CADSketch vs SimplerCAD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
CADSketch
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CADSketch turns freehand drawing into precise 2D geometry ā and then into 3D parts ā on iPhone and iPad. Sketch with your finger or Apple Pencil. CADSketch recognizes lines, arcs, and circles and cleans them up with a constraint solver, so rough strokes become exact, well-proportioned geometry. Close a profile and it extrudes into a solid you can orbit in 3D. ⢠Draw and auto-constrain ā strokes snap to clean lines, arcs, and circles; drag a point and edges snap to horizontal, vertical, or parallel ⢠Extrude closed profiles into 3D solids, viewed as wireframe or shaded ⢠Sketch on a face to add material or cut into a part, with the direction and result shown clearly ⢠Import DXF drawings as sketches; export parts as STL for 3D printing ⢠Turn text into sketches and emboss it onto a surface ⢠Build multi-part assemblies with mates ⢠Drag points to edit; the geometry re-solves live No account, no sign-in, and your work stays on your device.
SimplerCAD
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Turn your ideas into 3D designs with SimplerCAD. Build models from basic shapes, adjust dimensions, and combine objects in a hands-on CAD workspace. CREATE AND EDIT Add shapes, move, rotate and scale objects, and use grid and snap controls for precise placement. Switch between different model views as you work. SAVE AND SHARE Save editable projects locally, open them again to keep working, and export models in formats including STL, OBJ and GLB. Use your device's sharing options to send files to the destination you choose. LEARN AS YOU GO Explore the built-in Help center for guides to the workspace and modeling tools. Designed for makers, hobbyists and anyone learning 3D modeling. Designed for iPhone. This version saves projects locally and does not require an account. Contains banner advertising.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CADSketch at none against SimplerCAD's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | CADSketch | SimplerCAD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No ā better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dan Newcome | TOMMASO POTRICH |
In-app purchases
CADSketch
No in-app purchases
SimplerCAD
No in-app purchases









