Comparison

DXF Viewer vs ObjectForge

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

Head to head
About

DXF Viewer

Features
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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.

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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.

Screenshots

DXF Viewer4 screens
ObjectForge2 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
DXF Viewer versus ObjectForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDXF ViewerObjectForge
PriceFree — better$2.99
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohamed NagyPeter Betz

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DXF Viewer

One-time2
  • Lifetime$8.99
  • Lifetime$9.99
None

ObjectForge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DXF Viewer free?
DXF Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ObjectForge free?
ObjectForge costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do DXF Viewer or ObjectForge have ads?
DXF Viewer shows ads; ObjectForge does not.

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