Comparison

URMA S.M.A.G. vs MachiningGuru

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

Head to head
About

URMA S.M.A.G.

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The Smart Machining Application Guide App (URMA S.M.A.G) is a real help for all machine operators working with RX reaming inserts. The core element of the app is a cutting data computer which immediately provides reliable cutting data for all RX reaming inserts. URMA S.M.A.G. suggests a suitable RX reaming inserts, which is particularly suitable for the desired machining, after checking the general conditions and customer requirements. The URMA Reaming and URMA Boring System catalogs are also available electronically in the app.

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MachiningGuru

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MachiningGuru MachiningGuru is a practical CNC companion designed to help machinists, programmers, students, and manufacturing professionals calculate machining parameters, document setups, and visualize G-code directly from an iPhone. Speeds and Feeds Calculator Quickly calculate important machining values using your tool and cutting parameters, including: Spindle speed Feed rate Plunge rate Material removal rate Enter values such as tool diameter, number of flutes, surface speed, chip load, width of cut, and depth of cut. MachiningGuru supports both Imperial and Metric units. Save Machine Setups Save speeds-and-feeds calculations for future reference. Add notes to document important setup information such as: Machine used Tool details Workholding Material Operation notes Recommended adjustments Saved records make it easier to reuse successful machining setups and keep useful shop information organized. Scan G-Code From Photos Import a photo from your phone and use optical character recognition to extract visible G-code. This is useful for reviewing printed programs, handwritten notes, screenshots, or code displayed on another device. Recognized code can be reviewed and edited before visualization. OCR results may vary depending on image quality, lighting, text clarity, and formatting. Interactive G-Code Plotter Preview supported G-code as an interactive 3D toolpath. Rotate, pan, and zoom the view to better understand the programmed movement. Use the plotter to: Review toolpath shape Inspect X, Y, and Z movement Step through programmed points Edit recognized or manually entered G-code Identify potential input or formatting mistakes MachiningGuru is intended as a reference and visualization tool. Always verify calculations, tooling limits, machine capabilities, work offsets, and CNC programs before operating machinery.

Screenshots

URMA S.M.A.G.4 screens
MachiningGuru4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: URMA S.M.A.G. at 11.0 against MachiningGuru's 18.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
URMA S.M.A.G. versus MachiningGuru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterURMA S.M.A.G.MachiningGuru
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 โ€” better18.5
Further details โ€” not scored
Size57 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersemabit GmbHAlejandro Avina Anguiano

In-app purchases

None

URMA S.M.A.G.

No in-app purchases

None

MachiningGuru

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is URMA S.M.A.G. free?
URMA S.M.A.G. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MachiningGuru free?
MachiningGuru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do URMA S.M.A.G. or MachiningGuru have ads?
Neither URMA S.M.A.G. nor MachiningGuru shows ads.

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