Comparison

Machining App for Machinists vs MoCoNC

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

Head to head
About

Machining App for Machinists

This app serves as a comprehensive machining calculator and reference tool for drilling, milling, and turning operations. It provides easy-to-use calculations for RPM, feed rates, and machining time, along with interactive charts for tap and drill sizes, and machining parameters.

Highlights
  • Turning (Lathe) calculations
  • Milling calculations
  • Drilling calculations
  • Tap size charts
  • Drill size charts
  • Machining parameter charts
  • Metric and Imperial units
Features
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iMachining is an iPhone App designed for machinists, technicians, engineers and student to be used as a machining calculator and also a reference tool for drilling, milling and turning (lathe). It is designed to be very easy-to-use and user-friendly at shops. Features: *** Turning (Lathe) *** - Calculate RPM given Cutting Speed and Cutting Diameter - Calculate Cutting Speed given RPM and Cutting Diameter - Calculate Machining Time given Cutting Length, RPM and Feed/Turn - Metric and Imperial units (mm, inch) *** Milling *** - Calculate RPM given the Cutting Speed and Tool Diameter - Calculate Tool Feed Rate given Feed/Tooth, Tool Diameter and number of tool teeth - Calculate Machining Time given the Feed and Cutting Length - Metric and Imperial units (mm, inch) *** Drilling *** - Find RPM given the Cutting Speed and Tool Diameter - Find Feed Rate given the Cutting Feed (inch/rev) and RPM - Find Machining Time given the cut length and feed rate - Metric and Imperial units (mm, inch) *** Reference Tool: Tap Size Charts *** - Interactive tap size charts - Fractional, Screw Size and Metric Standards - Coarse and Fine threads *** Reference Tool: Drill Size Charts *** - Interactive drill size chart - Fractional, Letter, Wire Gauge and Metric Standards - Drill Size in mm and inches *** Reference Tool: Machining Parameters *** - Interactive machining parameter charts for cutting speed and feed rates for different materials - Machining parameters for different tool materials: HSS and Carbide - Feed rates for milling and turning - Selection between Metric and Imperial units

About

MoCoNC

This tool simplifies CNC programming for vertical machining centers with conversational input. It automates tool selection, path creation, and calculates feeds and speeds, requiring no CAD model. Features include AR verification and on-screen simulation.

Highlights
  • Conversational programming interface
  • Automated tool selection and path generation
  • Feed and speed calculation
  • Augmented Reality G-Code path verification
  • On-screen G-Code path simulation
  • Probe GUI for DMG Mori and Renishaw
Features
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MoCoNC® is a conversational programming tool to add features, versatility, and improve ease of use of Vertical Machining Centers. For quick and hassle free creation of tool paths that are faster and more intuitive than the options we could find to use on the shop floor. For example, thread milling that only requires a few simple inputs. It includes automated tool selection and calculates depth of cut, feeds, and speeds. The user can also adjust all of this manually. All with simple conversational input. No CAD model needed.  Programs can be accessed by your machine via network to your iCloud folder or with a USB drive compatible with the iPhone. Features: 1) Augmented Reality G-Code Paths. You can align the coordinate axis to the actual material or part and verify the paths. 2) On screen simulation of G-Code Paths. 3) Tooling and Material data is backed up to your cloud account if you choose. Available offline as well. No internet required for those that do not have reliable access. (Still should let the program have access when convenient to passively backup data) 3) Easy tool and parameter selection. The app fills in as much data as it can. Leaving you free to concentrate on more important areas. For example, thread milling. Using an extra long thread cutter? Is the tool diameter is too large for the hole? Not sure what the actual thread diameters should be? NPT? BSPP? Single Point? OD? ID? How many passes? The app is intended to solve these problems for you. Leaving you to verify the results or override them to suit your needs. 4) Feed Speed Calculator for Drills and Milling Cutters: Independent from the conversational programming, MoCoNC also includes feed and speed calculators. If you need to calculate or double check feeds, speeds, radial and axial depth of cut, and chip thinning compensation. These calculations are also automatically performed on part programs. 7) Probe GUI: For DMG Mori and Renishaw probe macros. Quickly add probing function to your part programs. 8) More features in the works or being tested. This app does not replace an understanding of G-code or machining fundamentals and will not turn an amateur into a machinist. You will still need to ensure the output is correct. MoCoNC requires a subscription but has a free trial period for new users. Payment is charged to Your AppStore Account Subscription automatically renews unless turned off 24-hours prior to end of current period Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to end of the current period Subscriptions may be managed in the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Machining App for Machinists4 screens
MoCoNC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Machining App for Machinists at 50% against MoCoNC's 0%. Machining App for Machinists also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.2). MoCoNC's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). 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. MoCoNC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Machining App for Machinists asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Machining App for Machinists ships an update every 3 months, MoCoNC every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Machining App for Machinists versus MoCoNC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMachining App for MachinistsMoCoNC
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB222 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotionics LLCBP3D, LLC.

Customer experience

Machining App for Machinists

All ratings9 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

MoCoNC

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Machining App for Machinists

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MoCoNC

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Machining App for Machinists free?
Machining App for Machinists is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MoCoNC free?
MoCoNC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Machining App for Machinists or MoCoNC have ads?
Neither Machining App for Machinists nor MoCoNC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Machining App for Machinists or MoCoNC?
Machining App for Machinists ships an update every 3 months, and MoCoNC every 10 days. Most recently, Machining App for Machinists was updated on September 22, 2026 and MoCoNC on September 8, 2026.

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