Comparison

Field Triangulate vs CAD Reader & Editor

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

Head to head
About

Field Triangulate

Determine a remote GPS location using compass bearings from multiple points. Supports automated device location and manual entry of readings. Displays results on a map in various modes and offers multiple latitude/longitude formats.

Highlights
  • Calculate remote GPS locations
  • Use compass bearings
  • Automated iOS device location
  • Manual reading entry
  • On-map display
  • Multiple latitude/longitude formats
  • Share triangulation results
Features
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Quickly and easily determine a remote GPS location from two, or more, geolocated points with compass bearings to that location. Specifically designed for use in the field, Field Triangulate supports: - Fully automated use of iOS device location. Compass bearings are best manually entered. - Manual entry/edit of any/all readings. - On map display in various display modes. - Manually update device bearings (e.g. for use with a compass.) - Share the triangulation to others. - Multiple latitude/longitude formats: -- Decimal degrees -- Degrees and decimal minutes -- Degrees, minutes and seconds. -- (Display for UTM.) Basic usage: Use your iOS device & compass to take bearing on a remote location from two locations and Field Triangulate will calculate and display the GPS coordinate for the remote location. Advanced usage: Enter readings provided from a remote person (perhaps by iPhone or radio) and add your own readings manually in order to calculate a remote location.

About

CAD Reader & Editor

View, edit, and manage CAD drawings on your mobile device. This app provides essential tools for engineers, architects, and construction professionals to work with CAD files on the go, offering features like precise DXF opening, shape addition, and conversion to PDF or image formats.

Highlights
  • Open DXF formats with high precision
  • Add lines, shapes, text, and layers
  • Convert drawings to PDF or image formats
  • Seamless navigation of complex drawings
  • Save and access recent files and edits
  • On-site viewing and quick markups
Features
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CAD Reader & Editor is a powerful and easy-to-use tool for viewing, editing, and managing CAD drawings directly on your device. Whether you're an engineer, architect, student, or construction professional, this app helps you work with CAD files anytime, anywhere — without needing a desktop workstation. With fast performance, intuitive controls, and essential editing tools, CAD Reader & Editor is the perfect mobile companion for all your drawing and design needs. Key Features: Smoothly open DXF formats with high precision. Add lines, shapes, text, measurements, layers, and more. Seamless navigation for even the most complex technical drawings. Convert drawings to PDF or image formats for easy sharing and printing. Save your drawings, recent files, and edits for quick access. View plans on-site, collaborate with others, and make quick markups. Designed to support engineers, architects, builders, students, and professionals, CAD Reader & Editor brings desktop-level CAD tools to your mobile device. in-app purchase included Lifetime to Remove Ads Privacy Policy : https://semiconhub.in/manager/privacy.html Terms and Condition : https://semiconhub.in/manager/tcondition.html

Screenshots

Field Triangulate4 screens
CAD Reader & Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CAD Reader & Editor at Free against Field Triangulate's $7.99. CAD Reader & Editor also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.7). Field Triangulate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (21 vs 4). On update cadence, ads 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

CAD Reader & Editor is free to download; Field Triangulate costs $7.99 up front. CAD Reader & Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Field Triangulate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CAD Reader & Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Field Triangulate has 21 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Field Triangulate ships an update every 2 months, CAD Reader & Editor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Field Triangulate versus CAD Reader & Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterField TriangulateCAD Reader & Editor
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (21 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.4 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeukadyeSachinbhai Surani

Customer experience

Field Triangulate

All ratings21 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

CAD Reader & Editor

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Field Triangulate

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CAD Reader & Editor

One-time1
  • Lifetime premium$12.99

Questions

Is Field Triangulate free?
Field Triangulate costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CAD Reader & Editor free?
CAD Reader & Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Field Triangulate or CAD Reader & Editor?
CAD Reader & Editor is rated higher. Field Triangulate averages 3.7 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while CAD Reader & Editor averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Field Triangulate or CAD Reader & Editor have ads?
Neither Field Triangulate nor CAD Reader & Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Field Triangulate or CAD Reader & Editor?
Field Triangulate ships an update every 2 months, and CAD Reader & Editor every 3 months. Most recently, Field Triangulate was updated on November 1, 2026 and CAD Reader & Editor on November 7, 2026.

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