# iQagent vs eDrawings

The clearest difference is price: iQagent at Free against eDrawings's $1.99. iQagent also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5). eDrawings's advantage is chart position (#25 vs unranked) and ratings volume (17 vs 3). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

iQagent is free to download; eDrawings costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

iQagent holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eDrawings has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iQagent ships an update every 2 months, eDrawings every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iQagent | eDrawings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iqagent/id503900933/reviews)** | [2.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edrawings/id520231936/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | — | 32.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#25** |
| Size | 75 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iQuest, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/492276076) | [Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/520231939) |

## What reviewers say

### iQagent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iqagent/id503900933)

This augmented reality app uses QR codes to display live process data, schematics, and resources for industrial equipment. It allows users to access production numbers, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting information directly from their devices.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality equipment recognition, Live process data display, Schematics and resource access, QR code scanning for POIs, Preventative maintenance procedures, Trouble reporting, Data recording and snapshot features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### eDrawings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edrawings/id520231936)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

View native CAD files, including SolidWorks, DWG, and DXF, on your mobile device. Utilize augmented reality to visualize 3D models in real-world settings. Easily share designs via email for enhanced collaboration.

**Highlights:** View native CAD files (SolidWorks, DWG, DXF), Augmented Reality (AR) for 3D model visualization, Email-enabled file sharing for collaboration, Multi-touch gestures for navigation, Support for configurations, drawing sheets, and exploded views, Open files from various sources (email, cloud, web)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth rotation and zoom
- 👍 Sleek and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Handles large assemblies well
- 👍 Practical for quick checks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on larger files
- 🔍 Lacks key features like measuring, sectioning, and part visibility control
- 💰 Paid app with limited functionality compared to free desktop version
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer file formats and devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Crashes when opening large files
- Incompatibility with iOS 14 and newer devices
- Inability to open personal files

**Requested features**

- Measuring tool
- Sectioning tool
- Ability to hide/show parts
- Support for more file formats
- Cloud storage integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iQagent free?

iQagent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is eDrawings free?

eDrawings costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iQagent or eDrawings?

iQagent is rated higher. iQagent averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while eDrawings averages 2.5 from 17 ratings.

### Do iQagent or eDrawings have ads?

Neither iQagent nor eDrawings shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iQagent or eDrawings?

iQagent ships an update every 2 months, and eDrawings every 3 months. Most recently, iQagent was updated on October 4, 2026 and eDrawings on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*