Machining Advisor Pro vs ShopCAM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
ShopCAM
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ShopCAM Pro turns your phone into a shop-floor CAM station. Describe the operation, get clean Fanuc-flavor G-code — no PC, no CAD file, no waiting. WHAT IT DOES • Conversational input: pick the operation, fill in the numbers, generate code • Covers drilling, peck drilling, milling, boring, tapping, threadmilling, and more • Fanuc-compatible ISO output — drops straight into Haas, Mazak, Centroid, LinuxCNC, Mach3/4 • 2D toolpath preview so you can visually verify the path before cutting • Machine profiles: save your tool offsets, rapid heights, and feed defaults • Full G-code editor with copy and share FREE TIER Drill and peck drilling operations — full featured, no time limit. SHOPCAM PRO Unlock all operations including milling, boring, tapping, threadmilling, and every future template. Three ways to subscribe: • Monthly: flexible, cancel any time • Annual: ~30% savings vs monthly • Lifetime: one payment, own it forever BUILT FOR THE SHOP FLOOR Works completely offline. No account required. Designed to be usable with one hand while standing at a machine. Always single-block, reduced rapid, and dry-run before cutting. ShopCAM handles the math — you handle the machine. Subscriptions auto-renew until cancelled. Manage in your Apple ID Subscription Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://doublevision.company/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Machining Advisor Pro at none against ShopCAM's 4. ShopCAM's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, 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. ShopCAM sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Machining Advisor Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
Machining Advisor Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, ShopCAM weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Machining Advisor Pro | ShopCAM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (164 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 164 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HARVEY TOOL COMPANY, LLC | Double Vision USA LLC |
Bugs and requests
Machining Advisor Pro
Reported bugs
12 issues- Unable to input info beyond tool and material
- Tool path type not working
- Machine spindle not working
- Tool holder not working
- Won't open right now
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- Interface CONSTANTLY hides the submit button
- Privacy policy doesn't open a browser
- 500 error every time on sign in
- Unable to actually read the terms and conditions
- Privacy terms link was broken
- App crashes after sign in
- App locks up
Requested features
3 requests- Quick list for daily tools
- Ability to adjust radial depth of cut
- Allow finishing input without resetting
ShopCAM
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Machining Advisor Pro
No in-app purchases
ShopCAM
- ShopCAM Pro Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- ShopCAM Pro Yearly7 Days trial$149.991 Year
- ShopCAM Pro Lifetime$399.99
- Machine Shop Bundle$499.99
Questions
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