Comparison

DXFViewer vs CAD Viewer Editor

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

Head to head
About

DXFViewer

Features
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CADLens is a local CAD viewer for fast DXF and SVG review on mobile. Import DXF files, open SVG files, inspect layers, zoom and pan smoothly, add annotations, measure geometry, and export clean outputs in PNG, PDF, or SVG, all without account sign-in or automatic cloud upload. The current release focuses on practical local viewing and export, with future updates planned for broader DXF support, stronger layer tools, and a more polished professional workflow. Year VIP: $19.99. Monthly VIP: $5.99. Annual VIP: $9.99. Monthly VIP supports Family Sharing. ELUA: https://alluring-cornucopia-e64.notion.site/EULA-1b93a026438880b2b7bff9c491893917?pvs=74 Email: personalbum@outlook.com

About

CAD Viewer Editor

This app allows users to view and edit DWG and DXF CAD files offline on Apple devices. It supports a wide range of AutoCAD-compatible drawing versions and offers robust 2D drafting tools. Users can also export drawings to PDF and PNG formats.

Highlights
  • View and edit DWG & DXF drawings
  • Offline functionality
  • 2D drafting and editing tools
  • Export to PDF and PNG
  • Privacy-focused design
  • Optimized for Apple devices
Features
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CAD Viewer Editor is a fast, privacy-first DWG & DXF viewer and 2D editor for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Open AutoCAD-compatible drawings from email, AirDrop, the Files app, iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive — and work on them entirely offline. No account, no ads, no uploads. CAD Viewer Editor renders large drawings smoothly on Apple silicon, with crisp lines, accurate colors, faithful layer rendering, and proper SHX / TTF / Big Font text. KEY FEATURES Open DWG & DXF drawings • DWG R14 through R2018 — every mainstream release • DXF ASCII read & write — round-trip to AutoCAD, BricsCAD, ZWCAD, GstarCAD, DraftSight • Multi-document tabs — switch between drawings instantly • Drag & drop files onto the canvas (iPad / Mac) • Open from Files, Mail, Safari, AirDrop, Share Sheet Smooth viewing • Pinch to zoom, two-finger pan, double-tap to fit • Configurable grid, axes, and background • Layer panel: show, hide, isolate, lock • Block (INSERT) browser — drill into nested blocks • Object properties: color, layer, linetype, line weight, geometry 2D drafting & editing tools • Draw lines, polylines, circles, arcs, rectangles, ellipses, splines, text • Move, copy, rotate, scale, mirror, offset, trim, extend • Grip-edit selected objects with direct manipulation • Snap to grid; smart selection (window, crossing, all) • Multi-level undo & redo Export & share • Export to PDF — single-page or multi-page, custom size • Export to PNG raster at any resolution • Export back to DXF for round-tripping to desktop CAD • Export tables to CSV • System Share Sheet — Mail, Messages, AirDrop Designed for privacy • Fully offline — no internet required to open or edit • Zero account, zero sign-up, zero ads • Your drawings never leave the device unless YOU share them • No telemetry by default; opt-in crash reports only iPad & Apple Pencil ready • Layouts optimized for iPhone, iPad, and macOS • Apple Pencil support for precise selection and markup • Stage Manager and multitasking on iPad • Trackpad, mouse, keyboard shortcut support on Mac 57 languages English, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 日本語, 한국어, Español, Français, Deutsch, Português, Italiano, Русский, العربية, Türkçe, Tiếng Việt, ไทย, हिन्दी, and more. WHO IT'S FOR • Architects and structural engineers on site • Mechanical, electrical, plumbing engineers reviewing shop drawings • Civil, road, bridge and survey engineers • Interior designers reviewing floor plans • Project managers, contractors, foremen • Real-estate agents reviewing blueprints • CAD students learning AutoCAD-compatible workflows COMPATIBILITY CAD Viewer Editor reads and writes DWG / DXF files produced by AutoCAD, BricsCAD, ZWCAD, GstarCAD, DraftSight, LibreCAD, QCAD, and other CAD applications. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Autodesk, Inc. FEEDBACK We read every email. Tap "Send Feedback" in the app, or write to support@iothub.cloud — feature requests welcome. Give it a try — no account, no commitment. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DXFViewer4 screens
CAD Viewer Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CAD Viewer Editor at every 8 days against DXFViewer's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. DXFViewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and CAD Viewer Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DXFViewer ships an update every 6 weeks, CAD Viewer Editor every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DXFViewer versus CAD Viewer Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDXFViewerCAD Viewer Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB112 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer楠楠 李Hefei Yunyilian Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DXFViewer

Subscriptions2
  • MonthVip$5.991 Month
  • YearVip$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99
2 purchases

CAD Viewer Editor

Subscriptions2
  • CAD Viewer Editor Monthly$0.991 Month
  • CAD Viewer Editor Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is DXFViewer free?
DXFViewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CAD Viewer Editor free?
CAD Viewer Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DXFViewer or CAD Viewer Editor have ads?
Neither DXFViewer nor CAD Viewer Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DXFViewer or CAD Viewer Editor?
DXFViewer ships an update every 6 weeks, and CAD Viewer Editor every 8 days. Most recently, DXFViewer was updated on October 31, 2026 and CAD Viewer Editor on November 9, 2026.

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