Comparison

DeXeF vs CADFast

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

Head to head
About

DeXeF

View and interact with DXF CAD files on Apple devices. Easily pan, zoom, and read coordinates with layer control. Offers Quick Look previews and Finder thumbnails on macOS for efficient file inspection.

Highlights
  • DXF file viewing
  • Pan and zoom functionality
  • Read coordinates
  • Layer toggling
  • Quick Look previews (macOS)
  • Finder thumbnails (macOS)
Features
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DeXeF views DXF files on Apple devices. Open a drawing and pan, zoom, and read off coordinates against a reference grid, with every layer just a toggle away. On macOS, DeXeF also provides Quick Look previews and Finder thumbnails, so you can peek at a DXF file without opening the app. There are many DXF viewers on the App Store, but all of them are terrible and cost too much. This one is free, low on mystery meat, and hopefully broadly functional.

About

CADFast

Features
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CAD Viewer is a lightweight CAD drawing viewer and editor designed for mobile devices. It supports mainstream CAD formats including DWG and DXF, allowing you to view, manage, and share engineering drawings anytime, anywhere — no computer required. Core Features • Fast Drawing Viewer — Supports DWG and DXF formats with pinch-to-zoom, single-finger pan, and double-tap to zoom in. Smoothly view all types of engineering drawings. • Layer Management — View drawing layer structure, show/hide layers as needed, and quickly locate key information. • Layout Switching — View multiple layouts within a drawing and flexibly switch between different views. • Drawing Markup — Add text, freehand lines, arrows, clouds, rectangles, circles, and other annotations for more efficient collaboration. • Drawing Comparison — Open and compare two drawings side by side — differences are immediately visible. • Format Conversion — Convert CAD drawings to image or PDF format with one tap for easy sharing and archiving. • PC File Transfer — Transfer files quickly over Wi-Fi local network — no data cable needed. • Print Support — Connect to a printer on the same Wi-Fi network and print drawings directly. Highlights No login required — ready to use out of the box Local storage — your data stays secure Clean interface — intuitive operation Free version covers basic viewing needs Premium version unlocks professional markup & advanced features Use Cases • Quickly view design drawings on construction sites • Review engineering documents while traveling for business • Share drawings with your team and add annotations • Convert drawing formats and print output Whether you're an architect, engineer, construction professional, or anyone who needs to view and manage CAD drawings, CAD Viewer is your go-to mobile companion for productivity on the go. User Agreement:https://docs.qq.com/doc/DQWhYeVdjRmxOR3ZP Privacy Policy:https://docs.qq.com/doc/DQWp3RFpuTnFuWUx2

Screenshots

DeXeF1 screens
CADFast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DeXeF at none against CADFast's shown. DeXeF also leads on device support (3 vs 1). CADFast's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price 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

DeXeF ships an update every 2 months, CADFast every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
DeXeF versus CADFast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeXeFCADFast
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTwarge LLC玲娟 干

In-app purchases

None

DeXeF

No in-app purchases

None

CADFast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DeXeF free?
DeXeF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CADFast free?
CADFast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DeXeF or CADFast have ads?
CADFast shows ads; DeXeF does not.
Which is updated more often, DeXeF or CADFast?
DeXeF ships an update every 2 months, and CADFast every 3 weeks. Most recently, DeXeF was updated on October 24, 2026 and CADFast on October 24, 2026.

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