Comparison

CAD Reader & Editor vs PQ CAD Viewer

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

Head to head
About

CAD Reader & Editor

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
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CAD Reader & Editor is a powerful and easy-to-use tool for viewing, editing, and managing CAD drawings directly on your device. Whether you're an engineer, architect, student, or construction professional, this app helps you work with CAD files anytime, anywhere — without needing a desktop workstation. With fast performance, intuitive controls, and essential editing tools, CAD Reader & Editor is the perfect mobile companion for all your drawing and design needs. Key Features: Smoothly open DXF formats with high precision. Add lines, shapes, text, measurements, layers, and more. Seamless navigation for even the most complex technical drawings. Convert drawings to PDF or image formats for easy sharing and printing. Save your drawings, recent files, and edits for quick access. View plans on-site, collaborate with others, and make quick markups. Designed to support engineers, architects, builders, students, and professionals, CAD Reader & Editor brings desktop-level CAD tools to your mobile device. in-app purchase included Lifetime to Remove Ads Privacy Policy : https://semiconhub.in/manager/privacy.html Terms and Condition : https://semiconhub.in/manager/tcondition.html

About

PQ CAD Viewer

Features
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PQ CAD Viewer — View DWG Drawings Anywhere PQ CAD Viewer is a fast, lightweight DWG viewer designed for engineers, architects, construction professionals, and anyone who needs to access CAD drawings on the go. Whether you're at a construction site, in the office, or on the move, PQ CAD Viewer makes it easy to open, explore, and measure technical drawings directly on your iPhone. KEY FEATURES • Native DWG Viewing Open and view AutoCAD DWG drawings using our independently developed native DWG reading technology. • Smooth Pan & Zoom Navigate detailed engineering drawings with intuitive touch gestures. Zoom in to inspect fine details while maintaining sharp geometry. • Distance Measurement Measure distances directly on drawings. View total distance and horizontal and vertical differences (ΔX and ΔY). • Detailed CAD Rendering View lines, polylines, arcs, circles, splines, blocks, dimensions, text, hatches, and other supported CAD elements. • Open Files Easily Import DWG drawings from the iOS Files app and quickly access recently opened drawings. • Favorites Mark frequently used drawings as favorites for convenient access. • Built for Mobile A clean, intuitive interface designed for reviewing technical drawings on your phone. • No Account Required Start viewing your drawings without creating an account. DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS PQ CAD Viewer is ideal for: • Civil engineers and architects • Construction site engineers • Structural and MEP professionals • Contractors and project managers • CAD users who need mobile access to drawings IMPORTANT INFORMATION Some DWG files may contain unsupported objects, external references, or fonts that affect how drawings are displayed. For critical engineering decisions, always verify information against the original approved project documents. PQ CAD Viewer is developed by Proqon Technology.

Screenshots

CAD Reader & Editor4 screens
PQ CAD Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PQ CAD Viewer at none against CAD Reader & Editor's 1. CAD Reader & Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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. CAD Reader & Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PQ CAD Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
CAD Reader & Editor versus PQ CAD Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCAD Reader & EditorPQ CAD Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSachinbhai SuraniMUTLU KUTLU

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CAD Reader & Editor

One-time1
  • Lifetime premium$12.99
None

PQ CAD Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CAD Reader & Editor free?
CAD Reader & Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PQ CAD Viewer free?
PQ CAD Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CAD Reader & Editor or PQ CAD Viewer have ads?
Neither CAD Reader & Editor nor PQ CAD Viewer shows ads.

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