DXF Viewer vs ObjectForge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DXF Viewer
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Open, inspect, and measure DXF and DWG files on your iPhone or iPad — built for engineers, architects, and CAD professionals. Instantly load AutoCAD DXF drawings directly from the Files app, email, or any cloud service. No conversion needed, no account required, works completely offline. DXF & DWG FILES • Open AutoCAD DWG files (R13 to 2018) directly — no converter needed • Open DXF files from any CAD app • Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and other non-Latin text supported PRECISION MEASUREMENT TOOLS • Ruler — measure distances between any two points • Angle tool — measure across three points • Bounding box — exact X, Y, width, and height • Multiple units: mm, cm, inches, feet LAYER CONTROL • Toggle layer visibility on and off • Inspect nested layer structure • Highlight individual layers for focused review PROFESSIONAL VIEWING • Zoom and pan across large CAD drawings • Scale ruler along canvas edges • Grid overlay for visual alignment • High-performance rendering at any zoom level PRIVACY FIRST • All processing happens entirely on-device • No internet connection required • Your files never leave your device Perfect for architects reviewing floor plans, blueprints, and technical drawings — engineers inspecting schematics and site plans — fabrication professionals working with DXF cut files — and construction teams viewing CAD drawings on the go.
ObjectForge
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3D models straight from your iPhone – no cloud, no subscription. Photograph, compute, export. For any object you can hold. ObjectForge turns your iPhone into a capable 3D scanner. Figurines, tools, jewel- lery, design models, prototypes – anything you can hold in your hand can become a print-ready or CAD-ready 3D model. All on-device, no cloud, no subscription. HOW IT WORKS Using Apple's Object Capture technology, you photograph an object from multiple angles. PartScan then computes a high-resolution, textured 3D model directly on your iPhone. No server. No waiting. REFINE YOUR MODEL The built-in editor lets you smooth surfaces, close gaps in the mesh and correct the texture exposure – all non-destructively. Edits are always saved as a new copy; the original scan is never overwritten. EXPORT READY FOR CAD Export finished models in three formats: • STL – straight into your 3D printer or slicer • STEP (AP214) – for CAD applications such as Fusion 360 or FreeCAD • USDZ – for AR preview and sharing with other Apple devices The export unit (mm, cm, inch) can be set freely in Settings. STEP is always written in millimetres, following the CAD standard. TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS Matte, textured surfaces work best. Use even, diffuse lighting and move slowly around the object in overlapping passes from multiple heights. Shiny, reflective or uniformly smooth objects are more difficult to capture accurately. REQUIREMENTS VORAUSSETZUNGEN: Only devices with LiDAR Scanner are supported! iPhone (only Pro-models): iPhone 12 Pro / Pro Max, 13 Pro / Pro Max, 14 Pro / Pro Max, 15 Pro / Pro Max, 16 Pro / Pro Max, 17 Pro / Pro Max iPad Pro with M1 or later: iPad Pro 2021 (M1), 2022 (M2), 2024 (M4), 2025 (M5) All processing runs locally on your device. No user data is transmitted or stored externally.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DXF Viewer at Free against ObjectForge's $2.99. DXF Viewer also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). ObjectForge's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
DXF Viewer is free to download; ObjectForge costs $2.99 up front. DXF Viewer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. ObjectForge asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | DXF Viewer | ObjectForge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mohamed Nagy | Peter Betz |
In-app purchases
DXF Viewer
- Lifetime$8.99
- Lifetime$9.99
ObjectForge
No in-app purchases
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