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Best Free Drafting Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.0ā˜…, the free drafting category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 249+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Free Drafting Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Draft PaperDraft PaperFree4.4ā˜… (16K)NoYesOct 2026
2DrawPlanDrawPlanFree3.5ā˜… (5.3K)NoYesOct 2026
3QuikCadQuikCadFreeā€”NoYesOct 2026
4AutoCADAutoCADFree4.4ā˜… (6.3K)NoYesOct 2026
5BuildCAD - Design & DWG ViewerBuildCAD - Design & DWG ViewerFreeā€”NoYesSep 2026
6Graph Paper ProGraph Paper ProFree4.4ā˜… (13)NoYesOct 2026
7Updraw - create 2D CAD drawings with dimensionsUpdraw - create 2D CAD drawings with dimensionsFree3.7ā˜… (356)NoNoSep 2026
8Just DrawJust DrawFreeā€”NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Free Drafting

Draft Paper#1

Draft Paper by Giles Goddard

Editor's Choice
šŸ“Š Productivity
4.4šŸ˜(16K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • šŸ‘ Simple and intuitive to use
  • šŸ’” Useful for quick sketches and floor plans
  • šŸš€ Efficient for basic drafting needs
  • šŸ˜Š Great value for the price

Room to Improve

  • šŸ› Frequent crashes and loss of work
  • šŸ”§ Limited functionality compared to professional CAD tools
  • šŸ”§ Difficulty with precise measurements and line placement
  • šŸ”§ Lack of advanced features like text editing and color fill
DrawPlan#2

DrawPlan by Fleet Investments LLC

Simple FloorPlan Drawing App
Strong Contender
šŸ“Š Productivity
3.5šŸ˜ž(5.3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily create professional floor plans with intuitive drawing tools and AI assistance. Sketch freely or draw precise, to-scale designs, adding details like doors, windows, and furniture. Ideal for professionals and DIYers alike.

What We Love

  • šŸ‘ Easy to use
  • šŸ‘ Straightforward interface
  • šŸ‘ Good selection of standard objects
  • šŸš€ Simple and lightweight

Room to Improve

  • šŸš« Missing scaled measurements
  • šŸš« Functionality is very limited
  • šŸš« No eraser, only undo
  • šŸš« Couldn't adjust line length after setting
  • šŸš« Restricted access to saved plans without subscription
  • šŸš« Glitchy, plans get scrambled when reopened
  • šŸš« Small drawing area, can't zoom out

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FAQ about Free Drafting

What are the best free drafting apps for iPhone?
Draft Paper tops our free drafting apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 16K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Draft Paper has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ free drafting apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.