# KMZ Loader vs ViewDWG

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.

Both are free to download. KMZ Loader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ViewDWG asks for nothing beyond the download.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | KMZ Loader | ViewDWG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kmz-loader/id435350230/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **28** | — |
| Positive reviews | **42.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 5 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Casey Evanoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/319345353) | [Eunsoo Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599008036) |

## What reviewers say

### KMZ Loader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kmz-loader/id435350230)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KMZ Loader Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Handles KMZ maps flawlessly
- 👍 Useful for real-time location reference
- 👍 Opens KMZ files to Google Earth
- 👍 Lifesaver for field use
- 👍 Best KMZ app for KML

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does nothing
- 🐛 No instructions
- 🐛 Zero function
- 🐛 Doesn't unpack
- 🐛 Crashes or building doesn't load

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### ViewDWG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewdwg/id1599008034)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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