Comparison

PlanInspect CAD DWG PDF Viewer vs ConstruCost

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

Head to head
About

PlanInspect CAD DWG PDF Viewer

Features
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PlanInspect is a CAD plan viewer for DWG and PDF. Open local DWG drawings and multipage PDF plans on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, then measure, mark up, and export the review. PlanInspect is a focused CAD plan viewer for opening, measuring, marking up, and exporting DWG drawings and PDF plans directly on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Open plans from Files, Mail, iCloud Drive, Finder, or another Apple document source, then inspect them with the tools that matter on site: multipage sheets, DWG layouts and layers, PDF scale calibration, snapping, distance and area measurements, notes, markups, and review export. Built for architects, engineers, contractors, inspectors, and field teams who need to review plans without turning every device into a full drafting workstation. Key features: • Open local DWG and PDF files • Review DWG model space, layouts, and layers • Navigate multipage PDF plans • Calibrate PDF scale by ratio or known distance • Measure distances and areas • Snap to supported DWG geometry and detected PDF vector strokes • Add notes, photos, and markups • Export annotated plans and reports • Keep per-document viewer state • Work offline with local files • No required cloud upload PlanInspect Pro unlocks unlimited field review workflows such as advanced markups, clean exports, reports, photos, dictation, and other professional tools. Privacy Policy: https://planinspect.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://planinspect.app/terms

About

ConstruCost

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ConstruCost is a tool designed for construction professionals, contractors, engineers, architects, and property owners who need to estimate materials and costs quickly and reliably. The app allows you to calculate material quantities for different construction elements, including foundations, columns, beams, walls, floors, roofs, excavations, and other structural work components. Main features: • Automatic calculation of construction materials. • Quantity estimation for different construction systems. • Cost and budget management. • Support for multiple unit systems. • Export of results in PDF format. • Intuitive and easy-to-use interface. • Project data storage. • Advanced features available through ConstruCost Pro. ConstruCost helps reduce calculation errors, optimize material purchases, and improve construction project planning. Privacy Policy: https://rosertecnologias.com/productos-roser/apps/construcost/politicas-y-privacidad-de-construcost/ Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PlanInspect CAD DWG PDF Viewer4 screens
ConstruCost4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PlanInspect CAD DWG PDF Viewer at none against ConstruCost's shown. ConstruCost's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. PlanInspect CAD DWG PDF Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ConstruCost sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlanInspect CAD DWG PDF Viewer ships an update every 3 weeks, ConstruCost every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
PlanInspect CAD DWG PDF Viewer versus ConstruCost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanInspect CAD DWG PDF ViewerConstruCost
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJhumanJJesus Rosero

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PlanInspect CAD DWG PDF Viewer

Subscriptions2
  • PlanInspect Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • PlanInspect Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • PlanInspect Pro Lifetime$99.99
2 purchases

ConstruCost

Subscriptions2
  • ConstruCost Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • ConstruCost Pro Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is PlanInspect CAD DWG PDF Viewer free?
PlanInspect CAD DWG PDF Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ConstruCost free?
ConstruCost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PlanInspect CAD DWG PDF Viewer or ConstruCost have ads?
ConstruCost shows ads; PlanInspect CAD DWG PDF Viewer does not.
Which is updated more often, PlanInspect CAD DWG PDF Viewer or ConstruCost?
PlanInspect CAD DWG PDF Viewer ships an update every 3 weeks, and ConstruCost every 6 weeks. Most recently, PlanInspect CAD DWG PDF Viewer was updated on October 7, 2026 and ConstruCost on October 11, 2026.

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