Comparison

Camcut vs Helix Angle Calculator

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

Head to head
About

Camcut

This app provides a comprehensive suite of technical calculators and standardized tables for metalworking and machining. It offers tools for calculating cutting values, dimensions, tolerances, and includes guides on G-codes and Mastercam.

Highlights
  • Cutting value calculations
  • Technical calculators (thermal expansion, weight, etc.)
  • Standardized tables (ISO tolerances, threads)
  • Machining guides (G-codes, Mastercam)
  • Unit conversion
  • Workpiece price calculation
Features
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Camcut mobile app includes a variety of technical calculators which help you to calculate machining values, coordinates, thermal expansion and other calculations related to metalwork. The application also includes many different standardized tables, which have been published with the permission of Finnish Standards Association (SFS). In these tables you can find for example dimensions for different threads as well as general and ISO tolerances. The application's guides include plenty of useful information about most relevant topics in machining, such as G-codes, functionalities of Mastercam and geometrical tolerances. The application is specifically designed as a tool for production workers and other personnel of machining workshops, as well as an aid for metalwork teachers and students. The application is available in various languages including Deutsch, Eesti, English, Español, Français, Italiano, Polski, Português, Русский, Suomi, Svenska. The application is free of charge. Technical features: CUTTING VALUES - Spindle Speed - Cutting Speed - Table Feed - Feed per Tooth - Milling Removal Rate - Average Chip Thickness - Surface Roughness for Lathe - Surface Roughness for Milling TECHNICAL CALCULATORS - Thermal Expansion - Triangle Calculator - Weight Calculator - Bolt Circle Calculator - Cutting Fluid Concentration - Unit Converter (mm/inch, angles, hardness, surface roughness) - Workpiece Price Calculator - Drill Tip Length Calculator TABLES - ISO Tolerances (SFS-EN ISO 286) - General Tolerances (SFS-EN 22768-1 / SFS-EN 22768-2) - Threads (ISO M, ISO MF, ISO MJ, UNC, UNF, UNEF, BSF, BSW, NPT, TR RD, PG, BA, S) - Thread undercuts (DIN 76-1 / SFS 2013) - Bolt Torque GUIDES - Mastercam Shortcuts - G-codes - M-codes - Calibration - Geometrical Tolerances

About

Helix Angle Calculator

Features
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Precision Threading, Simplified Helix Angle Calculator is a fast, free solution for calculating helix angles and selecting the correct anvil (insert shim) for any CNC thread-turning operation. Key Features - One-step calculations – Enter thread diameter and pitch, tap “Calculate,” and you’re done. - Accurate anvil selection – Choose your threading insert type and instantly receive the recommended anvil part number. - Metric and imperial support – Switch effortlessly between mm and TPI. - Offline functionality – No internet required, ideal for shop floor environments. - Multilingual interface – Available in Bahasa Indonesia, Dansk, Deutsch, English, Español, Français, Italiano, Magyar, Nederlands, Polski, Svenska, 繁體中文, 简体中文, 日本語 and 한국어.   Completely free – No ads, no sign-up, just practical tooling knowledge. How It Works 1. Enter the thread’s diameter. 2. Specify the pitch. 3. Select your insert code (e.g., 16ER, 22IR). 4. Instantly view the calculated helix angle and recommended anvil. Expert Guidance Included The app includes safety notes, multi-start thread considerations, and a direct link to a detailed guide on helix angles in thread turning—perfect for both experienced machinists and apprentices. Disclaimer All calculations are provided for reference purposes only. Always verify tooling parameters before machining. SmiCut assumes no responsibility for application results. Enhance precision, extend tool life, and streamline production—download Helix Angle Calculator today.

Screenshots

Camcut4 screens
Helix Angle Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Helix Angle Calculator at weekly against Camcut's every 4 months. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camcut ships an update every 4 months, Helix Angle Calculator weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Camcut versus Helix Angle Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamcutHelix Angle Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCamcut OySmiCut AB

In-app purchases

None

Camcut

No in-app purchases

None

Helix Angle Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Camcut free?
Camcut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Helix Angle Calculator free?
Helix Angle Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Camcut or Helix Angle Calculator have ads?
Neither Camcut nor Helix Angle Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camcut or Helix Angle Calculator?
Camcut ships an update every 4 months, and Helix Angle Calculator weekly. Most recently, Camcut was updated on October 3, 2026 and Helix Angle Calculator on October 28, 2026.

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