Comparison

The Phillips Machinist vs Thread Calculator

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

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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

Thread Calculator

This app provides a quick and easy way to calculate thread dimensions for various units, including tap hole sizes and bolt specifications. It helps metalworkers find precise measurements for internal and external threads without consulting tables.

Highlights
  • Thread cutting calculator for multiple units
  • Cold forming calculator
  • Thread repair calculator
  • Tap hole and bolt diameter calculation
  • Saves time compared to tables
Features
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The app includes: - A calculator for thread cutting for the following units: M, MF, UNC, UNEF, UNF, UNR, UNS, NPT, NPTF, NPSC, NPSF, NPSL, NPSM, BA, BSP, BSF, BSW, BSPP, TR, and TRF - A calculator for cold forming - A calculator for thread repair You want to know which tap hole you should drill for threading or which bolt you should use? With this app, you will find the desired measures in no time: Simply select the desired thread type, nominal size, and pitch and you will get the matching diameter for your project. This saves precious time you would have spent tediously searching for internal and external thread dimensions in tables. As this app is still in its development phase, new features will follow soon, so stay tuned! GSR Gustav Stursberg GmbH is a manufacturer for high-quality thread cutting tools with 130 years of operational experience in the area of threading tool production. The product portfolio includes a wide selection of tools for different areas of application. GSR taps, twist drills, round dies, and tool holders are manufactured to the highest quality standards in our own production facilities. The constant quality control during the production process guarantees a consistent good quality in all national as well as international production facilities. This requires enormous precision, which is reflected by our tools. Precision is in the details. Since 1889.

Screenshots

The Phillips Machinist4 screens
Thread Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Phillips Machinist at 78% against Thread Calculator's 33%. The Phillips Machinist also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (394 vs 14). Thread Calculator's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). 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

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

The Phillips Machinist holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Phillips Machinist has 394 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of The Phillips Machinist's written reviews are positive against 33% of Thread Calculator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Phillips Machinist ships an update every 6 weeks, Thread Calculator every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The Phillips Machinist versus Thread Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Phillips MachinistThread Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (394 ratings) — better4.4 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings394 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 18 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhillips CorporationGSR Gustav Stursberg GmbH

Customer experience

The Phillips Machinist

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

Thread Calculator

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

Thread Calculator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

The Phillips Machinist

No in-app purchases

None

Thread Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Phillips Machinist free?
The Phillips Machinist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thread Calculator free?
Thread Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Phillips Machinist or Thread Calculator?
The Phillips Machinist is rated higher. The Phillips Machinist averages 4.6 out of 5 from 394 ratings, while Thread Calculator averages 4.4 from 14 ratings.
Do The Phillips Machinist or Thread Calculator have ads?
Both The Phillips Machinist and Thread Calculator show ads.
Which is updated more often, The Phillips Machinist or Thread Calculator?
The Phillips Machinist ships an update every 6 weeks, and Thread Calculator every 18 months. Most recently, The Phillips Machinist was updated on November 6, 2026 and Thread Calculator on November 3, 2026.

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