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Best Industrial Design Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 250+ industrial design apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Industrial Design Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1ConceptsConceptsFree4.7★ (26K)NoYesAug 2026
2Morpholio Trace - Sketch CADMorpholio Trace - Sketch CADFree4.7★ (11K)NoYesAug 2026
3uMake: 3D CAD Modeling, DesignuMake: 3D CAD Modeling, DesignFree4.2★ (4K)YesYesAug 2026
4Design MaterialsDesign MaterialsFree4.5★ (2)NoYesJul 2026
5DexignerDexignerFree4.7★ (96)NoNoAug 2026
6Interior Design PROInterior Design PROFree4.0★ (541)YesYesAug 2026
7Onshape 3D CADOnshape 3D CADFree3.5★ (408)NoNoAug 2026
8Design Solutions MagazineDesign Solutions MagazineFree—NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Industrial Design

Concepts#1

Concepts by TopHatch, Inc.

Sketch, note & draw infinitely
Editor's Choice
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.7😊(26K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This flexible vector-based sketchbook offers an infinite canvas for ideation and design. Easily sketch, take notes, and create detailed designs with editable strokes and powerful tools. Share your work in various formats for seamless collaboration and professional output.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Infinite canvas
  • 👍 Intuitive and customizable interface
  • 🎨 Powerful drawing and sketching tools
  • 💡 Versatile for various use cases (architecture, design, note-taking)

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Steep learning curve for some users
  • 💰 Subscription model can be expensive for casual users
Morpholio Trace - Sketch CAD#2

Morpholio Trace - Sketch CAD by Vectorworks, Inc.

Design & Architecture Drawing
Strong Contender
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.7😊(11K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app is a comprehensive design and architecture drawing tool. It allows users to sketch, layer ideas, and communicate designs through markups. It supports various file types and offers tools for creating professional-quality drawings to scale.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Powerful sketching and drawing tools
  • 🔍 Accurate scale and measurement features
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 💡 Innovative stencil and perspective tools

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Requires account creation to use
  • 💰 Subscription-based pricing model
uMake: 3D CAD Modeling, Design#3

uMake: 3D CAD Modeling, Design by UMake

AI Sketch, Model & Create
Worth Considering
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.2😞(4K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Simple and easy to use
  • 🔍 Powerful 3D design capabilities
  • 💡 Useful pre-made templates
  • 👍 Great for beginners

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues

More Industrial Design apps to explore

4
Design Materials
Design Materials
Design Materials
AI-Materials Manager
Free

This app serves as an offline reference guide for various design materials, including polymers and metals. It allows users to manage their own material data, view 3D models, and capture objects with their device's camera. Ideal for professionals and hobbyists involved in product design and 3D printing.

Offline material reference guideCustom material and resin management3D model viewer and import/export
📊 Productivity
(2)
free with in-app purchases
5
Dexigner
Dexigner
Dexigner
Design News for Creatives
Free

Access the latest design news, upcoming events, and competitions. Discover design-related places and people in your area, and explore a comprehensive directory of design firms and resources. Stay informed and connected within the creative community.

Latest design news with push notificationsList of design events, exhibitions, and conferencesDesign, architecture, illustration, and fashion awards
📡 News
(96)
free
6
Interior Design PRO
Interior Design PRO
Interior Design PRO
Home Decor and Room Planner
Free

Design any space with a vast collection of real-life objects and materials. Create stunning, photo-realistic 8k images of your interior designs. This app is intuitive for beginners yet powerful for professionals.

Design any spaceExtensive object and material library8k photo-realistic renders
🌟 Lifestyle
(541)
free with in-app purchases
7
Onshape 3D CAD
Onshape 3D CAD
Onshape 3D CAD
Speed Up Your Product Design
Free

This professional CAD platform enables real-time collaboration on product design from any device. It offers parametric modeling tools, secure cloud storage, and version control, streamlining the design process for teams and individuals. Supports students and educators with free access for non-commercial projects.

Parametric modeling toolsReal-time team collaborationCloud-based data management
📊 Productivity
(408)
free with in-app purchases
8
Design Solutions Magazine
Design Solutions Magazine
Design Solutions Magazine
by Datateam Business Media Ltd
Free
💼 Business
(0)
9
IDC 2026
IDC 2026
IDC 2026
IDC and Education Symposium
Free

This event app brings together design professionals for a symposium featuring keynote sessions, workshops, and discussions. It emphasizes the process and realities behind design work, fostering inspiration and honest conversation.

Keynote sessionsWorkshopsExhibitions
💼 Business
(1)
free
10
The Design Ethos
The Design Ethos
The Design Ethos
The Next Gen Creator OS
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
11
Live Home 3D - House Design
Live Home 3D - House Design
Live Home 3D - House Design
Your Dream Home Design
Free

Create detailed floor plans and visualize your home designs in real-time 3D. This app offers tools for interior design, landscape planning, and renovation projects, allowing you to experiment with layouts, materials, and furniture before making real-world decisions. It supports architecture and construction-ready output for professional use.

2D floor plan creationReal-time 3D visualizationExtensive object and material library
🌟 Lifestyle
(19K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Industrial Metal Services
Industrial Metal Services
Industrial Metal Services
More than Steel
Free
💼 Business
(0)
13
Leaders of Design
Leaders of Design
Leaders of Design
Leaders of Design
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
14
Industrial Red Tag
Industrial Red Tag
Industrial Red Tag
by Nitin Patel
Free
💼 Business
(0)
15
AI Interior Design - KERA
AI Interior Design - KERA
AI Interior Design - KERA
AI Interior & Exterior Design
Free
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)
16
General Industrial Automation
General Industrial Automation
General Industrial Automation
General Industrial Supply
Free
🛍️ Shopping
(0)
17
industrial market
industrial market
industrial market
A New Industry-Only Platform
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
18
Design Central UK
Design Central UK
Design Central UK
Interiors Event Guide
Free
📚 Books
(0)
19
The Design Vault
The Design Vault
The Design Vault
Easy Sourcing for Builders
Free
💼 Business
(0)
20
Design Centre Chelsea Harbour
Design Centre Chelsea Harbour
Design Centre Chelsea Harbour
by IDEC Promotions Limited
Free
💼 Business
(0)

FAQ about Industrial Design

What are the best industrial design apps for iPhone?
Concepts tops our industrial design apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 26K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top industrial design apps we rank are free to download, including Concepts and Morpholio Trace - Sketch CAD.
Concepts has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ industrial design apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Concepts is a flexible, vector-based sketchbook designed for ideation, planning, and creation. It provides an infinite canvas where users can sketch, take notes, draw storyboards, and develop designs with editable vector strokes.
Key features include an infinite canvas with customizable paper types and grids, realistic drawing tools, an editable vector-based sketching system, unlimited layers, and scale/measurement tools for real-world dimensions. Users can also create and share object libraries.