Comparison

Glovius vs ViewDWG

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

Head to head
About

Glovius

View, analyze, and collaborate on 3D CAD files directly from your mobile device. Supports numerous popular CAD formats and offers tools for measurements, reporting, and team feedback.

Highlights
  • View 3D CAD parts and assemblies
  • Support for numerous CAD file formats
  • Offline viewing of downloaded files
  • Measure components and take point-to-point measurements
  • Generate Bill of Materials and 3D PDF reports
  • Collaborate with team via activity feed and markups
  • Push to Cloud from Windows desktop app
Features
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Glovius for iOS provides a simple and easy way to view, showcase, and collaborate on 3D CAD parts and assemblies on your iPhone and iPad. View 3D parts and assemblies from popular CAD formats. Analyze CAD components, run reports, and collaborate with your team. Glovius for iPhone and iPad is a perfect companion app for Glovius Cloud and Glovius for Windows. View 3D CAD files on the go • View 3D CAD files saved in your Dropbox or Glovius Cloud • Upload parts from your iPhone or iPad • Upload files on cloud.glovius.com • One click Push to Cloud from Glovius for Windows • Open large parts and assemblies in seconds • Downloaded files are available for offline viewing 3D File Formats Supported • CATIA (CATPart, CATProduct, CGR), NX (PRT), Creo and Pro/ENGINEER (PRT and ASM) • SolidWorks (SLDPRT, SLDASM), Inventor (IPT, IAM), Solid Edge (PRT, ASM) • STP, STEP, IGS, IGES, JT, STL, SketchUp, 3DS, and more. View 3D Geometry, Attributes, Assembly Product Structure and PMI Information • Zoom, pan, roll, rotate 3D models; double tap to reset • Animate through standard views • View assembly product structure and hide/show/isolate components • View PMI, GDnT and attributes information Analyze CAD Components • Tap a component to view bounding box, attributes, make it transparent/solid • Take point to point measurements • Cut dynamic sections across standard XY, YZ, XZ planes Run Reports, right from your iPhone or iPad • Download Bill of Materials (BoM) report for Assemblies • Download 3D PDF Report • Download in high quality STL, 3DS, and OBJ formats Collaborate with your Team • Get and share feedback with the Activity Feed • Save, Share, and email snapshots • Add text comments, freehand markups on image snapshots • Get notified when files are added, updated, or commented by others Feedback and Suggestions For feedback and suggestions, email us at support@glovius.com. Your feedback is important to us! Glovius Cloud Subscription Details Subscribe to Glovius Cloud Plan to continue using Glovius. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account, and will automatically renew each year within 24 hours of your subscription ending. Cancel any time by turning off auto-renewal in your iTunes Account Settings. Subscription Pricing • USA - 18.99 USD per month + Taxes, if applicable • USA - 98.99 USD per year + Taxes, if applicable • All other countries priced in USD equivalent. Apple Subscription Terms – 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. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms & Conditions https://www.hcltech.com/privacy-statement

About

ViewDWG

Convert DWG and DXF drawing files into high-resolution image or PDF formats. Select specific blocks within the drawing for conversion. The image viewer allows for zooming and rotation.

Highlights
  • DWG/DXF to image conversion
  • DWG/DXF to PDF conversion
  • High-resolution output
  • Block selection for conversion
  • Zoom and rotate image viewer
Features
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ViewDWG is a simple viewer for opening DWG and DXF drawings on iPhone and iPad. Open a drawing from the system file picker and explore it with controls designed for technical documents. KEY FEATURES • Open DWG and DXF files • Pan, zoom, and rotate drawings • Switch between drawing pages • Search and highlight text on the current page • Save converted drawings as PDF files • Receive optional push notifications when conversion is complete • Keep a local list of recently opened drawings • Remove local drawing data from the app HOW IT WORKS DWG and DXF files are sent to the ViewDWG conversion service and prepared for viewing. You can close the processing screen and receive an optional notification when the drawing is ready. Selected drawings and generated output are scheduled for deletion approximately 24 hours after conversion is completed. ADVERTISING ViewDWG is supported by advertising. Saving a drawing as a PDF requires completing a rewarded advertisement. An interstitial advertisement may also be shown after an upload. PRIVACY ViewDWG does not require your name, email address, phone number, or an account profile. The app uses a randomly generated installation identifier to operate the service, secure requests, verify advertisement rewards, and manage optional notifications. Advertising privacy choices can be managed through the privacy options provided in the app when required. Please review a drawing before uploading it, as the file itself may contain information added by its author. Auto-Renewable Subscription ViewDWG Pro is an auto-renewable subscription with a monthly billing period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your Apple ID account will be charged for renewal before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. The actual subscription price is displayed on the purchase screen and may vary by country or region. Terms of Use (Standard Apple EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Glovius4 screens
ViewDWG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Glovius at 38% against ViewDWG's 0%. Glovius also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). ViewDWG's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price and device support 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. Glovius sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per month. ViewDWG asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glovius ships an update every 6 weeks, ViewDWG fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Glovius versus ViewDWG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGloviusViewDWG
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeometricEunsoo Kim

Customer experience

Glovius

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative58.3%

ViewDWG

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Glovius

Subscriptions2
  • Glovius Cloud (Monthly)$18.991 Month
  • Glovius Cloud (Annual)$98.991 Year
None

ViewDWG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Glovius free?
Glovius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ViewDWG free?
ViewDWG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Glovius or ViewDWG have ads?
ViewDWG shows ads; Glovius does not.
Which is updated more often, Glovius or ViewDWG?
Glovius ships an update every 6 weeks, and ViewDWG fortnightly. Most recently, Glovius was updated on November 1, 2026 and ViewDWG on November 3, 2026.

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