Comparison

CAD Viewer Editor vs Open3D

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

Head to head
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/

About

Open3D

View and edit a wide range of 3D model file formats directly on your device. Inspect models for 3D printing, convert between formats, and even view them in augmented reality. All processing is done locally, ensuring your files remain private.

Highlights
  • Supports over 15 3D file formats
  • On-device AR viewing with Quick Look
  • 3D printing readiness checks
  • Model conversion and export
  • Offline functionality
  • Local file processing, no cloud upload
Features
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Open3D Viewer is the fastest free 3D model viewer for STL, GLB, OBJ, FBX, STEP, DXF, USDZ, PLY, 3MF, GLTF, IGES, DAE and 3DS files. Open any 3D file in seconds, view it in AR with Apple Quick Look, and check it for 3D printing — no account, no sign-up, no cloud upload. Your files never leave your iPhone or iPad. Whether you're a 3D-printing hobbyist checking an STL before slicing, a 3D artist previewing a GLB or FBX, or a CAD user opening a STEP or DXF, Open3D Viewer opens it instantly — without the paywalls and login screens other 3D viewers force on you. SUPPORTED 3D FILE FORMATS • Mesh: STL, GLB, GLTF, OBJ, PLY, 3MF, FBX, DAE, 3DS, USDZ • CAD: STEP / STP, IGES / IGS, DXF Export & convert Turn OBJ, PLY, 3MF, FBX, DAE, 3DS and more into STL for 3D printing or GLB for sharing. Files save straight to your Downloads folder — no extra apps, no online converter, everything happens on-device. A 3D VIEWER THAT DOES THE BASICS RIGHT • Open files from Files, email, downloads, or any "Open with" menu • Smooth orbit, pan and zoom touch controls • Render modes: solid, wireframe, X-ray, textured, matte • Wireframe overlay — see the geometry on top of the rendered surface • Preset camera views (front, side, top, perspective) • Light and dark themes • 5 background colours + 6 HDRI lighting environments (studio, sunset, dawn, dusk, dark, white) • Play built-in animations • View 3D models in AR via Apple Quick Look (USDZ) • Capture a screenshot or a rotating GIF and share it • Recent files with auto-generated thumbnails • Full model specs: triangle count, vertices, materials, textures, bounding box BUILT FOR 3D PRINTING • Print-readiness check: manifold / watertight detection, overhangs, wall thickness • Bed-fit check for popular printers (Bambu A1, Prusa MK4, Ender 3, Bambu X1C) • Rough weight, filament length and cost estimates • Measure distances on the model • Cross-section / clipping plane to inspect interiors • Scale and resize tool • Convert and export between GLB and STL LOCALIZED The interface automatically follows your device language. Currently available in English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Hindi, Japanese, and Chinese. NO ACCOUNT. NO CLOUD. NO NONSENSE. • No sign-up, ever • 100% on-device. Works offline. • We never read, scan, or upload your files • We don't track which files you open The STL viewer and GLB viewer that makers, 3D artists and engineers actually want: clean, fast, and local. Measurements and print-readiness figures are estimates, not a replacement for a slicer or proper measuring tools. See the in-app Disclaimer. Open3D Viewer is an independent app and is not affiliated with the Open3D open-source library at open3d.org. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Privacy policy: https://open3d.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

CAD Viewer Editor4 screens
Open3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Open3D at 100% against CAD Viewer Editor's 17%. Open3D also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). CAD Viewer Editor's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. CAD Viewer Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Open3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Open3D holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Open3D has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of CAD Viewer Editor's written reviews are positive against 100% of Open3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CAD Viewer Editor ships an update every 8 days, Open3D every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CAD Viewer Editor versus Open3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCAD Viewer EditorOpen3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings124 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHefei Yunyilian Intelligent Technology Co., LtdRajesh Konatala

Customer experience

CAD Viewer Editor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

Open3D

All ratings24 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CAD Viewer Editor

Subscriptions2
  • CAD Viewer Editor Monthly$0.991 Month
  • CAD Viewer Editor Yearly$24.991 Year
None

Open3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CAD Viewer Editor free?
CAD Viewer Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Open3D free?
Open3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CAD Viewer Editor or Open3D?
Open3D is rated higher. CAD Viewer Editor averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Open3D averages 4.8 from 24 ratings.
Do CAD Viewer Editor or Open3D have ads?
Open3D shows ads; CAD Viewer Editor does not.
Which is updated more often, CAD Viewer Editor or Open3D?
CAD Viewer Editor ships an update every 8 days, and Open3D every 2 days. Most recently, CAD Viewer Editor was updated on November 7, 2026 and Open3D on November 5, 2026.

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