Comparison

Autodesk Fusion vs TouchPDF

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.

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TouchPDF

Features
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Transform your device into a powerhouse offline PDF workspace. TouchPDF gives you complete freedom to view, edit, scan, and manage your documents anywhere, anytime—with absolutely zero internet required. Your data belongs to you. TouchPDF is built on a strict privacy-first architecture, ensuring all your sensitive documents stay securely on your device, with optional, seamless cloud backup when you choose. Why Choose TouchPDF? 100% Offline-First: No connection? No problem. Access your entire library, annotate files, and scan new documents completely offline. Privacy By Design: No mandatory cloud sign-ups, no tracking. Your local files stay local until you decide otherwise. Key Features Advanced Document Scanning & OCR: Powered by state-of-the-art ML Kit technology. Snap a photo to auto-detect edges, straighten skewed pages, and extract sharp, readable text instantly. Complete PDF Editing & Annotation: Read smoothly, highlight critical text, add personal notes, and organize pages with an intuitive, lag-free viewer. Local File Management: Keep your digital workspace clutter-free. Create folders, rename files, sort by date, and find what you need in seconds with lightning-fast local search. Smart Google Drive Integration: Want a backup? Securely link your Google Drive to sync your documents across devices. It only uploads when you tell it to. Perfect For: Students: Organize lecture notes, highlight textbooks, and digitize physical handouts on the go. Professionals: Review contracts, sign paperwork, and manage business documents securely. Digital Nomads & Travelers: Work seamlessly on flights, trains, or in remote areas without relying on spotty Wi-Fi. Privacy Advocates: Keep financial records, legal papers, and personal IDs safe from third-party servers. Experience a hassle-free, lightning-fast PDF workspace. Download TouchPDF today and take control of your documents!

Screenshots

Autodesk Fusion3 screens
TouchPDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Autodesk Fusion at 13 against TouchPDF's 15.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Autodesk Fusion versus TouchPDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutodesk FusionTouchPDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.1K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutodesk Inc.TouchQube

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

TouchPDF

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Autodesk Fusion

No in-app purchases

None

TouchPDF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Autodesk Fusion free?
Autodesk Fusion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TouchPDF free?
TouchPDF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Autodesk Fusion or TouchPDF have ads?
Neither Autodesk Fusion nor TouchPDF shows ads.

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