Comparison

CAD Viewer Editor vs GCodeReader CNC

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 drawings offline on Apple devices. It supports various AutoCAD file versions and offers a range of 2D drafting tools. Drawings can be exported to PDF, PNG, or DXF formats.

Highlights
  • View and edit DWG & DXF drawings
  • Offline functionality
  • 2D drafting and editing tools
  • Export to PDF, PNG, and DXF
  • 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.

About

GCodeReader CNC

Features
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GCodeReader CNC is a local viewer for CNC toolpaths and CAD exchange files. Open G-code files from Files and inspect the 3D toolpath with axes, grid, playback, estimated machining time, feed values, spindle speed and editable feed/spindle fields for quick review. The app also opens common CAD exchange formats including DXF, STEP, IGES, BREP, STL, OBJ, PLY, USD, Alembic, DAE and SCN for geometry inspection. The viewer works locally on the device and does not require sign-in or cloud upload. SolidWorks SLDPRT/SLDASM and native DWG files are not parsed directly in this version; export to STEP, IGES, STL or DXF for viewing.

Screenshots

CAD Viewer Editor4 screens
GCodeReader CNC3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: CAD Viewer Editor at 4 against GCodeReader CNC's 2. CAD Viewer Editor also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CAD Viewer Editor versus GCodeReader CNC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCAD Viewer EditorGCodeReader CNC
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHefei Yunyilian Intelligent Technology Co., LtdFavionics

In-app purchases

None

CAD Viewer Editor

No in-app purchases

None

GCodeReader CNC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CAD Viewer Editor free?
CAD Viewer Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GCodeReader CNC free?
GCodeReader CNC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CAD Viewer Editor or GCodeReader CNC have ads?
Neither CAD Viewer Editor nor GCodeReader CNC shows ads.

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