Cutting Tool App vs Optimising
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cutting Tool App
This application assists with calculations for carbide tools, including spindle speed and cutting speed. It supports various calculation types and provides access to online resources and inquiry services.
- Spindle speed and cutting speed calculation
- Millind calculator
- Turning calculator
- Drilling calculator
- Threading calculator
- GHG emissions simulation
- Online inquiry service
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From machining calculations to tool selection and product information, Cutting Tool App by Mitsubishi Materials brings useful machining resources together in one place. Calculate cutting conditions, find tools and explore product details from your phone. KEY FEATURES Machining calculations Access formulas for milling, turning, drilling, thread lead angle, ball nose milling and cutting length for turning. Select the value you need, enter your data and calculate cutting speed, spindle speed, feed rate, machining time and more. Web Catalog Search by order number, EDP number or tool category. Find turning inserts, holders, end mills, drills and spare parts, and check product specifications. Tool Assistant Search for tools based on your machining application and conditions to support tool selection. Product and technical information Explore product categories, new products, technical information and industry solutions, or access contact information. Supported web content opens within the app. The United States region also provides a link to the online Shop. Region and unit settings Choose your region and metric or inch units. Your selected region is retained when you restart the app. PLEASE NOTE An internet connection is required. Available features, products and content languages vary by selected region. Some links open in an external browser. Calculation results are provided for reference; check actual machining conditions and tool specifications before use.
Optimising
This utility helps optimize the performance of rotary cutting tools like drills, taps, milling cutters, and reamers. It provides assistance to enhance the efficiency of these tools in various applications.
- Optimize rotary cutting tool performance
- Assists with drills, taps, milling cutters, reamers
- Enhances tool efficiency
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Optimising from Guhring is designed to assist you to optimise the performance of rotary cutting tools such as drills, taps, milling cutters and reamers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Optimising at 63% against Cutting Tool App's 0%. Optimising also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Cutting Tool App ships an update every 4 months, Optimising every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.
| Parameter | Cutting Tool App | Optimising |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mitsubishi Materials Corporation | Guhring Pty. Ltd. |
Customer experience
Cutting Tool App
Optimising
In-app purchases
Cutting Tool App
No in-app purchases
Optimising
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Cutting Tool App free?
Is Optimising free?
Do Cutting Tool App or Optimising have ads?
Which is updated more often, Cutting Tool App or Optimising?
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