Probe Setup vs Cutting modes
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™.
Cutting modes
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Cutting modes is an useful tool for manufacturing engineers, NC programmers, machine operators The calculator allows you to translate and calculate the technological parameters of processing, has a convenient and understandable interface. The application was created with the support of professionals in the production of high-strength metal cutting tools from Microbor. Long-term work in this industry and our own high-tech production guarantee the large-scale functionality of the program and the reliability of calculations. The application helps to calculate milling, turning, drilling and other technological parameters by selecting the material to be processed and entering various processing parameters. Peculiarities: - calculation of milling parameters - calculation of turning parameters - calculation of drilling parameters - coolant concentration calculation - system of tolerances If you have any suggestions or wishes for the functionality and operation of the application, please write us an e-mail: softengineerdeveloper@gmail.com, pshulmeyster@microbor.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cutting modes at every 9 days against Probe Setup's every 5 months. Cutting modes also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Probe Setup ships an update every 5 months, Cutting modes every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Probe Setup | Cutting modes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Renishaw plc | Microbor GmbH |
In-app purchases
Probe Setup
No in-app purchases
Cutting modes
No in-app purchases
Questions
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