Box vs Machining Advisor Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Box
Design and generate custom laser-cut boxes with adjustable dimensions, material thickness, and joint styles. Preview layouts and export designs as SVG or PDF for cutting. Supports various box configurations and lid types.
- Customizable box dimensions
- Adjustable material thickness
- Multiple joint styles
- Lid customization
- Project layout preview
- SVG/PDF export
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Create custom laser-cut boxes quickly and easily! 1. Define project size and features 2. Preview the project layout 3. Export as SVG or PDF Details • Get started with a template or modify an existing project • Specify the dimensions, material thickness and joint style • Add a separate lid and customize its appearance, fit and size. • Switch to the project layout tab to get a preview of the layout file that that will be generated. • Export the project for further processing or cutting. Boxes can be fully enclosed with 6 sides, or have one or more sides removed for open boxes, frames or other combinations. Lids can be flat or fit over with adjustable depth and fit. Grid Dividers can be added to boxes, with or without frames around the edges. Joints can be plain or smooth, or box joints that are automatic or specified by count. Material thickness and kerf can be configured for a precise fit.
Machining Advisor Pro
This app provides recommended running parameters for CNC machining, specifically for Helical Solutions and Harvey Tool products. It generates customized speeds and feeds based on your end mill, tool path, material, and machine setup, optimizing metal removal rates and shop productivity.
- CNC speeds and feeds calculator
- Optimized for 30,000+ products
- Supports 300+ material grades
- Intuitive user interface
- Customized setup options
- Quick search functionality
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Machining Advisor Pro quickly, seamlessly, and accurately provides recommended running parameters for CNC machining with your Helical Solutions and Harvey Tool products. Generate specialized speeds and feeds by pairing your end mill with your exact tool path, material, and machine setup. OPTIMIZED FOR 30,000+ PRODUCTS Increase metal removal rates and shop productivity with customized running parameters specifically designed for Helical Solutions and Harvey Tool products. 300+ MATERIAL GRADES Take into account the specific material grade and condition of your workpiece. INTUITIVE USER INTERFACE Save time by quickly determining your end mill’s optimal running parameters. CUSTOMIZED SETUP OPTIONS Enter your machine and setup details to generate personalized Speeds & Feeds. QUICK SEARCH FUNCTIONALITY Narrow down options quickly with a convenient Type Ahead feature and Auto-Tool selection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Box at 82% against Machining Advisor Pro's 17%. Box also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). Machining Advisor Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (163 vs 36). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Box sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Machining Advisor Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
Box holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 163 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Box's written reviews are positive against 17% of Machining Advisor Pro's.
Box ships an update every 2 months, Machining Advisor Pro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Box | Machining Advisor Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (36 ratings) — better | 4.0 (163 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews — better | 17.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 36 | 163 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Derek Graham | HARVEY TOOL COMPANY, LLC |
Customer experience
Box
Machining Advisor Pro
In-app purchases
Box
- CNC Router Joinery$1.99
- Caddy/Tote Handle$1.99
- Kerf-o-meter Plus Upgrade$1.99
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- Grid Dividers - Unlimited$4.99
- Enhanced Project Fit$4.99
Machining Advisor Pro
No in-app purchases
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