Comparison

Vector Viewer vs Tilewise

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

Head to head
About

Vector Viewer

Instantly view and inspect various vector file formats like SVG, DXF, AI, PDF, and EPS on your mobile device. Offers precise measurement tools, color inspection, and layer management for professionals and students.

Highlights
  • Universal file support (SVG, DXF, AI, PDF, EPS)
  • Precision measurement tools (ruler, angle, path length)
  • Color inspector with eyedropper
  • Layer management
  • Offline and on-device processing
  • Pinch-to-zoom and smooth panning
Features
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View SVG, DXF, AI, PDF and EPS vector files instantly on your iPhone or iPad. Built for designers, engineers, architects, and fabrication professionals who need to open, inspect, and measure vector drawings with precision. KEY FEATURES UNIVERSAL FILE SUPPORT β€’ SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) β€’ DXF (AutoCAD Drawing Exchange Format) β€’ AI (Adobe Illustrator) β€’ PDF (Portable Document Format) β€’ EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) PRECISION MEASUREMENT TOOLS β€’ Ruler tool for measuring distances between any two points β€’ Angle measurement across three points β€’ Path length calculation β€’ Bounding box with exact X, Y, width, and height values β€’ Measurement units: cm, mm, inches, feet, and more PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION β€’ Color inspector with eyedropper β€” tap any element to read fill and stroke β€’ Layer management: toggle visibility, highlight, and inspect nested layers β€’ Grid overlay for visual alignment β€’ Scale ruler along canvas edges β€’ Multi-page PDF and document support PERFECT FOR β€’ Architects reviewing CAD blueprints and floor plans β€’ Engineers inspecting technical drawings and schematics β€’ Designers checking SVG exports from Figma, Inkscape, or Illustrator β€’ Fabrication and laser cutting professionals working with DXF files β€’ Construction professionals viewing site plans β€’ Students learning technical drawing PRECISION VIEWER β€’ Infinite pinch-to-zoom for detailed inspection β€’ Smooth panning across large CAD drawings β€’ High-performance rendering at any zoom level β€’ Fast file opening directly from the iOS Files app, share sheet, or device storage PRIVACY FIRST β€’ All processing happens entirely on-device β€’ No internet connection required β€’ Your files never leave your device β€’ Works completely offline β€” 100% private and secure Download now and inspect your vector files with professional-grade precision. Terms of Use: https://medonagy45.github.io/vector-viewer-legal/ Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/52115918

About

Tilewise

Features
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Learning to draw should be a rewarding, creative escapeβ€”not a frustrating math problem. Many aspiring artists quit early because getting real-world proportions right is incredibly difficult. When trying to copy a reference photo by eye, your brain tricks you into sketching what you *think* an object looks like, leading to skewed angles, misaligned features, and expensive sketchbook paper ruined out of frustration. Manually measuring grids with a physical ruler and calculator takes forever and feels like a chore. Meet Tilewise: Your digital art studio companion designed to bridge the gap between a digital photo and a physical drawing. Built 100% natively for iOS, Tilewise digitizes and automates the traditional "grid method"β€”a centuries-old technique used by master artists to deconstruct complex references into manageable, bite-sized shapes. Tilewise calculates mathematically flawless square tiles across any photo, allowing you to bypass the overwhelming details and focus entirely on drawing one single tile at a time. HOW IT WORKS IN 3 SIMPLE STEPS: 1. DROP YOUR PHOTO: Import any reference image from your camera roll. Tilewise automatically analyzes the aspect ratio to enforce perfect square boundaries. 2. CUSTOMIZE YOUR FOCUS: Toggle alphanumeric coordinate labels, adjust line opacity, or double-tap to zoom tightly into a single high-detail tile to eliminate outside distractions. 3. DRAW WITH TOTAL CONFIDENCE: Replicate the shapes tile-by-tile onto your canvas. POWERFUL TOOLS TO TRAIN YOUR ARTIST'S EYE: β€’ Subdivision Edge Ticks: Subtle marks divide the inner walls of every tile into halves and quarters, helping you precisely locate where lines enter and exit a box. β€’ Cognitive Bias Mirroring: Instantly flip your reference image and tile grid horizontally. Looking at an image flipped forces your brain to stop recognizing objects (like "an eye") and start seeing them as raw lines, curves, and abstract shapes. β€’ Analytical Visual Filters: Strip away color distractions using Grayscale or by inverting the image. β€’ Print-Ready Studio Exporter: Generate high-resolution PDF or SVG reference templates complete with a calibrated grayscale value strip and an angle alignment fan printed right on the page margins. Whether you are a complete novice sketching with a graphite pencil on paper, or a digital creator perfecting your perspective on a tablet, Tilewise eliminates the guesswork so you can look at your finished artwork and say, "Wow, I actually drew that!" Start your next masterpiece today. Download Tilewise and unlock your true drawing potential.

Screenshots

Vector Viewer4 screens
Tilewise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tilewise at none against Vector Viewer's 8. Tilewise also leads on ads (none vs shown). Vector Viewer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price and device support 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. Vector Viewer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per 7 days. Tilewise asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Vector Viewer versus Tilewise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVector ViewerTilewise
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyWeeklyβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size67 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohamed NagyOliver Hofer

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Vector Viewer

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly subscription$0.297 Days
  • Weekly subscription$0.597 Days
  • Monthly subscription$1.291 Month
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  • Yearly subscription$1.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Year
  • Monthly subscription$2.991 Month
One-time2
  • Vector Viewer Pro: Lifetime$1.99
  • Premium$6.99
None

Tilewise

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vector Viewer free?
Vector Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tilewise free?
Tilewise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vector Viewer or Tilewise have ads?
Vector Viewer shows ads; Tilewise does not.

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