# Field Triangulate vs CAD Reader & Editor

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Field Triangulate | CAD Reader & Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/field-triangulate/id548943416/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cad-reader-and-editor/id6756293140/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 37 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neukadye](https://appshunter.io/developer/309451806) | [Sachinbhai Surani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838685550) |

## What reviewers say

### Field Triangulate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/field-triangulate/id548943416)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### CAD Reader & Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cad-reader-and-editor/id6756293140)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime premium | $12.99 | one-time |


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