CAD Pockets

CAD Pockets is a mobile CAD product for viewing and working with .dwg drawings, available on Android, iOS, and the web. On a smart device, it can view DWG, DWF, DXF, and PDF files, with 2D and 3D wireframe views as well as 3D solid mode. Drawing tools cover lines, polylines, circles, rectangles, arcs, text, and blocks; editing tools include copy, move, rotate, and mirror. For review, users can add dimensions, measurements, revision clouds, free sketches, and text annotations. The product connects to 12 popular online cloud storage services. Its Collaboration edition adds drawing discussions, task assignment, grouped member management, and drawing history. Creating and editing DWG files are app-only features, while the web version supports collaboration tools such as annotations and communication. The free plan includes fundamental CAD features, third-party cloud storage, 100MB of cloud space, and QQ Group support. The download page lists version 4.6.0, updated on Oct 21, 2021.

CAD Pockets combines drawing viewing and markup tools with cloud connections and collaboration options. Note that DWG creation and editing are limited to the apps, and the listed app update is from 2021.

CAD Pockets may suit people who need to view or mark up CAD drawings on a smart device, or teams that want drawing discussions and task assignment. The web version is for collaboration rather than creating or editing DWG files.

CAD Pockets is a mobile CAD app for viewing and working with drawings, with a web version for collaboration. It best suits people who need drawing access and markup on Android or iOS, plus teams coordinating reviews. Its mobile tools go beyond viewing, but DWG creation and editing are confined to the apps.

Overview

CAD Pockets handles DWG, DWF, DXF and PDF files, with 2D and 3D wireframe views and a 3D solid mode. Drawing tools and basic editing operations make it more capable than a read-only viewer for mobile work. The important boundary is platform-specific: creating and editing DWG files are app-only, while the web version supports collaboration tasks such as annotations and communication.

Connections to 12 popular online cloud storage services and a range of review tools make it useful for people who need to access and discuss drawings across devices. The free plan's 100MB of cloud space, however, is limited for anyone intending to keep a large drawing collection online.

Key features

Viewing, drawing and editing

View DWG, DWF, DXF and PDF files, switch between 2D and 3D wireframe views, or use 3D solid mode. Lines, polylines, circles, rectangles, arcs, text and blocks cover basic drawing work; copy, move, rotate and mirror tools support changes to drawings in the apps. These capabilities make CAD Pockets a practical mobile companion for drawing work, but not a browser-based DWG editor.

Review and teamwork

Dimensions, measurements, revision clouds, free sketching and text annotations let reviewers mark up drawings rather than rely on separate notes. The Collaboration edition adds drawing discussions, task assignment, grouped member management and drawing history. That gives teams a shared review workflow; individuals who only need to inspect or annotate drawings may not need the team-oriented features.

Cloud and customization

Third-party cloud storage is included in the Free and Premium plans, and the service connects to 12 popular online storage providers. Corporate customers can add or remove functions, connect the product to their company system, or use a private-cloud build. Those options suit organizations with specific deployment needs, while the regular plans are more straightforward for individual use.

Pricing

CAD Pockets uses a freemium model, with a free plan and a free trial for eligible teams. The Collaboration and Premium plans have custom pricing.

Free is a sensible starting point for basic CAD work and cloud connections, but its 100MB allowance is the smallest stated storage allocation. Premium raises that to 2GB and adds advanced CAD features, making it the better fit for an individual who needs more than the fundamentals. Collaboration is aimed at teams: it starts at five members, includes scalable 1T cloud space and adds coordination tools and stronger service options. Each eligible team may apply for a three-month trial, and a trial team defaults to 99 members.

The Free and Premium plans list QQ Group support; Collaboration lists 5*8h online service and a VIP service channel. That difference matters to teams that need a more dedicated support route. The plans do not state a renewal term.

Platforms

CAD Pockets is available on Android, iOS and the web. Use the apps for DWG creation and editing; the web version is suited to collaboration, annotations and communication rather than creating or editing DWG files.

Who it's for

CAD Pockets is a good fit for mobile users who need to view, mark up or make drawing changes on a smart device, and for teams that want discussions, assignments and drawing history around shared work. It is less suitable for someone who needs browser-based DWG editing or substantial included cloud storage on a free plan.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Supports DWG, DWF, DXF and PDF, with both 2D and 3D viewing options.
• Mobile drawing and editing tools, plus dimensions and annotation tools, support more than passive viewing.
• The Collaboration edition combines discussions, task assignment, member management and drawing history.
• Connections to 12 popular cloud storage services give users options beyond the included cloud space.

Cons

• DWG creation and editing are app-only, so web users cannot do that work in the browser.
• The Free plan's 100MB cloud space is a tight cap for a sizable drawing library.

Alternatives

For more options, browse CAD Viewer Software.

• CAD Reader is another freemium option with a free plan and apps for Android, iOS, macOS and Windows.
• eDrawings Viewer is free and spans Android, iOS, macOS and Windows; advanced collaboration requires eDrawings Professional.
• ODA File Converter is a free option for Android, Linux, macOS and Windows.
• Glovius is a freemium option with Android, iOS, web and Windows support; its Daily Pack costs $15, paid once for 24 hours of validity, four hours of usage and 20GB file storage, while the Weekly Pack costs $45, paid once.
• DWG FastView offers a Premium plan at $3.99 a month, with 5G cloud storage, premium annotations, dimensions and measurements, and mobile ads removed.
• DWGSee is another freemium option with a free plan and support for Android, macOS, web and Windows.
• CADViewer is a paid option across Android, API, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, web and Windows, with a 10-day trial.
• ShareCAD is a paid option for web, iOS and Android.

Verdict

Choose CAD Pockets if mobile drawing access, app-based edits and markup are the priority, or if a team needs shared review tools and cloud connections. Look elsewhere if browser-based DWG editing is essential or the free plan's 100MB storage limit will not hold enough of your work.