iPad software for drawing

[Iceverge]

I normally use Sketchup on my laptop for drawing but would like something for my iPad when travelling. 

 

It doesn't need to be 3d. Just something that I can accurately draw dimensioned plans and details in 2d as well as handwrite notes on the page etc.

 

Basically the technological equivalent of T square, ruler, paper and a pencil. 

 

Also I'm debating an Apple pencil to compliment it. Any pros/cons. 

[G and J]

+1

 

As an iPad junky who powers up a windows (pan!j laptop as soon as the required diagrams get above v basic I second this question.  

[ETC]

I use Concept App for everything I have done on this forum. Plus Apple Pencil 1 and 2.

[Iceverge]

Something simpler would do me. 

 

Is it any good for detail drawings?

[ETC]

It’s not cad but it would do for detailed drawings.

[SteamyTea]

Is it freeware, or does it have Apple prices.

 

Are there any free vector packages for iPads?

 

Is Vectornator still about, that used to be free.

[fatgus]

Bit late to this, but in case it helps someone… I found ArchiTouch 3D pretty good. There’s a free plan, or you can pay by week/month/year. Easy to use, with or without an Apple Pencil, and the paid plan has quite useful outputs…  

[Gordo]

DWG Fast view is usable cad app for iPad. Free version has most of the stuff

[G and J]

10 hours ago, Gordo said:

DWG Fast view is usable cad app for iPad. Free version has most of the stuff

@Gordo Is this the one you mean?

[Gordo]

On 30/12/2024 at 10:05, G and J said:

@Gordo Is this the one you mean?

That’s it. Works a bit differently to others. But quite usable. Especially if you pay. Don’t use it much as I prefer computer for cad

Edited January 1 by Gordo

[G and J]

@Gordo  Ta. 

[zzPaulzz]

I’m using Onshape for my detail work.  It’s a fully fitted CAD that runs entirely in the browser, and is free if you don’t mind all your drawings being public. I also use HomeDesign3D for 3D visualisation. 

[G and J]

1 hour ago, zzPaulzz said:

I’m using Onshape for my detail work.  It’s a fully fitted CAD that runs entirely in the browser, and is free if you don’t mind all your drawings being public. I also use HomeDesign3D for 3D visualisation. 

Is that on windows?

[zzPaulzz]

Insulator works on any device with browser. I use Home Design 3D on my iPad, iPhone and MacBook. 

[zzPaulzz]

On 01/03/2025 at 05:49, zzPaulzz said:

Insulator works on any device with browser. I use Home Design 3D on my iPad, iPhone and MacBook. 

Sorry, autocorrect interfered: “Onshape works in most browsers”

[MikeSharp01]

I also use onShape for 3D work it is very good and an excellent grounding if you ever want / get to use the bigger packages like Solidworks, Catia or Autocad / Revitt