Comparison

KMZ Loader vs ViewDWG

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

Head to head
About

KMZ Loader

Easily open and view KMZ files on your iOS device. This app decompresses KMZ files into KML, making them viewable in Google Earth or as source code. All imported files are stored for easy access and deletion.

Highlights
  • Open KMZ files
  • Decompress KMZ to KML
  • View KML in Google Earth
  • View KML as source code
  • Store imported KMZ files
  • Delete KMZ files
Features
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Open KMZ files with your iOS device! KMZ Loader is designed to open KMZ files, which are compressed KML (Keyhole Markup Language) files. Google Earth can open KML files on its own, however KMZ's will not load properly without being decompressed first. KMZ Loader can decompress a KMZ file into a KML file allowing it to be viewed both in Google Earth and as source code. Any KMZ files imported into KMZ Loader will be stored in My KMZs and can be deleted by simply swiping over it. For more information on KML files: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KML

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

KMZ Loader4 screens
ViewDWG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KMZ Loader at 42% against ViewDWG's 0%. KMZ Loader also leads on ads (none vs shown). ViewDWG's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 25 months). 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. KMZ Loader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ViewDWG asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KMZ Loader ships an update every 25 months, ViewDWG fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
KMZ Loader versus ViewDWG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKMZ LoaderViewDWG
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCasey EvanoffEunsoo Kim

Customer experience

KMZ Loader

All ratings28 ratings
Positive60.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive42.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative52.5%

ViewDWG

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

Bugs and requests

KMZ Loader

Reported bugs

46 issues
  • Does not work
  • Doesn't unpack or do anything
  • Crashes or building doesn't load in properly
  • Does not work in iOS 11
  • No longer works
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  • Needs update for ios11
  • Can’t use it anymore without an update for new iOS
  • Update it for newer versions of the iPad
  • Update this app to use on ios 11
  • Update it for ios 11
  • UI is a little clumsy but it works
  • Update needed
  • Needs update as Apple is cautioning it won't work with future IOS updates
  • Broken with IOS 6
  • Will not open any of them
  • Couldn’t find any KMZ Files
  • Doesn't work
  • Does not work in the current iOS
  • Needs update
  • Does not work with the new OS
  • KMZ loader does not work with the IOS 6 upgrade
  • Can't load KMZ files
  • Garbage. Period.
  • Does not work with iOS 6.
  • Doesn't work on my 4S ios6
  • DOESN'T WORK W/ IOS 6
  • Does not work
  • Doesn't work and does not open image overlays
  • Stopped working when iOS 6 was released
  • Does not work at all. Not even the demos will open.
  • App won't even open its own demos!
  • No Longer Works
  • Does not work because of the iPhone update
  • Need to update! Doesn't work
  • Needs updating for IOS6
  • Buggy!
  • Doesn't seem to work
  • Useless
  • Loved it when it worked!
  • Doesn't work in iPhone 5
  • Will the app work with IOS6.
  • Does not work on iPhone or iPad
  • Does not work at all with iOS 6.0
  • Doesn't Work For Me
  • Interface loads but nothing else works. Can't view the demos, and cant acess any of my own files. Help files are woefully inadequate, and there is no user support
  • Gives error message even with it's demo KMZ's saying unable to compress etc.

Requested features

6 requests
  • Load 3D structures (e.g., World Trade Center)
  • Update for new iOS versions
  • Update for iOS 11
  • Update for iOS 6
  • Add 'delete' function for KMZ files
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  • Folders option to organize KMZ files

ViewDWG

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

KMZ Loader

One-time1
  • KMZ Loader Full Version$0.99
None

ViewDWG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KMZ Loader free?
KMZ Loader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ViewDWG free?
ViewDWG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KMZ Loader or ViewDWG have ads?
ViewDWG shows ads; KMZ Loader does not.
Which is updated more often, KMZ Loader or ViewDWG?
KMZ Loader ships an update every 25 months, and ViewDWG fortnightly. Most recently, KMZ Loader was updated on September 17, 2026 and ViewDWG on September 23, 2026.

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