Comparison

CDR Viewer Reader vs KukuLayer

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

KukuLayer

Features
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Turn people and moments into playful collages. KukuLayer is a local-first cutout library and non-destructive layer editor for iPhone and iPad. Import a photo, isolate the people you want, refine the edges, and reuse each cutout across new compositions. Build with multiple people, replace backgrounds, arrange layers, add outlines and colorful shadows, draw freely, place text and emoji, or wrap the finished image in a real frame. Your projects remain editable, and high-resolution exports are rendered from the original pixels and masks. • On-device person cutouts and mask correction • Reusable People Library • Multi-person, non-destructive layer editing • Outlines, shadows, text, emoji, custom expressions, and frames • High-resolution PNG and JPEG export • No account, no cloud upload, and no tracking All editing tools and background replacement are available for free, with no watermark. Free includes up to three person assets, two editable projects, and three successful high-resolution exports per local data container. KukuLayer Pro removes those capacity limits. If Pro expires or is refunded, existing people, assets, and projects remain intact and editable; adding person assets, creating projects, and exporting pause until Pro is restored. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CDR Viewer Reader4 screens
KukuLayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CDR Viewer Reader at none against KukuLayer's 3. CDR Viewer Reader also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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. KukuLayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. CDR Viewer Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CDR Viewer Reader ships an update daily, KukuLayer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
CDR Viewer Reader versus KukuLayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCDR Viewer ReaderKukuLayer
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyDaily — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHefei Yunyilian Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd闻俊 王

In-app purchases

None

CDR Viewer Reader

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

KukuLayer

Subscriptions2
  • KukuLayer Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • KukuLayer Pro Annual$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • KukuLayer Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is CDR Viewer Reader free?
CDR Viewer Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KukuLayer free?
KukuLayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CDR Viewer Reader or KukuLayer have ads?
Neither CDR Viewer Reader nor KukuLayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CDR Viewer Reader or KukuLayer?
CDR Viewer Reader ships an update daily, and KukuLayer fortnightly. Most recently, CDR Viewer Reader was updated on October 29, 2026 and KukuLayer on October 26, 2026.

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