Probe Setup vs M.A. Ford Machining Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Probe Setup
This application guides users through the setup and configuration of Renishaw machine tool probes. It offers visual instructions and video tutorials for Trigger Logic™ or Opti-Logic™ compatible systems. It is intended for machine tool builders, OEMs, distributors, agents, and end users.
- Step-by-step visual instructions
- Video tutorials
- Configure Trigger Logic™ probes
- Configure Opti-Logic™ probes
- Renishaw probing system setup
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The Probe Setup app simplifies the process of configuring Renishaw machine tool probes compatible with Trigger Logic™ or Opti-Logic™. Aimed at machine tool builders, OEMs, distributors, agents and end users, the app provides clear, step-by-step, visual instructions and video tutorials to guide a user through the process of setting up and configuring a Renishaw machine tool probing system. Caution: This app will reconfigure your Renishaw probing system and can only be used to configure Renishaw machine tool probes compatibile with Trigger Logic™ or Opti-Logic™.
M.A. Ford Machining Calculator
Calculate advanced speeds and feeds for High Speed Machining (HSM) strategies. Supports various ISO materials and adaptive cutting data based on workpiece and input parameters. Features an intuitive interface, metric/US unit selection, and the ability to save and share data.
- HSM speeds and feeds calculation
- Support for ISO materials
- Adaptive cutting data
- Intuitive touchscreen interface
- Metric & US unit support
- Save and share cutting data
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Advanced speeds and feeds calculator optimised for High Speed Machining (HSM) strategies Supports a wide range of ISO materials, including hardened steels and exotic alloys Adaptive cutting data derived from workpiece material and input parameters Intuitive User Interface - touchscreen adjustment provides instant updates & visual feedback Selectable metric & US capability Maximum RPM option ensures you only get data you can use Save and share feature - keep a record of your cutting data and share with other users
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: M.A. Ford Machining Calculator at 4.8 against Probe Setup's 2.2. M.A. Ford Machining Calculator also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 25%) and ratings volume (39 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
M.A. Ford Machining Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: M.A. Ford Machining Calculator has 39 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Probe Setup's written reviews are positive against 50% of M.A. Ford Machining Calculator's.
Probe Setup ships an update every 5 months, M.A. Ford Machining Calculator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Probe Setup | M.A. Ford Machining Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (6 ratings) | 4.8 (39 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 39 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 13.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Renishaw plc | M.A. Ford Europe Ltd |
Customer experience
Probe Setup
M.A. Ford Machining Calculator
In-app purchases
Probe Setup
No in-app purchases
M.A. Ford Machining Calculator
No in-app purchases
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