Comparison

CDR Viewer Reader vs ADHelper

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

Head to head
About

CDR Viewer Reader

Easily view and inspect CorelDRAW vector files on your iPhone or iPad. Open .cdr, .cdt, and .cmx files directly from your device without needing to upload them to a server. Share your designs as SVG, PNG, or PDF.

Highlights
  • View .cdr, .cdt, and .cmx files
  • Open files from Files, Mail, and cloud drives
  • Zoom, pan, and fit-to-page navigation
  • Inspect document metadata
  • Export pages as SVG, PNG, or PDF
  • Works offline
Features
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CDR Viewer Reader is a dedicated viewer for CorelDRAW® vector files on iPhone and iPad. Open .cdr drawings, .cdt templates, and .cmx presentation exchange files locally—without uploading your work to a website. WHY THIS APP • No CorelDRAW on your Mac? Preview client CDR files on the go. • Received a .cdr attachment in Mail or Messages? Open it in one tap. • Need a quick look at page count, size, or embedded metadata before you reach a desktop? SUPPORTED FORMATS • .cdr — CorelDRAW drawing • .cdt — CorelDRAW template • .cmx — Corel presentation exchange OPEN FILES YOUR WAY • “Open in…” from Files, Mail, cloud drives, or other apps • Pick a file from the in-app file chooser • Reopen from your recent files list • Documents can open in place when supported by iOS—your originals stay where you saved them VIEW & NAVIGATE • Multi-page documents with a page switcher • Pinch to zoom, drag to pan, double-tap to fit the page • Document sidebar: version, page size, title, author, fonts, and more • Built-in thumbnail preview when the file provides one • Light, dark, and system appearance EXPORT & SHARE • Share or save the current page as SVG, PNG, or PDF • Export all pages to a single PDF • Use the system share sheet to send results to Mail, Files, or other apps BROAD VERSION COVERAGE Designed around the industry-standard libcdr engine with an in-app fallback parser. Typical support spans legacy CDR 7 through modern containers including X4/X5/X6+ ZIP-based files and many X8-era documents. Very new or highly complex files may show partial content; see limitations below. BUILT FOR iOS • Native UI with layouts tuned for phone and tablet • Works offline after the file is on your device • No account required IMPORTANT NOTES • Viewer only: this release focuses on opening, inspecting, and exporting—not desktop-class editing inside CorelDRAW. • Rendering fidelity varies by file version and features (advanced text, some pattern fills, or uncommon effects may appear simplified or as placeholders). • Some X6+ and newer files with external data streams may not render every object until support improves in a future update. • For best text display, fonts used in the design should be installed on your device where possible. PRIVACY Files you open are processed on your device. The app does not require you to upload documents to our servers to view them. LEGAL CorelDRAW® is a registered trademark of Corel Corporation. CDR Viewer Reader is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Corel Corporation. Questions or sample files that do not open as expected? Use the support link on this App Store page—we welcome feedback to improve compatibility.

About

ADHelper

Features
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[Overview] A helper tool that adds extrusion lines to vector images (logos and shapes) to give them a 3D look. Lines only: This tool only generates the lines; it does not fill them with color. Format: Input and output are strictly SVG. Target Devices: Optimized for Apple Silicon Macs and iPad. [Workflow with Affinity Designer 2] Tested and verified using SVGs created in Affinity Designer 2. Intended Use: Export the generated SVG from this tool back into Affinity Designer 2, then use the Shape Builder Tool or Vector Flood Fill Tool to complete the coloring and shading. Affinity is a trademark of Canva. This tool is an independent project and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Canva.

Screenshots

CDR Viewer Reader4 screens
ADHelper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CDR Viewer Reader at daily against ADHelper's every 2 months. CDR Viewer Reader also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CDR Viewer Reader ships an update daily, ADHelper every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
CDR Viewer Reader versus ADHelper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCDR Viewer ReaderADHelper
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHefei Yunyilian Intelligent Technology Co., LtdBunrou Imanari

In-app purchases

None

CDR Viewer Reader

No in-app purchases

None

ADHelper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CDR Viewer Reader free?
CDR Viewer Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ADHelper free?
ADHelper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CDR Viewer Reader or ADHelper have ads?
Neither CDR Viewer Reader nor ADHelper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CDR Viewer Reader or ADHelper?
CDR Viewer Reader ships an update daily, and ADHelper every 2 months. Most recently, CDR Viewer Reader was updated on October 31, 2026 and ADHelper on October 29, 2026.

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