The Director by NFDA vs Cutting Tool Engineering
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Director by NFDA
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The Director is the official publication of the National Funeral Directors Association. As the premier funeral service magazine, The Director offers objective, thought-provoking reporting by experts in the field and equips funeral service professionals to help them operate their funeral homes, cemeteries, crematories and affiliated businesses more effectively and better serve families and community. This application is powered by GTxcel, a leader in digital publishing technology, provider of hundreds of online digital publications and mobile magazine apps.
Cutting Tool Engineering
Access the leading magazine for the metalworking industry, covering all aspects of machining processes. Explore cutting and grinding operations, tools, fluids, and machine technologies. Published 12 times a year, it's a key resource for industry decision-makers.
- Metalworking industry coverage
- Machining process insights
- Cutting and grinding operations
- Tooling and fluids
- Machine tool technology
- Digital media presence
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Now the most requested magazine in the metalworking industry, Cutting Tool Engineering offers an editorial package that makes it the must-read magazine for industry decision-makers. Our magazine, which is published 12 times a year by CTE Publications Inc., Arlington Heights, Illinois, is the backbone of CTE's ever-expanding digital media presence—from our website to our YouTube, Vimeo and social media channels. As a multimedia business-to-business publisher, CTE covers all aspects of the machining process, including cutting and grinding operations, cutting/abrasive tools, metalworking fluids, the workpiece and workholders, toolholders, machine tools, software, controllers and more. 1 year subscription (12 issues) for $93.99 or a single issue for $9.99. Subscriptions will start from the most current eCommerce enabled issue going forward for one year from the date of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew via your iTunes account 24-hours prior to the end of your subscription at the rate of $93.99 for one year. You can turn off the auto-renew feature up to 24-hours before the end of your subscription by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Subscriptions cannot be cancelled during the active subscription period. PRIVACY POLICY -https://www.gtxcel.com/privacy/ TERMS OF SERVICE/ EULA - https://www.gtxcel.com/tos/ This application is powered by GTxcel, a leader in digital publishing technology, provider of hundreds of online digital publications and mobile magazine apps.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Director by NFDA at none against Cutting Tool Engineering's 10. Cutting Tool Engineering's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 46 months). On price, ads, 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. Cutting Tool Engineering sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. The Director by NFDA asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Director by NFDA ships an update every 46 months, Cutting Tool Engineering every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Director by NFDA | Cutting Tool Engineering |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 46 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.2 | 10.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | National Funeral Directors Association | CTE PUBLICATIONS, INC |
In-app purchases
The Director by NFDA
No in-app purchases
Cutting Tool Engineering
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Questions
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