Comparison

MechTab vs Machining Advisor Pro

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

Head to head
About

MechTab

This app offers a comprehensive set of tools for mechanics, providing essential data on tolerances, threads, cutting speeds, wrench sizes, and roughness. It also includes calculators for material weight, triangle properties, and trowalisation.

Highlights
  • ISO-Tolerance data (holes and shafts)
  • Thread specifications
  • Cutting data calculations
  • Wrench size conversions
  • Roughness parameters
  • Material weight calculator
  • Triangle property calculator
Features
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Werder AG introduces the ultimate tool for mechanics. MechTab provides information about ISO-Tolerances, Threads, Cutting Data, Wrench Size and Roughness. Tolerances: A - ZC, holes and shafts General Tolerances: Charts for linear dimensions, radii/chamfer and angular dimensions. Geometrical Tolerances: Symbols, drawings and explanations as well as charts for the different geometrical tolerances. Threads: BA, BSF, G, Heli-Coil, M, MF, Pg, Tr, UNC, UNEF, UNF, W, Metric-Non-Standard Cutting Data: Cutting Speed and Spindle Speed, Feed Rates, Processing duration Wrench-Size to Width across Corners: 4-,6-8-,10-,12-,14-Cornered Torque: 3.6, 6.9, 8.8, 10.9, 12.9 Roughness: Rz, Ra, N, Triangle-Notation Weight: calculate the weight of different materials in different profiles. Material list is editable. Triangle: calculate sides, angles and the area of a triangle by entering 3 values according to a drawing. Trowalisation: calculate the number of pieces

About

Machining Advisor Pro

This app provides recommended running parameters for CNC machining, specifically for Helical Solutions and Harvey Tool products. It generates customized speeds and feeds based on your end mill, tool path, material, and machine setup, optimizing metal removal rates and shop productivity.

Highlights
  • CNC speeds and feeds calculator
  • Optimized for 30,000+ products
  • Supports 300+ material grades
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Customized setup options
  • Quick search functionality
Features
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Machining Advisor Pro quickly, seamlessly, and accurately provides recommended running parameters for CNC machining with your Helical Solutions and Harvey Tool products. Generate specialized speeds and feeds by pairing your end mill with your exact tool path, material, and machine setup. OPTIMIZED FOR 30,000+ PRODUCTS Increase metal removal rates and shop productivity with customized running parameters specifically designed for Helical Solutions and Harvey Tool products. 300+ MATERIAL GRADES Take into account the specific material grade and condition of your workpiece. INTUITIVE USER INTERFACE Save time by quickly determining your end mill’s optimal running parameters. CUSTOMIZED SETUP OPTIONS Enter your machine and setup details to generate personalized Speeds & Feeds. QUICK SEARCH FUNCTIONALITY Narrow down options quickly with a convenient Type Ahead feature and Auto-Tool selection.

Screenshots

MechTab4 screens
Machining Advisor Pro1 screens

Verdict

The call

MechTab and Machining Advisor Pro both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of MechTab's written reviews are positive against 17% of Machining Advisor Pro's. MechTab also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Machining Advisor Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (162 vs 16). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for MechTab against 4.0 for Machining Advisor Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Machining Advisor Pro has 162 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of MechTab's written reviews are positive against 17% of Machining Advisor Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MechTab ships an update every 9 months, Machining Advisor Pro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MechTab versus Machining Advisor Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMechTabMachining Advisor Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (16 ratings) — better4.0 (162 ratings)
Positive reviews88.6% of reviews — better17.2% of reviews
Number of ratings16162 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWerder AGHARVEY TOOL COMPANY, LLC

Customer experience

MechTab

All ratings16 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews176 reviews
Positive88.6%
Neutral8.0%
Negative3.4%

Machining Advisor Pro

All ratings160 ratings
Positive73.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative20.6%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive17.2%
Neutral6.9%
Negative75.9%

In-app purchases

None

MechTab

No in-app purchases

None

Machining Advisor Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MechTab free?
MechTab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Machining Advisor Pro free?
Machining Advisor Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MechTab or Machining Advisor Pro?
MechTab is rated higher. MechTab averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Machining Advisor Pro averages 4.0 from 162 ratings.
Do MechTab or Machining Advisor Pro have ads?
Machining Advisor Pro shows ads; MechTab does not.
Which is updated more often, MechTab or Machining Advisor Pro?
MechTab ships an update every 9 months, and Machining Advisor Pro every 6 weeks. Most recently, MechTab was updated on September 15, 2026 and Machining Advisor Pro on August 1, 2026.

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