Comparison

ViewCAD vs Khova

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

Head to head
About

ViewCAD

Features
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ViewCAD – The Ultimate CAD Viewer for iPhone & iPad ViewCAD by Tensile3D is a powerful CAD model viewer app that empowers engineers, architects, designers, and professionals to view, inspect, and share 2D and 3D CAD files directly from their mobile device. Whether you are on-site, traveling, or in meetings, ViewCAD makes your models accessible anytime, anywhere. Key Features View 40+ CAD Formats 
Supports industry-standard formats including: β€’ AutoCAD (DWG, DXF) β€’ Revit (RVT, RFA) β€’ Navisworks (NWD) β€’ Inventor (IPT, IAM) β€’ SolidWorks (SLDPRT, SLDASM) β€’ CATIA V4/V5/V6 (3DXML) β€’ Rhino (3DM) β€’ STEP, STP, STPX β€’ IGES (IGS, IGES) β€’ STL, OBJ, FBX β€’ IFC, DGN, JT, VRML, U3D, PDF, and many more Open files created in AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Inventor, SolidWorks, CATIA, Rhino3D, Creo, Microstation, Siemens NX, Solid Edge, and other leading CAD software effortlessly on your mobile device. Explode View
 Disassemble complex assemblies to inspect individual components. Adjust explosion distances with a smooth slider for better understanding. Walk & Fly Mode
 Experience your designs from a first-person perspective. Navigate using on-screen joysticks – ideal for walkthroughs, design reviews, and client presentations. Cut Planes
 Slice models along any axis to reveal internal geometry and hidden details for precise inspection. Offline Access 
Download processed models for reliable offline viewing – essential for field engineers, site supervisors, and traveling professionals. Fast Cloud Processing 
Large and complex files are optimized quickly on our secure cloud engine for smooth performance on your device. How to Use ViewCAD 1 Sign In/Up: Create your free Tensile3D account. 2 Upload: Tap "Upload" in the Library tab to select your CAD file. 3 Process: Our cloud engine optimizes your file for mobile viewing. 4 Download: Save the processed model for offline access. 5 View & Inspect: Explore using Explode, Walk/Fly, Cut Planes, and more. New users receive free credits to process files. Need additional credits? Visit our pricing page anytime. Why Choose ViewCAD? β€’ Supports 40+ CAD file formats β€’ View 2D and 3D CAD models offline β€’ Optimized for large assemblies and complex models β€’ Immersive Walk/Fly mode for design walkthroughs β€’ Intuitive UI with smooth navigation controls β€’ Built for engineers, architects, mechanical designers, civil professionals, and product designers Use Cases β€’ View AutoCAD DWG and DXF files on-site without carrying a laptop β€’ Inspect Revit models (RVT, RFA) during construction meetings β€’ Review Navisworks (NWD) coordination models for clash detection and site planning β€’ Examine Inventor parts and assemblies (IPT, IAM) for mechanical design validation β€’ Analyze SolidWorks models (SLDPRT, SLDASM) during manufacturing reviews β€’ Explore CATIA V4, V5, V6 designs for automotive and aerospace projects β€’ Open Rhino3D (3DM) files for product and architectural concept presentations β€’ Review STEP, IGES, STL, OBJ, FBX files across disciplines β€’ Inspect IFC models for BIM coordination and construction planning β€’ View Microstation DGN files for infrastructure projects β€’ Open Siemens NX and Solid Edge files for mechanical and assembly analysis Download ViewCAD today – your CAD models, anywhere. Subscription Information ViewCAD offers auto-renewable subscriptions to access premium features and additional processing credits. β€’ Subscription duration and pricing are shown at the time of purchase β€’ Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase β€’ Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period β€’ You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tensile3d.com/privacy-policy

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Khova

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One screen to open. One clear plan to follow. Every shift brings a hundred signals and not much clarity. Sales, schedules, reviews, what's happening down the street. It's all there, scattered across five different tools, and somewhere in it is the answer to one simple question: what does today actually need? Khova answers that question before the shift starts. It pulls everything relevant into one place and turns it into a clear plan for the day, so the whole team walks in knowing what matters and what to do about it. No piecing the day together. No guessing. KNOW WHAT TODAY NEEDS Open the app and see what to focus on, ranked for your location and your shift. What's busy, what's coming, what needs attention first. The day is already laid out when you arrive. EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE Tasks, training, team messages, and your daily overview together in a single view. Stop switching between apps and spend your time on the floor instead. THE RIGHT THING, AT THE RIGHT TIME When something new comes up, like a launch, a menu change, or a busier night than usual, the task and the quick training to handle it land right when you need them, not weeks later on a schedule. EVERYONE ON THE SAME PAGE Managers and teams work from one shared plan. Priorities and messages reach the right people, in the language they read, so the whole shift starts aligned. LEARNS YOUR PATTERNS The quiet Monday. The rush before a local event. The dip after new starters join. Khova notices what tends to happen and flags it early, before it becomes a problem. FITS HOW YOU ALREADY WORK Khova connects to the tools your business already uses, including your POS, scheduling, and reviews, so everything shows up in one place. Nothing extra for you to set up. Built for the people who run the floor in restaurants, QSR, and retail, by a team that has spent ten years inside frontline operations. Useful from your very first shift. Open Khova and see what today needs.

Screenshots

ViewCAD4 screens
Khova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Khova at none against ViewCAD's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
ViewCAD versus Khova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViewCADKhova
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size24 MB26 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSahdev JoshiMobietrain

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ViewCAD

Subscriptions2
  • 35 Credits (30 Days)$35.001 Month
  • 85 Credits (60 Days)$75.002 Months
None

Khova

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ViewCAD free?
ViewCAD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Khova free?
Khova is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ViewCAD or Khova have ads?
Neither ViewCAD nor Khova shows ads.

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