Comparison

FASData Companion App vs CNC Assistant AI

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

Head to head
About

FASData Companion App

Access and manage shop floor data collection and analysis from your mobile device. Monitor critical metrics like alarms, cycle times, and part counts remotely. Requires the FANUC America FASData software to be installed on a server.

Highlights
  • Collect and monitor shop floor data
  • View critical data points (alarms, cycle time)
  • Manage FASData software remotely
  • Integrates with existing network infrastructure
  • Real-time data analysis
Features
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FASData is a feature-rich system for collecting, monitoring and analyzing shop floor data. Critical data points like alarms, cycle time, part counts and overrides are gathered automatically. FASData is based on industry standard technologies including OPC, SQL Server and IIS, so it can run standalone or be quickly and easily integrated into a company’s existing network infrastructure. This application will allow you to manage and view the FASData software through a mobile app. Note: The application REQUIRES that the FANUC America FASData software is installed on an accessible server. The FASData server must be accessible

About

CNC Assistant AI

Features
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CNC Assistant is your AI-powered diagnostic companion for Fanuc, Siemens, and Heidenhain CNC machines — built by a real machinist, for machinists. Stop flipping through alarm manuals or guessing what a cryptic error code means. Type it in, or snap a photo of your machine's screen, and get a clear, accurate answer in seconds. WHAT YOU CAN DO Decode Alarms Instant explanations for Fanuc, Siemens, and Heidenhain alarm codes, including likely causes and step-by-step fixes. Explain G/M Codes Quick reference for any G-code or M-code, with syntax and real examples. Analyze Programs Paste your G-code program and get a breakdown of what it does, plus warnings about potential issues. Diagnose via Photo Take a picture of your machine's alarm screen or a part, and let AI help identify the problem. Cutting Calculator Calculate spindle speed, feed rate, and material removal rate for turning and milling, across 8 materials. Machine Profiles Save your machine's specs so answers are tailored to your actual setup. Multi-language Available in English, Slovak, Ukrainian, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Polish. BUILT FOR THE SHOP FLOOR No fluff, no unnecessary screens — just fast, accurate answers when you're standing at the machine and need to get back to work. FREE TO START Ask up to 5 AI questions a day at no cost. Need more? Upgrade to Pro for unlimited AI-powered diagnostics. For machine shops and teams: contact us about company-wide access. Built independently by a CNC operator who got tired of digging through manuals. Terms of Use: https://www.cncassistant.app/#terms

Screenshots

FASData Companion App4 screens
CNC Assistant AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FASData Companion App at none against CNC Assistant AI's 2. FASData Companion App also leads on iOS requirement (11.3 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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. CNC Assistant AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. FASData Companion App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
FASData Companion App versus CNC Assistant AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFASData Companion AppCNC Assistant AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.3 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFANUC America CorporationMaksym Syvak

In-app purchases

None

FASData Companion App

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CNC Assistant AI

Subscriptions2
  • CNC Assistant Pro$3.991 Month
  • CNC Assistant Pro$24.991 Year

Questions

Is FASData Companion App free?
FASData Companion App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CNC Assistant AI free?
CNC Assistant AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FASData Companion App or CNC Assistant AI have ads?
Neither FASData Companion App nor CNC Assistant AI shows ads.

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