Semi Dig vs Advanced Manufacturing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Semi Dig
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Semi Dig — your semiconductor manufacturing resource. Semi Dig is the app for the Semiconductor Digest website and magazine. Semiconductor Digest’s readers are engineers and business managers involved in the worldwide semiconductor manufacturing, design and packaging operations. Our news and tech articles provide them with the tools they need to do their jobs more efficiently. Our app provides easy access to the latest information and other relevant resources. Semiconductor Digest magazine is published 8 times a year and is a great source for exclusive in-depth semiconductor industry articles. In addition to a resourceful website, Semiconductor Digest publishes a daily newsletter and 6 topical newsletters.
Advanced Manufacturing
Stay informed on the latest innovations in additive manufacturing, robotics, and the Industrial Internet of Things. This app provides industry professionals with up-to-date news and technology advances to improve decision-making in a competitive global market.
- Additive manufacturing insights
- Robotics and IoT news
- Industry technology advances
- Manufacturing Engineering Magazine
- Smart Manufacturing Magazine
- SME industry updates
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Publishers of Manufacturing Engineering, Smart Manufacturing and AdvancedManufacturing.org, SME Media are manufacturing industry thought leaders, keeping an eye on what’s next. From additive manufacturing, software, and robots to virtual reality and the Industrial Internet of Things, we keep industry professionals up to date on the innovations that are leading the charge of advanced manufacturing. We are committed to keeping our readers informed about relevant news, technology and advances that improve their ability to make decisions in an intensely competitive global environment. Manufacturing Engineering Magazine The magazine’s history dates back to 1935, when SME first published it as Tool Engineer. In the 1960s, the magazine was called Tool and Manufacturing Engineer. In the 1970s, it became Manufacturing Engineering and Management. Since 1975, the magazine has been known as Manufacturing Engineering, or as our customers sometimes call us, M.E. Smart Manufacturing Magazine Smart Manufacturing focuses on advanced manufacturing technologies and tools that are driven or enhanced by integrated information technology. Smart Manufacturing is available free of charge to qualified subscribers in the US. SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers) Established in 1932, SME is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of manufacturing. SME leads the industrial ecosystem by elevating manufacturers, academia and the communities in which they operate. Together we share one common belief: Manufacturing holds the key to economic growth and prosperity. SME helps unlock the full promise of manufacturing as an engine of commerce, progress and human potential. We believe in technology's power and humanity's innovation to advance our society and meet many of our biggest challenges. We design new ways to understand and solve problems, and our solutions advance the next wave of inspiration. SME's Vision: Manufacturing is a diverse, thriving, and valued ecosystem SME's Mission: Accelerate widespread adoption of manufacturing technologies and build North America’s talent and capabilities SME's Purpose: Advance manufacturing to drive competitiveness, resiliency, and national security Learn more about SME at SME.org.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Semi Dig at none against Advanced Manufacturing's shown. Advanced Manufacturing's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Semi Dig ships an update every 17 months, Advanced Manufacturing every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on May 18, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Semi Dig | Advanced Manufacturing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gold Flag Media LLC | Society of Manufacturing Engineers |
In-app purchases
Semi Dig
No in-app purchases
Advanced Manufacturing
No in-app purchases
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