Comparison

The Phillips Machinist vs RLD One Input

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

RLD One Input

Features
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This is the data input companion app for RLD One.

Screenshots

The Phillips Machinist4 screens
RLD One Input3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RLD One Input at none against The Phillips Machinist's shown. RLD One Input also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The Phillips Machinist versus RLD One Input: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Phillips MachinistRLD One Input
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (393 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings393 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhillips CorporationReal Life Data, Inc.

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

RLD One Input

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

The Phillips Machinist

No in-app purchases

None

RLD One Input

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Phillips Machinist free?
The Phillips Machinist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RLD One Input free?
RLD One Input is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Phillips Machinist or RLD One Input have ads?
The Phillips Machinist shows ads; RLD One Input does not.

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