Comparison

Innerscene 3D Viewer vs SimplerCAD

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

Head to head
About

Innerscene 3D Viewer

Features
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Innerscene 3D Viewer opens the 3D and CAD files that normally need desktop software. Tap a DWG drawing in Mail, a SketchUp model in Files, or a STEP assembly someone sent you, and it opens here. FORMATS AutoCAD DWG and DXF, SketchUp SKP, STEP and IGES, IFC building models, Autodesk Revit, Rhino 3DM, Autodesk FBX and 3DS, 3ds Max, Blender, glTF and GLB, Wavefront OBJ, STL, PLY, COLLADA, 3MF, VRML, X3D, Autodesk DWF, Esri shapefiles, LAS and LAZ point clouds, and Gerber PCB fabrication files. IN THE APP - Open files in place from Files, Mail and the share sheet - Orbit with one finger, pan with two, pinch to zoom - Shaded, wireframe and technical drawing views - Show and hide layers - Measure distances - Explode an assembly to see inside it - Share a link to any model PRIVACY Your file is read on your device and drawn on your device. Nothing is uploaded anywhere unless you choose to create a share link. Innerscene builds artificial skylights that bring daylight indoors. We wrote this viewer for our own drawings and made it free for everyone.

About

SimplerCAD

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Innerscene 3D Viewer4 screens
SimplerCAD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Innerscene 3D Viewer at none against SimplerCAD's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Innerscene 3D Viewer ships an update every 3 days, SimplerCAD every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Innerscene 3D Viewer versus SimplerCAD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInnerscene 3D ViewerSimplerCAD
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB45 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperInnerscene CorpTOMMASO POTRICH

In-app purchases

None

Innerscene 3D Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

SimplerCAD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Innerscene 3D Viewer free?
Innerscene 3D Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimplerCAD free?
SimplerCAD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Innerscene 3D Viewer or SimplerCAD have ads?
SimplerCAD shows ads; Innerscene 3D Viewer does not.
Which is updated more often, Innerscene 3D Viewer or SimplerCAD?
Innerscene 3D Viewer ships an update every 3 days, and SimplerCAD every 2 days. Most recently, Innerscene 3D Viewer was updated on November 6, 2026 and SimplerCAD on October 31, 2026.

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