Comparison

AutoCAD vs Project Plan 365

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

Project Plan 365

This app offers robust project planning and collaboration features for individuals and teams. It allows users to view, edit, and create Microsoft Project files on iOS devices, supporting various standard views and reports. Seamlessly integrate with cloud storage for easy access and sharing.

Highlights
  • MS Project file compatibility (MPP)
  • Project planning and collaboration
  • Supports standard MS Project views
  • Cloud storage integration
  • Create and edit project plans
  • Critical path analysis and reports
Features
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Now Microsoft Project Plans (MPP) look better than ever on your IOS device! Project Plan 365 is an intuitive solution for project planning and project collaboration perfect for individual Project Managers and/or small teams working in fast-paced collaborative environments which may be across disparate geographic locations. Project Plan 365 looks and feels exactly like MS Project- you may think about PP365 as Microsoft Project for iPad/iPhone or MS Project for the Cloud! Project Plan 365 provides support for all MS Project standard views like Gantt Chart, Task Sheet, Network Diagram, Project Calendar, Task Usage, Resource Usage, Team Planner, etc. Project Plan 365 provides critical path info and all standard project reports, filters, time scale and other like MS Project sophisticated features. You can open and view MPP files from any cloud storage location like DropBox, OneDrive, Google Drive, Box, and SharePoint Online or from your local device Project Plan 365 is compatible with Microsoft Project (MPP file format) 2024, 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003 and earlier versions. The interface is intuitive making Project Plan simple for the end users. In-App Option: Create New/Edit and Save in MPP File Format Create new Gantt Charts in MS Project MPP compatible formats or modify existing project schedules in the same intuitive way as Microsoft Project. Save and Share your plans (MPP files) from any storage or cloud location on any IOS device. Works with, or as an alternative to Microsoft Project. Try Project Plan 365 with full functionalities free for 1 month! Project Plan 365 subscription is offered on a yearly (1 year) basis for a price of $129.99 USD per year and works on any supported platform and devices. Purchase Project Plan 365 subscription once, use on all supported devices and platforms. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period Terms and Conditions: https://www.projectplan365.com/about/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.projectplan365.com/about/privacy.html

Screenshots

AutoCAD4 screens
Project Plan 3654 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AutoCAD at 4.4 against Project Plan 365's 3.3. AutoCAD also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and review sentiment (51% vs 21%). Project Plan 365's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AutoCAD sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Project Plan 365 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $129.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AutoCAD holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AutoCAD has 6.3K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of AutoCAD's written reviews are positive against 21% of Project Plan 365's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AutoCAD versus Project Plan 365: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutoCADProject Plan 365
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (6.3K ratings) — better3.3 (41 ratings)
Positive reviews50.9% of reviews — better20.8% of reviews
Number of ratings6.3K — better41
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size502 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutodesk Inc.Housatonic.com

Customer experience

AutoCAD

All ratings6,263 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews694 reviews
Positive50.9%
Neutral10.5%
Negative38.6%

Project Plan 365

All ratings41 ratings
Positive53.7%
Neutral14.6%
Negative31.7%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive20.8%
Neutral17.0%
Negative62.3%

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

Project Plan 365

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

Project Plan 365

Subscriptions1
  • Complete Editor1 Month trial$129.991 Year

Questions

Is AutoCAD free?
AutoCAD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Project Plan 365 free?
Project Plan 365 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AutoCAD or Project Plan 365?
AutoCAD is rated higher. AutoCAD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Project Plan 365 averages 3.3 from 41 ratings.
Do AutoCAD or Project Plan 365 have ads?
Neither AutoCAD nor Project Plan 365 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AutoCAD or Project Plan 365?
AutoCAD ships an update every 2 months, and Project Plan 365 every 2 months. Most recently, AutoCAD was updated on October 29, 2026 and Project Plan 365 on October 26, 2026.

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