Comparison

Autodesk Fusion vs Datanomix

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

Head to head
About

Autodesk Fusion

Collaborate on 3D designs from anywhere with this mobile app. View, comment on, and share CAD models in over 100 formats. It works with a companion cloud-based desktop product for product design and development.

Highlights
  • View over 100 file formats
  • Collaborate on 3D designs
  • Comment on project activities
  • Share designs with stakeholders
  • Search and highlight parts
  • Offline data access
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Autodesk Fusion™ for iPhone and iPad lets you collaborate on 3D designs with anyone inside or outside your company. With the Fusion app, you have the flexibility to view and collaborate on your Fusion CAD models—anytime, anywhere. The app supports more than 100 file formats including DWG, SLDPRT, IPT, IAM, CATPART,IGES, STEP, STL, making it easy to share designs with your team, clients, partners, and friends. The free app works in conjunction with its companion cloud-based desktop product, Autodesk Fusion™, a 3D CAD, CAM, and CAE tool for product design and development. * To use Fusion for iPhone and iPad, you will need to sign in with your Fusion account information. FEATURES View • Upload and view more than 100 data formats including SLDPRT, SAT, IGES, STEP, STL, OBJ, DWG, F3D, SMT, and DFX • View and track project activities and updates • Review large and small 3D designs and assemblies • Access design properties and complete parts lists • Isolate and hide components in the model for easy viewing • Navigate by touch with zoom, pan, and rotate Comment • Upload photos to share info or report project status • Comment on project activities Share • Share with stakeholders inside and outside your company • Share screenshots of the design with markups directly from the app Search • Search for parts in the model and see them automatically highlighted in the design SUPPORT: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/contact-support Optional Access + Storage: Store offline data if needed, so you can view your data anywhere, anytime + Photos: Access files or data stored on your device to view, share and markup + Camera: Take pictures such as drawings with app Fusion will still function even if a user does not give permissions to access these functions.

About

Datanomix

Monitor your Datanomix-connected machines and track job performance in real-time from your iOS device. Access key reports like After Action and Quote Calibration, and receive configurable push notifications to stay informed about production status.

Highlights
  • Real-time machine status tracking
  • Access to key production reports
  • Configurable push notifications
  • Mobile access to production insights
  • Automated Production Intelligence™
Features
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Put the Power of Datanomix in the Palm of Your Hand. See the status of your Datanomix-connected machines to track job performance in real-time on your iOS devices. Customers can pull up their most important reports, including the After Action, Coffee Cup, and Quote Calibration reports. And with Notification Management, users can configure alerts on their devices pushed from the Datanomix app. The Datanomix platform delivers Automated Production Intelligence™ that automatically turns raw machine data into real-time insights with No Operator Input™. Our out-of-the-box reports and dashboards align with your existing workflows, and now, with the Datanomix mobile app, you get the information you need to keep production on track no matter where you are. NOTE: The mobile app requires a Datanomix license and login. This app is for Datanomix customers only.

Screenshots

Autodesk Fusion3 screens
Datanomix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Datanomix at 5.0 against Autodesk Fusion's 4.5. Autodesk Fusion's advantage is ratings volume (4.1K vs 4) and iOS requirement (13 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Datanomix holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Autodesk Fusion has 4.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Autodesk Fusion ships an update monthly, Datanomix every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Autodesk Fusion versus Datanomix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutodesk FusionDatanomix
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4.1K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.1K — better4
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutodesk Inc.Datanomix

Customer experience

Autodesk Fusion

All ratings4,096 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews781 reviews
Positive59.0%
Neutral9.3%
Negative31.6%

Datanomix

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Autodesk Fusion

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Fails to open files
  • White screens and rendering issues
  • Inconsistent behavior across devices
  • Frequent crashes on latest iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Full editing capabilities on iPad
  • Ability to hide/show components
  • Improved rendering and visualization
  • Offline access and file management

Datanomix

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Autodesk Fusion

No in-app purchases

None

Datanomix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Autodesk Fusion free?
Autodesk Fusion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Datanomix free?
Datanomix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Autodesk Fusion or Datanomix?
Datanomix is rated higher. Autodesk Fusion averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Datanomix averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Autodesk Fusion or Datanomix have ads?
Neither Autodesk Fusion nor Datanomix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Autodesk Fusion or Datanomix?
Autodesk Fusion ships an update monthly, and Datanomix every 6 weeks. Most recently, Autodesk Fusion was updated on October 29, 2026 and Datanomix on October 9, 2026.

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