Comparison

The Phillips Machinist vs ThreadKing

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Phillips Machinist

Access essential machine codes, calculators, and practical resources for machinists. Get direct support from engineers and explore a library of machining information. Enhance your productivity and problem-solving on the shop floor.

Highlights
  • Haas G & M reference codes
  • Error and Alarm Codes
  • Calculator library (Inch/Metric)
  • Speeds & Feeds calculator
  • Direct contact with engineers
  • Customizable machine and interest tracking
  • FAQ library
Features
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The Phillips Machinist is your personalized digital manufacturing assistant, with quick access to essential machine codes and calculators, direct contact with Phillips engineers, and practical resources designed to make your life easier. Spark your ingenuity with the Phillips Machinist, the only App you’ll need to succeed! The completely redesigned Phillips Machinist delivers a next level experience offering these key benefits: EASY ACCESS TO CODES AND MANUALS A few clicks and you can access Haas G & M reference codes, Error and Alarm Codes, Macro Variables, and functions – and find information on how to apply them to your machines. Right away. Right on the shop floor. Explore our additional libraries with items from Okamoto, Hermle, Kent, Universal Robots and Markforged. CALCULATOR LIBRARY Enhanced everyday Calculators for the CNC Machinist in both Inch and Metric wherever applicable. Now featuring an information page that not only explains how to use the calculator but also the core concepts behind it! Some inputs have been configured to show suggested ranges for the optimal performance of a CNC program to keep you on the cutting edge. The Result section provides accurate outputs along with supportive images for better understanding of the concept and the results are further fortified with an abundance of videos and articles related to that particular calculator. For example: In the Material Library and Speeds & Feeds Calculator, we have added Haas “Tip of the Day” videos, specifically talking about how the spindle speed and feed-rates affect the surface finish of a machined part. All of this is provided at your fingertips. You’ll have access to these calculators that help make your job easier on the shop floor. From Single Point Thread Turning to Speeds & Feeds we’ve got you covered. With 15 calculators and counting! • Single Point Thread Turning • Mat. Library-Speed & Feeds • Simple Speed & Feeds • Square Hex • Tap Drill - Cutting Tap • Tap Drill - Thread Forming • True Position • Bolt Circle • Countersink • Right Angle Triangle • Drill Tip Depth • Socket Head Cap Screw • Helicoil Tap Drill • Simple Bolt Clearance Chart • Simple Drill Chart A PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE Your machines and your interests are at the forefront. Keep tabs on your machines, and requests right on your homepage. Look at custom curated videos and manuals to take your knowledge to the next level. See what is trending by checking out our featured trending topics. Favorite your most used manuals to keep everything just the way you want it! ASK THE EXPERTS Running into problems on the shop floor? Ask “live” questions to some of the country’s premier applications engineers. The “Ask Joe” section gives you a direct link to the Phillips applications team. Our vast FAQ library has a wealth of knowledge from general machining, 5-axis, and more! Any questions/or concerns, please reach out to us. We would love to hear from you through the app, or at tpm@phillipscorp.com

About

ThreadKing

This app serves as a comprehensive reference and calculator for various thread types and dimensions. It provides detailed information on Metric and UN threads, including tap sizes and thread calculations for cutting and forming taps. Users can also find drill size charts and calculate RPM and feed rates for different materials.

Highlights
  • Metric and UN thread reference
  • Drill/Tap size charts
  • Pipe thread information
  • Cutting tap calculator
  • Forming tap calculator
  • RPM and feed rate calculator
  • Thread dimension details
Features
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ThreadKing is the ultimate reference and calculator for threads. It contains all the information for Metric and UN Taps, Fine/Course Threads, Drill/Tap sizes, Pipe Tap sizes, and Thread Dimension. ThreadKing is also a handy calculator for finding the right drill size in Cutting Tap and Forming Tap based on Thread Percentage. Besides, it calculates RPM and feed rates in Cutting Tap for different materials FEATURES: - Drill/Tap Chart available in drill size standards: Fractional, Letter, Wire Gauge and Metric - Course and Fine Thread - Pipe Thread Chart - Cutting Tap Calculator based on Thread Percentage - Forming Tap Calculator based on Thread Percentage - Cut Tapping RPM and Feed Rate Calculator - Thread Dimension Information: Major Dia, Pitch Dia, Minor Dia, Pitch, Thread Height, Threads per Inch - Formular and Equations for Reference

Screenshots

The Phillips Machinist4 screens
ThreadKing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ThreadKing at none against The Phillips Machinist's shown. ThreadKing also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). The Phillips Machinist's advantage is ratings volume (394 vs 13). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for The Phillips Machinist against 4.7 for ThreadKing. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Phillips Machinist has 394 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of The Phillips Machinist's written reviews are positive against 100% of ThreadKing's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Phillips Machinist ships an update every 6 weeks, ThreadKing every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
The Phillips Machinist versus ThreadKing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Phillips MachinistThreadKing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (394 ratings)4.7 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings394 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.68.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhillips CorporationMotionics LLC

Customer experience

The Phillips Machinist

All ratings394 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative18.3%

ThreadKing

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

The Phillips Machinist

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Cannot sign in via Apple
  • Password incorrect error
  • Cannot reset password
  • White screen on speed and feeds calculator (iPhone)
  • Speeds and feeds calculator boxes not proper
Show 6 more
  • Unable to login, registration error
  • Blank white screen after update
  • Signup not working
  • Unable to select country for signup
  • App crashes on launch
  • No volume on videos

Requested features

4 requests
  • Fix sign-in issues
  • Resolve white screen on calculator
  • Enable offline functionality
  • Add volume to videos

ThreadKing

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

The Phillips Machinist

No in-app purchases

None

ThreadKing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Phillips Machinist free?
The Phillips Machinist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ThreadKing free?
ThreadKing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Phillips Machinist or ThreadKing?
ThreadKing is rated higher. The Phillips Machinist averages 4.6 out of 5 from 394 ratings, while ThreadKing averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.
Do The Phillips Machinist or ThreadKing have ads?
The Phillips Machinist shows ads; ThreadKing does not.
Which is updated more often, The Phillips Machinist or ThreadKing?
The Phillips Machinist ships an update every 6 weeks, and ThreadKing every 6 days. Most recently, The Phillips Machinist was updated on October 14, 2026 and ThreadKing on October 14, 2026.

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