Best Drafting Design Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good drafting design apps. We benchmark 247+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Drafting Design Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1BuildCAD - Design & DWG ViewerBuildCAD - Design & DWG ViewerFreeNoYesAug 2026
2UVCAD-CAD 2D Drawing DraftingUVCAD-CAD 2D Drawing DraftingFree3.2★ (5)NoNoJul 2026
3QuikCadQuikCadFreeNoYesJul 2026
4DWG FastView-CAD Viewer&EditorDWG FastView-CAD Viewer&EditorFree4.5★ (1.1K)YesYesAug 2026
5AutoCADAutoCADFree4.4★ (6.3K)NoYesAug 2026
6Home Design 3D: Draw & PlanHome Design 3D: Draw & PlanFree4.3★ (105K)YesYesAug 2026
7CAD Viewer EditorCAD Viewer EditorFreeNoNoAug 2026
8DartSide Pattern DraftingDartSide Pattern DraftingFree1.4★ (7)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Drafting Design

UVCAD-CAD 2D Drawing Drafting#2

UVCAD-CAD 2D Drawing Drafting by Mozongsoft Co. Ltd.

Dxf/dwg sketch editor & viewer
Strong Contender
💼 Business
3.2(5 ratings)
Free
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This app provides a 2D CAD drawing and drafting tool optimized for touchscreens. It offers a comprehensive set of drawing, editing, and annotation tools for designers, engineers, and architects to create precise technical drawings on mobile devices.

More Drafting Design apps to explore

4
DWG FastView-CAD Viewer&Editor
DWG FastView-CAD Viewer&Editor
DWG FastView-CAD Viewer&Editor
* Support 2D/3D CAD formats
Free

This cross-platform CAD application allows users to view, edit, and create 2D and 3D designs on the go. It supports a wide range of file formats and offers advanced tools for precise drawing, measurement, and annotation, even offline.

View and edit 2D/3D CAD drawingsSupports over 40 3D drawing formatsAccurate measurement and annotation tools
📊 Productivity
(1.1K)
free with in-app purchases
5
AutoCAD
AutoCAD
AutoCAD
DWG Viewer & Editor
Free

Access and edit CAD drawings on the go with this official application. It provides essential drafting and design tools for creating, updating, and sharing 2D drawings from any device. Collaborate with teams and simplify workflows by accessing files from various cloud storage services.

2D file viewingCreate, edit, and share 2D drawingsOffline work and sync
📊 Productivity
(6.3K)
freemium
6
Home Design 3D: Draw & Plan
Home Design 3D: Draw & Plan
Home Design 3D: Draw & Plan
Room Plans & Interior Design
Free

Design your dream home in 3D with an intuitive planner and immersive visuals. Create floor plans, furnish rooms with thousands of items, and visualize your space with photorealistic renderings and VR export. Perfect for renovations, interior design, and construction planning.

2D floor plan drawingImmersive 3D and 5D visualizationExtensive furniture and decor library
📊 Productivity
(105K)
free with in-app purchases
7
CAD Viewer Editor
CAD Viewer Editor
CAD Viewer Editor
DWG & DXF Drawings: View, Edit
Free
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)
8
DartSide Pattern Drafting
DartSide Pattern Drafting
DartSide Pattern Drafting
by DartSide
Free

This app allows users to digitize sewing patterns by scanning them with a mobile device. It offers tools for drawing, modifying, and industrializing pattern pieces, with options to add indicators and seam allowances. Patterns can be exported in PDF or SVG formats for further use in design software.

Scan paper patterns or fabricCorrect perspective distortionsDraw and modify lines/curves
🎨 Graphics & Design
(7)
free with in-app purchases
9
ARES Touch: DWG Viewer & CAD
ARES Touch: DWG Viewer & CAD
ARES Touch: DWG Viewer & CAD
Read, Modify & Annotate in DWG
Free

This CAD software allows professionals to view, create, annotate, and modify DWG drawings on mobile devices. Free users can access viewing and basic annotation tools, while subscribers unlock hundreds of advanced creation and editing features.

View, create, and modify DWG drawingsAnnotate with text, dimensions, and revision cloudsSynchronize files with cloud storage
📊 Productivity
(143)
free with in-app purchases
10
CAD Reader-View & Measure DWG
CAD Reader-View & Measure DWG
CAD Reader-View & Measure DWG
DWG & PDF viewer
Free

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.

View DWG, DXF, and PDF filesScale drawing and measure area/lengthAdd image, voice, and text annotations
📊 Productivity
(22)
free with in-app purchases
11
CadAuto: DWG DXF CAD Viewer 3D
CadAuto: DWG DXF CAD Viewer 3D
CadAuto: DWG DXF CAD Viewer 3D
Blueprint reader & measure
Free
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)
12
Fashion Design - Tracing Paper
Fashion Design - Tracing Paper
Fashion Design - Tracing Paper
by Vaishnavi Shah
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
13
iDesign
iDesign
iDesign
by TouchAware Limited
Free

Create professional 2D vector drawings, illustrations, and technical designs on your iPad or iPhone. Offers precise touch-based editing with unique offset controls and a full suite of advanced tools for graphics and technical design.

2D vector drawing and designPrecise touch-based editingAdvanced path editing
📊 Productivity
(84)
free with in-app purchases
14
Design Studio For Crafting
Design Studio For Crafting
Design Studio For Crafting
Stickers, Fonts, DIY, Cutfiles
Free
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)
15
ZWCAD Mobile - Mobile CAD
ZWCAD Mobile - Mobile CAD
ZWCAD Mobile - Mobile CAD
DWG viewer and editor
Free

This application allows users to view, edit, and share CAD drawings on their mobile devices. It supports multiple file formats, offers precise measurement tools, and includes a wide range of editing and drawing functions. It's designed for professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction.

View and edit DWG filesSupports DWF, DXF, PDF formatsPrecise measurement tools
📊 Productivity
(302)
free with in-app purchases
16
uMake: 3D CAD Modeling, Design
uMake: 3D CAD Modeling, Design
uMake: 3D CAD Modeling, Design
AI Sketch, Model & Create
Free

Create professional 3D CAD models, architectural designs, and product concepts on your iPad or iPhone. This app offers industrial-grade modeling tools, AI-powered design features, and extensive resources for designers and engineers.

NURBS-based 3D modelingAI design tools for styling and renderingArchitectural and interior design tools
🎨 Graphics & Design
(4K)
free with in-app purchases
17
CAD FastView: DWG & DXF Viewer
CAD FastView: DWG & DXF Viewer
CAD FastView: DWG & DXF Viewer
by 峰 蔺
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
18
Draft Paper
Draft Paper
Draft Paper
by Giles Goddard
Free
$7.99 | 100% OFF

Create floor plans, layouts, and blueprints with ease using intuitive drawing tools. Support for multiple layers, iCloud, and Dropbox integration allows for seamless workflow. Export your designs to various formats for printing or further editing.

Draw lines, rectangles, text, and moreSupport for multiple layersExport to PDF, JPEG, and DXF
📊 Productivity
(14K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Design Maker for Craft Space ‎
Design Maker for Craft Space ‎
Design Maker for Craft Space ‎
Monogram, Fonts, Sublimations
Free

Create custom cut files, monograms, and sublimation designs for your craft projects. This app offers a vast library of templates and editing tools to personalize t-shirts, cups, wall art, and more. Easily remove backgrounds, resize designs, and export in various formats.

5000+ SVG Cut File templates1000+ Sublimation and watercolor designsOne-click Background Remover
🎨 Graphics & Design
(19)
free with in-app purchases
20
Design for Cricut Design Space
Design for Cricut Design Space
Design for Cricut Design Space
SVGs, Fonts, Shapes & more
Free

Create custom designs for crafting and DIY projects with a vast library of SVGs, fonts, and shapes. AI tools can convert images to SVGs and generate new assets from text prompts. Organize and import designs easily into your favorite software.

Extensive SVG, sublimation, and sticker collectionLarge font library for customizationAI image to SVG conversion
🎨 Graphics & Design
(87)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Drafting Design

Are there free drafting design apps for iPhone?
Yes — 20 of the top drafting design apps we rank are free to download, including BuildCAD - Design & DWG Viewer and UVCAD-CAD 2D Drawing Drafting.
BuildCAD - Design & DWG Viewer has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 247+ drafting design apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.