Comparison

LineForge vs SVG Viewer Editor

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

Head to head
About

LineForge

Features
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LineForge is a local-first vector drawing app for creators who need a clean way to sketch scalable artwork and export usable files without a cloud workspace or design-suite subscription. Use it for lightweight vector work: - Create and edit a local drawing from the gallery - Draw rectangles, ellipses, triangles, lines, and pen paths - Select, move, scale, rotate, duplicate, and delete objects - Edit basic path points and handles - Adjust fill, stroke, opacity, and arrangement - Combine closed shapes with boolean operations after unlocking - Export PNG previews, or unlock SVG, PDF, and high-resolution PNG LineForge is not a template marketplace, AI image converter, team collaboration tool, or full desktop design suite. It does not import SVG/PDF files, run cloud sync, offer stock assets, or require an account. The goal is a smaller, focused drawing workflow with reliable local documents and clean export. Your projects are stored locally on your device and exported through the iOS Share Sheet or Files workflow. The Lifetime Unlock adds multi-project saving, SVG export, PDF export, high-resolution PNG export, and complete boolean operations. No subscription, no ads.

About

SVG Viewer Editor

Create, view, and edit vector graphics on your mobile device with a professional-grade interface. Offers advanced tools for drawing, precise editing, and workflow management, supporting various file formats for seamless design on the go.

Highlights
  • Create and edit SVG files
  • Advanced drawing and node tools
  • Parametric shapes and fill/stroke options
  • Layer management with blend modes
  • Boolean operations and path effects
  • Bitmap tracing for vector conversion
  • Export to SVG, PNG, PDF, EPS
Features
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SVG Viewer Editor is a professional vector graphics app built for iPhone and iPad. Create, view, and edit SVG files with a mobile-first interface—without sacrificing the depth designers expect from desktop tools. OPEN YOUR FILES ANYWHERE • Open SVG, SVGZ, DXF, PNG, JPEG, WebP, GIF, and BMP from the Files app • Use "Open in Place" to edit documents where they live • Share exports via the system share sheet DRAW & EDIT WITH PRECISION • Pen, pencil, and node tools for bezier paths • Parametric shapes: rectangles, ellipses, stars, spirals, arcs, 3D boxes • Fill and stroke with solid colors, linear/radial/mesh gradients, and patterns • Layers with blend modes, lock, hide, and reorder • Boolean operations: union, difference, intersection, exclusion, divide, cut • Path effects (LPE): offset, mirror, fillet, chamfer, pattern along path, and more • SVG filters: blur, drop shadow, color matrix, morphology • Text: multi-line, on-path, and flowing text with typography controls • Clipping, masking, clones, symbols, and tiling DESIGN WORKFLOW TOOLS • Multi-page documents with bleed, margin, and page backgrounds • Alignment, distribution, and array tools (grid and polar) • Smart snapping to objects, nodes, paths, grid, guides, and page edges • Grids (rectangular, axonometric, modular) and draggable guides • Eyedropper, gradient tool, fill bucket, eraser, and measure tools • Bitmap tracing to convert photos into vector paths • XML editor, find & replace, command palette, and undo history EXPORT & COMPATIBILITY • Save as SVG or SVGZ with Inkscape-compatible metadata • Export PNG (custom DPI), PDF, and EPS • Batch export objects, layers, or pages • Document metadata: title, author, license, keywords Whether you sketch icons on iPhone, refine logos on iPad, or review client SVGs on the go, SVG Viewer Editor brings true vector editing to your pocket.

Screenshots

LineForge4 screens
SVG Viewer Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SVG Viewer Editor at none against LineForge's 1. SVG Viewer Editor also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). 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. LineForge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SVG Viewer Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LineForge versus SVG Viewer Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLineForgeSVG Viewer Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZcodeHefei Yunyilian Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LineForge

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$9.99
None

SVG Viewer Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LineForge free?
LineForge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SVG Viewer Editor free?
SVG Viewer Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LineForge or SVG Viewer Editor have ads?
Neither LineForge nor SVG Viewer Editor shows ads.

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