Comparison

WLS vs Cutting Tool Engineering

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

Head to head
About

WLS

Stream your favorite radio station live from anywhere. Access unique content and features directly from the official app. Enjoy uninterrupted listening at work, home, or on the go.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • Exclusive content access
  • Listen anywhere
  • Instant access to features
Features
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Never be without your favorite radio station. 89 WLS is proud to present our OFFICIAL radio app. Listen to us at work, home or on the road. Install our app and get instant access to our unique content, features and more!

About

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.

Highlights
  • Metalworking industry coverage
  • Machining process insights
  • Cutting and grinding operations
  • Tooling and fluids
  • Machine tool technology
  • Digital media presence
Features
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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.

Screenshots

WLS4 screens
Cutting Tool Engineering4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cutting Tool Engineering at 100% against WLS's 12%. Cutting Tool Engineering also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.2) and ads (none vs shown). WLS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (15 vs 1). On price 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. Cutting Tool Engineering sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. WLS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cutting Tool Engineering holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WLS has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of WLS's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cutting Tool Engineering's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WLS ships an update every 4 months, Cutting Tool Engineering every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on August 4, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
WLS versus Cutting Tool Engineering: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWLSCutting Tool Engineering
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (15 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.110.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCumulus MediaCTE PUBLICATIONS, INC

Customer experience

WLS

All ratings15 ratings
Positive26.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive12.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative83.3%

Cutting Tool Engineering

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

WLS

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes constantly
  • Connection drops frequently
  • App freezes or won't open
  • Audio stream stops intermittently
  • Pop-up ads without an exit option
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  • App requires frequent reinstallation
  • Volume levels are inconsistent
  • App doesn't work with VPN
  • Cookie consent area is grayed out
  • App redirects to other station apps
  • App starts playing when closed
  • App prevents other app installations
  • Network error on launch
  • App stops working after updates

Requested features

10 requests
  • Fix app to work reliably
  • Improve connection stability
  • Allow background playback
  • Remove mandatory registration
  • Fix pop-up ads with no exit
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  • Add pause/resume functionality
  • Add separate volume control
  • Support portrait mode
  • Improve podcast loading/subscription
  • Fix texting integration

Cutting Tool Engineering

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WLS

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Cutting Tool Engineering

One-time10
  • Cutting Tool E: 20240305141746$9.99
  • Cutting Tool E: 20240305141714$9.99
  • Cutting Tool E: 20240305141736$9.99
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  • Cutting Tool E: 20240305141835$9.99
  • Cutting Tool E: 20240305141755$9.99
  • Cutting Tool E: 20240305141805$9.99
  • Cutting Tool E: 20240305141825$9.99
  • Cutting Tool E: 20240305141846$9.99
  • Cutting Tool E: 20240305141725$9.99
  • Cutting Tool E: 20240305141815$9.99

Questions

Is WLS free?
WLS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cutting Tool Engineering free?
Cutting Tool Engineering is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WLS or Cutting Tool Engineering?
Cutting Tool Engineering is rated higher. WLS averages 2.2 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Cutting Tool Engineering averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do WLS or Cutting Tool Engineering have ads?
WLS shows ads; Cutting Tool Engineering does not.
Which is updated more often, WLS or Cutting Tool Engineering?
WLS ships an update every 4 months, and Cutting Tool Engineering every 2 days. Most recently, WLS was updated on August 4, 2026 and Cutting Tool Engineering on June 11, 2026.

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