MechTab vs Machining Advisor Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- ISO-Tolerance data (holes and shafts)
- Thread specifications
- Cutting data calculations
- Wrench size conversions
- Roughness parameters
- Material weight calculator
- Triangle property calculator
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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
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.
- CNC speeds and feeds calculator
- Optimized for 30,000+ products
- Supports 300+ material grades
- Intuitive user interface
- Customized setup options
- Quick search functionality
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | MechTab | Machining Advisor Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (16 ratings) — better | 4.0 (162 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.6% of reviews — better | 17.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 162 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Werder AG | HARVEY TOOL COMPANY, LLC |
Customer experience
MechTab
Machining Advisor Pro
In-app purchases
MechTab
No in-app purchases
Machining Advisor Pro
No in-app purchases
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