Comparison

SurfaceSketch vs CDR Viewer Reader

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

Head to head
About

SurfaceSketch

Features
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Introducing Surface Sketch, the revolutionary iPhone app that transforms your creative process! With Surface Sketch, you can bring your artistic visions to life by seamlessly integrating images into your 3D space using advanced SpriteKit technology. Whether you’re looking to create a mural, design a custom piece, or simply trace an intricate image, Surface Sketch makes it easy. Upload or snap a photo, adjust its opacity, and project it onto any surface—be it paper or a wall. Thanks to VisionOS compatibility, you can wear a headset to see your image in vivid full color right before you, allowing for precise tracing and effortless color matching. Unleash your creativity with Surface Sketch and turn any surface into your canvas!

About

CDR Viewer Reader

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CDR Viewer Reader is a dedicated viewer for CorelDRAW® vector files on iPhone and iPad. Open .cdr drawings, .cdt templates, and .cmx presentation exchange files locally—without uploading your work to a website. WHY THIS APP • No CorelDRAW on your Mac? Preview client CDR files on the go. • Received a .cdr attachment in Mail or Messages? Open it in one tap. • Need a quick look at page count, size, or embedded metadata before you reach a desktop? SUPPORTED FORMATS • .cdr — CorelDRAW drawing • .cdt — CorelDRAW template • .cmx — Corel presentation exchange OPEN FILES YOUR WAY • “Open in…” from Files, Mail, cloud drives, or other apps • Pick a file from the in-app file chooser • Reopen from your recent files list • Documents can open in place when supported by iOS—your originals stay where you saved them VIEW & NAVIGATE • Multi-page documents with a page switcher • Pinch to zoom, drag to pan, double-tap to fit the page • Document sidebar: version, page size, title, author, fonts, and more • Built-in thumbnail preview when the file provides one • Light, dark, and system appearance EXPORT & SHARE • Share or save the current page as SVG, PNG, or PDF • Export all pages to a single PDF • Use the system share sheet to send results to Mail, Files, or other apps BROAD VERSION COVERAGE Designed around the industry-standard libcdr engine with an in-app fallback parser. Typical support spans legacy CDR 7 through modern containers including X4/X5/X6+ ZIP-based files and many X8-era documents. Very new or highly complex files may show partial content; see limitations below. BUILT FOR iOS • Native UI with layouts tuned for phone and tablet • Works offline after the file is on your device • No account required IMPORTANT NOTES • Viewer only: this release focuses on opening, inspecting, and exporting—not desktop-class editing inside CorelDRAW. • Rendering fidelity varies by file version and features (advanced text, some pattern fills, or uncommon effects may appear simplified or as placeholders). • Some X6+ and newer files with external data streams may not render every object until support improves in a future update. • For best text display, fonts used in the design should be installed on your device where possible. PRIVACY Files you open are processed on your device. The app does not require you to upload documents to our servers to view them. LEGAL CorelDRAW® is a registered trademark of Corel Corporation. CDR Viewer Reader is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Corel Corporation. Questions or sample files that do not open as expected? Use the support link on this App Store page—we welcome feedback to improve compatibility.

Screenshots

SurfaceSketch3 screens
CDR Viewer Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: CDR Viewer Reader at 4 against SurfaceSketch's 2. CDR Viewer Reader also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.5). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SurfaceSketch versus CDR Viewer Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfaceSketchCDR Viewer Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErica CorreaHefei Yunyilian Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

SurfaceSketch

No in-app purchases

None

CDR Viewer Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SurfaceSketch free?
SurfaceSketch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CDR Viewer Reader free?
CDR Viewer Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SurfaceSketch or CDR Viewer Reader have ads?
Neither SurfaceSketch nor CDR Viewer Reader shows ads.

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