# AutoCAD vs POW TRAINING LABS

The clearest difference is rating: POW TRAINING LABS at 5.0 against AutoCAD's 4.4. POW TRAINING LABS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). AutoCAD's advantage is ratings volume (6.3K vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AutoCAD sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. POW TRAINING LABS asks for nothing beyond the download.

POW TRAINING LABS 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | AutoCAD | POW TRAINING LABS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autocad/id393149734/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pow-training-labs/id6476593593/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 502 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Autodesk Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/295089690) | [Karen Olivarria](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582304605) |

## What reviewers say

### AutoCAD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autocad/id393149734)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AutoCAD Web monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| AutoCAD Web annual | $99.99 | per year |
| AutoCAD Web annual (Ultimate) | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to learn
- 📱 Convenient mobile solution
- 👍 Great for site visits and field work
- 🔍 Useful for viewing and marking up drawings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔒 Difficult login and account management
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to desktop version
- 📱 Lacks basic CAD features like hatching and dimensioning
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### POW TRAINING LABS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pow-training-labs/id6476593593)

Easily book class schedules, make purchases, and manage your account information. Access your reservation history, past purchases, and membership details all within the app.

**Highlights:** Book class schedules, Make easy purchases, Manage account information, View reservation history, Track past purchases, Access membership details

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AutoCAD free?

AutoCAD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is POW TRAINING LABS free?

POW TRAINING LABS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AutoCAD or POW TRAINING LABS?

POW TRAINING LABS is rated higher. AutoCAD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while POW TRAINING LABS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AutoCAD or POW TRAINING LABS have ads?

Neither AutoCAD nor POW TRAINING LABS shows ads.

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