# NEXT vs ViewCAD

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NEXT at none against ViewCAD's 2. ViewCAD's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ViewCAD sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $35.00 per month. NEXT asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | NEXT | ViewCAD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Size | 149 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [NEXT-BIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830445204) | [Sahdev Joshi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858158667) |

## What reviewers say

### NEXT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-bim-explorer/id6587565465)

**In-app purchases:** none


### ViewCAD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewcad2d3d-cad-model-viewer/id6756040201)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 35 Credits (30 Days) | $35.00 | per month |
| 85 Credits (60 Days) | $75.00 | per 2 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NEXT free?

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

### Is ViewCAD free?

ViewCAD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do NEXT or ViewCAD have ads?

Neither NEXT nor ViewCAD shows ads.

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