Comparison

CDR Viewer Reader vs CDR View

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

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

CDR View

Features
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CDR File Viewer & Converter opens CorelDRAW .cdr files on iPhone so you can preview artwork and export it. • Open .cdr files from Files, Mail, or other apps • Preview the drawing on your phone • Export as JPG or PDF • No CorelDRAW license required to view or export Need help? Visit the Support page from the app or from the Support URL below.

Screenshots

CDR Viewer Reader4 screens
CDR View4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: CDR Viewer Reader at 4 against CDR View's 2. CDR Viewer Reader also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). 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 · 4 level
CDR Viewer Reader versus CDR View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCDR Viewer ReaderCDR View
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB30 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHefei Yunyilian Intelligent Technology Co., LtdAvi Watwani

In-app purchases

None

CDR Viewer Reader

No in-app purchases

None

CDR View

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CDR Viewer Reader free?
CDR Viewer Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CDR View free?
CDR View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CDR Viewer Reader or CDR View have ads?
Neither CDR Viewer Reader nor CDR View shows ads.

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