Comparison

CAD Reader vs DBT Timer

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

Head to head
About

CAD Reader

This application allows users to view, measure, and annotate CAD files and PDFs. It supports multiple drawing formats and offers tools for collaboration, including image and voice annotations. Convert PDFs to CAD and manage layers with advanced features.

Highlights
  • View DWG, DXF, and PDF files
  • Scale drawing and measure area/length
  • Add image, voice, and text annotations
  • Convert PDF to CAD
  • Layer management
  • Collaboration tools
Features
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CADReader is a cross-platform CAD software that is fully compatible with DWG, DXF and PDF formats. It provides essential tools such as Viewing, Measuring and Annotations Tools to meet the demands of engineers, designers and quantity surveyors alike. CADReader Highlights: 1. Fast Access to Drawings • View multiple drawings at once (Fully compatible with AutoCAD) • Supports both DWG and DXF Formats 2. Quick Measurement Tools • Scale drawing tool • Continuous measure in length (m) • Measure polygon area (m2) • Measure radius, angles, arc length, coordinates etc. • Automatic snapping points for better accuracy 3. Efficient Collaboration Tools • Capture site pictures and attach as annotations • Record voice messages and attach as annotations • Draw lines, shapes, revision clouds • Import/Export drawing comments/annotations • Add texts 4. Advanced Features • Convert PDF to CAD • Layer management • Switching between model and layout view Still have questions? Feel free to contact our technical support via whatsapp or email, we provide 1-to-1 services for free! Email: cadreaderservice@gmail.com WhatsApp: https://wa.me/60167402995 Don't forget to follow our social media pages to learn more tips and tutorials! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cadreader TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialcadreader LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cadreader/ Website: https://dwg.fastcadreader.com/

About

DBT Timer

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ABB mobile application for DW, DWA, DY365, DWTL1 digital timers series. It allows to program digital timer setting via Bluetooth connection

Screenshots

CAD Reader4 screens
DBT Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DBT Timer at none against CAD Reader's 6. DBT Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). CAD Reader's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price and device support 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. CAD Reader sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. DBT Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CAD Reader ships an update monthly, DBT Timer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CAD Reader versus DBT Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCAD ReaderDBT Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Honghu Yuntu Technology Co., Ltd.ABB Information Systems AG

In-app purchases

6 purchases

CAD Reader

One-time6
  • 1个月VIP会员$6.99
  • 1 Month VIP$9.00
  • 3个月VIP会员$19.99
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  • 半年VIP会员$24.99
  • 1年VIP会员$29.99
  • 1 Year VIP$50.00
None

DBT Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CAD Reader free?
CAD Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DBT Timer free?
DBT Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CAD Reader or DBT Timer have ads?
CAD Reader shows ads; DBT Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, CAD Reader or DBT Timer?
CAD Reader ships an update monthly, and DBT Timer every 5 months. Most recently, CAD Reader was updated on October 24, 2026 and DBT Timer on October 11, 2026.

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