Comparison

Boxy SVG for iOS vs SimplerCAD

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

Head to head
About

Boxy SVG for iOS

This application is a powerful vector graphics editor designed for both beginners and professionals. It offers extensive on-canvas editing tools, supports various export formats, and integrates with stock photo and font libraries.

Highlights
  • On-canvas editing of geometry, transform, and paint properties
  • Save to SVG/SVGZ, export to PNG, JPG, WebP, PDF, HTML5
  • Pixabay and Google Fonts integration
  • Configurable keyboard shortcuts
  • Path and arrangement operations
  • SVG and CSS code inspector
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SCALABLE VECTOR GRAPHICS (SVG) EDITOR. VISIT PROJECT WEBSITE FOR AN ONLINE DEMO -> Boxy SVG project goal is to create the best tool for editing SVG files. For non-technical users as well as for professional designers and developers. CORE FEATURES • Clean and intuitive UI heavily inspired by Inkscape, Sketch and Adobe Illustrator • Extensive support for on-canvas editing of object geometry, transform, paint and other properties • Save to SVG and SVGZ formats, export to PNG, JPG, WebP, PDF and HTML5 • Pixabay integration with over a million free stock photos and vector assets • Google Fonts integration with hundreds of free fonts • Configurable keyboard shortcuts for over 100 commands • Manual guides, smart guides and grid • Path operations (unite, intersect, subtract, exclude, close, reverse, etc.) • Arrangement operations (align to, rotate, flip, order, group, etc.) FOR WEB DEVELOPERS • WebKit-based rendering engine • SVG and CSS code inspector similar to Chrome Dev Tools • Clean SVG output that preserves IDs, classes, titles and other metadata • SVG sprites editing support

About

SimplerCAD

Features
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Turn your ideas into 3D designs with SimplerCAD. Build models from basic shapes, adjust dimensions, and combine objects in a hands-on CAD workspace. CREATE AND EDIT Add shapes, move, rotate and scale objects, and use grid and snap controls for precise placement. Switch between different model views as you work. SAVE AND SHARE Save editable projects locally, open them again to keep working, and export models in formats including STL, OBJ and GLB. Use your device's sharing options to send files to the destination you choose. LEARN AS YOU GO Explore the built-in Help center for guides to the workspace and modeling tools. Designed for makers, hobbyists and anyone learning 3D modeling. Designed for iPhone. This version saves projects locally and does not require an account. Contains banner advertising.

Screenshots

Boxy SVG for iOS4 screens
SimplerCAD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Boxy SVG for iOS at none against SimplerCAD's shown. SimplerCAD's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boxy SVG for iOS ships an update every 3 weeks, SimplerCAD every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Boxy SVG for iOS versus SimplerCAD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxy SVG for iOSSimplerCAD
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB45 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJaroslaw FoksaTOMMASO POTRICH

In-app purchases

None

Boxy SVG for iOS

No in-app purchases

None

SimplerCAD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boxy SVG for iOS free?
Boxy SVG for iOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimplerCAD free?
SimplerCAD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Boxy SVG for iOS or SimplerCAD have ads?
SimplerCAD shows ads; Boxy SVG for iOS does not.
Which is updated more often, Boxy SVG for iOS or SimplerCAD?
Boxy SVG for iOS ships an update every 3 weeks, and SimplerCAD every 2 days. Most recently, Boxy SVG for iOS was updated on October 7, 2026 and SimplerCAD on October 17, 2026.

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