CNC CUBE vs Machining Calc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CNC CUBE
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CNC Cube puts essential machining math in your pocket—fast, clear, and built for real shop use. Switch between metric and imperial in one tap; every calculator follows your unit preference. WHAT YOU GET • Speeds & feeds: RPM, cutting speed, and feed rate when you need them • Thread dimensions: metric and imperial reference at a glance • Material removal rate: estimate MRR for planning and comparison • Coolant pressure: handy conversions for through-spindle and flood setups • And more calculators added over time to cover your daily workflow DESIGNED FOR THE FLOOR A focused interface so you spend less time tapping and more time cutting. Favorites and history help you jump back to what matters. Whether you’re programming at the machine or checking a number between setups, CNC Cube stays out of your way. OPTIONAL AD-FREE The app is free with ads. Prefer a clean screen? A one-time in-app purchase removes banner and fullscreen ads permanently—no subscription. Questions or ideas? Reach us from Settings—we read every message we can. CNC Cube—precision where you need it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Machining Calc
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Calculate cutting speed, spindle RPM, feed rate and depth of cut for milling, turning and drilling — in seconds, right at the machine. Machining Calc puts the everyday speeds and feeds math of the shop floor in one place. Enter your tool and cut, get the numbers, and get back to making chips. WHY MACHINISTS USE IT • All three core operations in one app: milling, turning and drilling • Clear inputs and results — no digging through handbook tables • Quick checks between setups, at the machine or at your desk • Works on iPhone, iPad and Apple-silicon Mac • No account, and no data collected from you CALCULATIONS INCLUDED Milling • Cutting speed and spindle speed (RPM) • Feed rate • Depth of cut Turning (lathe) • Cutting speed and spindle speed (RPM) • Feed rate • Depth of cut Drilling • Cutting speed and spindle speed (RPM) • Feed rate Inch and metric units Chip load / feed per tooth WHO IT'S FOR CNC machinists and operators, manual machinists, programmers, manufacturing and mechanical engineers, toolroom staff, apprentices and machining students. WHY CHOOSE MACHINING CALC It does one job — machining calculations — and keeps it simple. The free version lets you try the calculators before you decide; Premium unlocks [list exactly what Premium adds]. Results are starting points. Always confirm cutting data against your tool manufacturer's recommendations and your machine's limits. Download Machining Calc and keep your speeds and feeds within reach. PREMIUM Monthly $2.99 · Yearly $5.99 · Lifetime $12.99 (one-time). Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://applicationcontent.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://applicationcontent.wordpress.com/terms-of-use/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Machining Calc at Free against CNC CUBE's $4.99. Machining Calc also leads on ads (none vs shown). CNC CUBE's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 22 months). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Machining Calc is free to download; CNC CUBE costs $4.99 up front. CNC CUBE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Machining Calc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CNC CUBE ships an update monthly, Machining Calc every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CNC CUBE | Machining Calc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 22 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hakon Torve | Ashvin Kevadiya |
In-app purchases
CNC CUBE
- Ad-Free Experience$0.991 Month
- Remove Ads$4.99
Machining Calc
- Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$5.991 Year
- Lifetime$12.99
Questions
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