AutoCAD vs CAD FastView
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 2D file viewing
- Create, edit, and share 2D drawings
- Offline work and sync
- Insert blocks
- Manage layers
- Drafting and geometry editing
- Measure tools
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
CAD FastView
View, convert, and print CAD drawings on your mobile device. Supports DWG, DXF, and PDF formats with iCloud sync and Wi-Fi printing. Ideal for architects, engineers, and construction professionals.
- Fast DWG/DXF viewing
- Convert drawings to PDF
- Wi-Fi printing
- iCloud synchronization
- Layer layout management
- Multiple viewing options
Read full descriptionHide full description
CAD FastView is a multifunctional CAD drawing viewer and sharing app that supports a wide range of CAD formats. It lets you quickly open and view CAD drawings in formats such as DWG, DXF, DWT, DWS, DWF, STEP, STL, IFC, IGES, BREP, FCStd and more. It also supports opening 3D file formats including OBJ, FBX, GLTF, GLB, 3DS and DAE with 2D projection viewing. You can also convert CAD drawings to PDF, print drawings, sync files with iCloud, and manage your drawings with ease. Used by millions of professionals worldwide, including architects, engineers, construction specialists, field technicians, and contractors from various industries. Whether it's mechanical drafting, electrical design, civil engineering, or interior decoration, CAD FastView can handle it all effortlessly! Committed to creating a mobile product that satisfies CAD users globally, CAD FastView provides users with high-quality products and services and continually improves product quality while developing more practical features. ---------------------------------- [Core Features] 1. Wide CAD Format Support: - CAD Formats: Supports DWG, DXF, DWT, DWS, DWF, STEP, STL, IFC, IGES, BREP, FCStd & more. - 3D Formats: Open OBJ, FBX, GLTF, GLB, 3DS, DAE & more with 2D projection viewing. Easily import and open CAD files from Files, other apps, or transfer them via Wi-Fi. 2. Perfect High-Definition Display: Enjoy lossless zoom capabilities to view fine details. It automatically matches thousands of fonts to eliminate missing character or text encoding issues. Provides layer layout management and multiple viewing background modes. 3. One-Click iCloud Sync: Seamlessly sync your drawings to iCloud and access them across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers. Check the latest blueprints on your mobile device directly at the construction site. 4. CAD to PDF Conversion: Convert CAD drawings to high-definition PDF files with just one click. Easily share via social media or email, making team communication barrier-free. ---------------------------------- [Premium Member Benefits] - Import drawings unlimited times; - Unlimited high-definition viewing; - Unlimited CAD to PDF conversion; - Enjoy permanent pop-up ads; - Access to all premium features. Subscription Details: Subscription periods: One week, One month, One year. Payment: Payment will be charged directly to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. Cancel renewal: To cancel the renewal, please manually turn off the auto-renewal feature in your iTunes/Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. Renewal: Your Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours prior to expiration. Upon successful payment, the subscription will be extended by one period. Free Trial: Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.cadview.cn/privacy_policy.html User Agreement: https://www.cadview.cn/user_agreement.html Subscription Terms: https://www.cadview.cn/SubscriptionTerms.html
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: AutoCAD at 6.3K against CAD FastView's 56. AutoCAD also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1). CAD FastView's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. AutoCAD sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and CAD FastView sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
AutoCAD holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AutoCAD has 6.3K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of AutoCAD's written reviews are positive against 54% of CAD FastView's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
AutoCAD ships an update every 2 months, CAD FastView fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AutoCAD | CAD FastView |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (6.3K ratings) — better | 4.1 (56 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews | 54.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6.3K — better | 56 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 502 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Autodesk Inc. | 镇源 余 |
Customer experience
AutoCAD
CAD FastView
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
CAD FastView
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AutoCAD
- AutoCAD Web monthly$9.991 Month
- AutoCAD Web annual$99.991 Year
- AutoCAD Web annual (Ultimate)$99.991 Year
CAD FastView
- Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Monthly3 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year








