Comparison

AutoCAD vs CDR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AutoCAD

Access and edit CAD drawings on the go with this official application. It provides essential drafting and design tools for creating, updating, and sharing 2D drawings from any device. Collaborate with teams and simplify workflows by accessing files from various cloud storage services.

Highlights
  • 2D file viewing
  • Create, edit, and share 2D drawings
  • Offline work and sync
  • Insert blocks
  • Manage layers
  • Drafting and geometry editing
  • Measure tools
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The official AutoCAD app. View & edit CAD drawings anytime, anywhere! Essential drafting and design capabilities for your everyday needs: Autodesk® AutoCAD® Web on mobile is a trusted solution that gives you access to the core AutoCAD commands that you need for light editing and generating fundamental designs, all at an attractive price. AutoCAD Web subscription plans are available in the following options: • Monthly for $9.99 • Yearly for $99.99 • Included free with AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT subscriptions Use familiar AutoCAD drafting tools on your mobile device in a simplified interface, allowing you to access, create, and update DWG™ files anytime, anywhere. 30 day trial: Enjoy a fully functional free trial of AutoCAD Web for 30 days. After the trial is completed, you can access limited read-only functionality without a paid subscription. Current AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT desktop subscribers: Sign in with your Autodesk account to access AutoCAD Web on mobile. Key Benefits: • Work offline on your projects without an Internet connection and sync later • Safeguard drawings in your Autodesk account or with your own external accounts • Collaborate in real time with team members and reduce mistakes • Replace blueprints at job sites with drawings on mobile • Simplify workflows by opening DWG files directly from Autodesk Drive, Autodesk Docs, Microsoft OneDrive, Box, Dropbox, or Google Drive. Features: • 2D file viewing • Create, edit, and share 2D drawings • Work offline and sync your changes once back online • Insert blocks from your DWG drawing • Manage layers and layer visibility • Drafting and geometry editing tools • Annotation and markup tools • Measure distance, angle, area, and radius • View and edit DWG files from your internal storage, email, or from the cloud • View coordinates and properties All new users have access to a free trial of AutoCAD Web for 30 days. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your Apple ID. Subscriptions are automatically renewed unless cancelled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel a subscription during the active period. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. *Free products and services are subject to the Autodesk Terms of Use at https://www.autodesk.com/company/terms-of-use/en/general-terms Learn more: Autodesk Website: https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad-web Term of Use: https://www.autodesk.com/company/legal-notices-trademarks/terms-of-service-autodesk360-web-services/autodesk-autocad-mobile-terms-of-service AutoCAD Service is not provided to children under the age of 14, and users under 14 cannot use this Service.

About

CDR

Learn graphic design with video tutorials, case studies, and inspiration. Access a library of templates and design resources to enhance your creative process. Offers a yearly subscription with a free trial.

Highlights
  • Video tutorials for all skill levels
  • Analysis of design case studies
  • Curated design inspiration library
  • Downloadable CDR templates and assets
  • Yearly subscription with free trial
Features
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应用描述: 【精品课程】入门、进阶、实操三个阶段的视频教程详细讲解; 【设计案例】选取了优秀的平面设计案例,分别从色彩搭配、元素风格、排版这三个维度为大家解读这些优秀的平面设计作品; 【灵感库】国内外超多设计灵感,创意网站,人工精选各领域设计作品,获奖创意设计作品灵感,相信你会在这里找到更多的创作灵;! 【模板素材】为设计师提供了超多优质cdr素材,含多种素材分类,精选素材文件等你来下载; 会员订阅: 订阅价格为每年98元,年订阅提供3天免费试用。 订阅会自动续订,除非在当前期间结束前至少24小时关闭自动续订;帐户将在当前期间结束前24小时内收取续订费用,并确定续订费用 订阅可以由用户管理,并且可以在购买后转到用户的AppStore帐户设置来关闭自动续订 隐私条款:https://iimehtn1251.feishu.cn/docx/MBiQdb2FyoBVtuxzHAjcpGMInWC 使用条款:https://iimehtn1251.feishu.cn/docx/Z0zIdkGOLoaxckxFSzacwSmDnjg

Screenshots

AutoCAD4 screens
CDR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CDR at 5.0 against AutoCAD's 4.4. CDR also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). AutoCAD's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ratings volume (6.3K vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AutoCAD sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and CDR sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CDR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AutoCAD has 6.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of AutoCAD's written reviews are positive against 50% of CDR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AutoCAD versus CDR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutoCADCDR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (6.3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size502 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutodesk Inc.时玲 钟

Customer experience

AutoCAD

All ratings6,263 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews692 reviews
Positive51.0%
Neutral10.5%
Negative38.4%

CDR

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

AutoCAD

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to open DXF files
  • Numeric keypad not appearing for editing dimensions
  • Syncing and saving issues causing data loss
  • Compatibility problems with newer iPad models

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for Arabic text
  • Improve Apple Pencil integration
  • Allow creating and saving custom blocks
  • Implement PDF export functionality
  • Restore removed features like GPS positioning

CDR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AutoCAD

Subscriptions3
  • AutoCAD Web monthly$9.991 Month
  • AutoCAD Web annual$99.991 Year
  • AutoCAD Web annual (Ultimate)$99.991 Year
1 purchases

CDR

Subscriptions1
  • cdr教程年会员3 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is AutoCAD free?
AutoCAD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CDR free?
CDR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AutoCAD or CDR?
CDR is rated higher. AutoCAD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while CDR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AutoCAD or CDR have ads?
Neither AutoCAD nor CDR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AutoCAD or CDR?
AutoCAD ships an update every 2 months, and CDR every 2 months. Most recently, AutoCAD was updated on September 24, 2026 and CDR on August 25, 2026.

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