AnyCAD vs Ad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
AnyCAD
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AnyCAD is a lightweight viewer for CAD drawings, vector documents, PDFs, and 3D model files. Open technical drawings and design files from the Files app, preview geometry, inspect file details, and navigate 2D or 3D content with a clean mobile interface. Key features: - View DXF drawings and common 2D technical files. - Open PDF and SVG documents. - Preview 3D models including USDZ, OBJ, STL, PLY, glTF, GLB, 3MF, XYZ point clouds, and OFF meshes. - Inspect file information such as format, file size, entity counts, PDF pages, and model statistics. - Pan, zoom, reset view, and switch between supported viewing modes. - Import files directly from the iOS Files app. AnyCAD is built for engineers, designers, makers, students, and anyone who needs a quick way to inspect CAD and 3D files on iPhone or iPad. Note: Support for some advanced CAD formats may depend on platform capabilities and file complexity. AnyCAD is designed as a viewer, not an editor.
Ad
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Open a 3D model and understand it before you print. Ad-free STL Viewer combines a fast mobile model viewer with practical checks for 3D printing. Inspect the real mesh, keep supported materials and textures, measure exact points, examine cross-sections and create a focused PDF report for review or repair. PRINT CHECK ⢠Check open, invalid and reversed faces ⢠Find non-manifold edges and surface intersections ⢠Highlight thin walls, branches, narrow holes and gaps ⢠Compare the model with your configured printer volume ⢠Review grouped issue regions with focused camera views INSPECT AND PREPARE ⢠Measure between real mesh vertices with precise point snapping ⢠View cross-sections along the X, Y or Z axis ⢠Compare automatic orientations for stable contact or lower print height ⢠Switch between flat polygons, smooth shading and wireframe ⢠Preserve supported original colors, materials and textures SHARE RESULTS ⢠Create a zoomable PDF report ⢠Include up to six focused issue views ⢠Share the report or save it to Files ⢠Export an STL copy after supported scale or orientation changes 18 SUPPORTED FORMATS STL, OBJ, 3MF, PLY, 3DS, FBX, ASE, DXF, glTF, GLB, DAE, ABC, SCN, USD, USDZ, USDC, USDA and STEP/STP. Try ten model opens for free. Unlock unlimited use with one purchase. No ads and no subscription. Print Check provides general geometric guidance. Final printability also depends on the material, printer, slicer profile and process settings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AnyCAD at none against Ad's 1. Ad's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Ad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AnyCAD asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | AnyCAD | Ad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 17.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ę ä½ | Tibor Vereczi |
In-app purchases
AnyCAD
No in-app purchases
Ad
- Full Version Unlock$3.99









