Comparison

GearExpert vs Digit 3D CAD

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

Head to head
About

GearExpert

Features
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本软件将齿轮工程常用计算、绘图与校核集成到手机和平板上,随时随地完成专业工作流程。具备行业领先的移动端能力: 首创:在移动端实现滚齿动态展成模拟 首创:移动端一键生成 DXF 格式 CAD 图纸 核心功能 渐开线圆柱齿轮参数计算 齿轮几何图形精确绘制与导出 齿轮专用检具设计 齿轮滚刀设计与适用性校核 滚齿、磨齿加工参数计算 精度与可靠性 计算结果经过充分验证,严谨可靠 绘图精度可达 0.001 mm 适用人群 齿轮制造技术人员 齿轮设计工程师 工艺与质量工程人员 有了本软件,您可在移动端完成从参数计算、工具与检具设计到加工仿真与图纸输出的一站式工作流程,是齿轮工程领域的高效之选。 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Digit 3D CAD

Create 3D models and designs on your mobile device. Offers free sketching and modeling tools, with an optional subscription for advanced features like export, rendering, and analysis.

Highlights
  • 3D sketching and modeling
  • Parametric history
  • STEP/STL/3MF export (Pro)
  • Section views (Pro)
  • Measurement and analysis (Pro)
  • Rendering (Pro)
  • Drawing export (Pro)
Features
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Digit 3D is parametric 3D CAD for iPhone and iPad: sketch, model, assemble and make drawings. Sketch • Lines, circles, arcs, splines, ellipses, polygons and slots, with dimensions and constraints • Mirror; linear, circular and along-curve patterns; trim, extend, chamfer and fillet • Apple Pencil support for precise drawing Model • Extrude, revolve, sweep, loft, shell, fillet, chamfer, hole, thread, pattern and mirror • Auto boolean: cuts when it overlaps, joins when it touches, new body when apart • Direct editing: move, rotate and copy faces, with adjacent fillets following along • Surfaces, 3D curves and 3D splines • Parametric history: edit any step at any time, and replay how the model was built Assembly and drawings • Assembly lives in the modeling workspace: new parts, move parts, auto-detected mates, clash check • 2D drawings with standard views, sections and dimensions; 3D annotations export with STEP Two interfaces • Full: every command, with customizable side rails • Simple: tap a face and drag the arrow, easy for beginners Files • Import STEP, IGES, STL, OBJ, 3MF, 3DM, Parasolid (X_T) and DXF drawings • Projects are saved as encrypted .d3d files Privacy Policy: https://digit3d.top/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GearExpert4 screens
Digit 3D CAD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Digit 3D CAD at none against GearExpert's 3. On price, 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

Both are free to download. GearExpert sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Digit 3D CAD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
GearExpert versus Digit 3D CAD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGearExpertDigit 3D CAD
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyDailyDaily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer虎林 昝运保 罗

In-app purchases

3 purchases

GearExpert

Subscriptions3
  • Basic Yearly Plan$24.991 Year
  • Professional Yearly Plan$59.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly Plan1 Month trial$89.991 Year
None

Digit 3D CAD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GearExpert free?
GearExpert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Digit 3D CAD free?
Digit 3D CAD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GearExpert or Digit 3D CAD have ads?
Neither GearExpert nor Digit 3D CAD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GearExpert or Digit 3D CAD?
GearExpert ships an update daily, and Digit 3D CAD daily. Most recently, GearExpert was updated on October 5, 2026 and Digit 3D CAD on October 22, 2026.

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