CAD Studio vs SimplerCAD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CAD Studio
Create, edit, and view technical drawings on your mobile device. This professional 2D CAD tool offers a full drawing engine, multi-layer management, and precise snapping for engineers, architects, designers, and students.
- Full 2D drawing engine
- Multi-layer management
- Import DWG, DXF, and image files
- Precise snapping tools
- Built-in templates
- Export and share projects
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Professional 2D CAD drawing studio in your pocket. CAD Studio is a powerful mobile CAD tool for engineers, architects, designers and students. Create, edit and view technical drawings anytime, anywhere. KEY FEATURES: • Full 2D drawing engine — lines, arcs, circles, polylines, polygons • Multi-layer management with visibility and lock controls • Import DWG, DXF, and image files seamlessly • Precise snapping — endpoint, midpoint, intersection, grid • Built-in templates and sample projects • Export and share your projects instantly • Optimized for iPhone and iPad with Apple Pencil support PERFECT FOR: - Architecture floor plans and layouts - Mechanical engineering schematics - Electrical wiring diagrams - Landscape and interior design - Student coursework and technical education Download CAD Studio and turn your device into a professional drafting workstation.
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: CAD Studio at none against SimplerCAD's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | CAD Studio | SimplerCAD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 玉英 张 | TOMMASO POTRICH |
In-app purchases
CAD Studio
No in-app purchases
SimplerCAD
No in-app purchases









