Comparison

CNC CUBE vs Asphalt Optimax

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

Head to head
About

CNC CUBE

Features
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CNC Cube puts essential machining math in your pocketβ€”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 β€’ Speeds & feeds: RPM, cutting speed, and feed rate when you need them β€’ Thread dimensions: metric and imperial reference at a glance β€’ Material removal rate: estimate MRR for planning and comparison β€’ Coolant pressure: handy conversions for through-spindle and flood setups β€’ 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 permanentlyβ€”no subscription. Questions or ideas? Reach us from Settingsβ€”we read every message we can. CNC Cubeβ€”precision where you need it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Asphalt Optimax

Features
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This application is designed to provide precise, material-specific machining parameters for various operations, ensuring optimal performance and accurate calculations based on selected tooling and conditions.

Screenshots

CNC CUBE4 screens
Asphalt Optimax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Asphalt Optimax at Free against CNC CUBE's $4.99. Asphalt Optimax also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). CNC CUBE's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Asphalt Optimax is free to download; CNC CUBE costs $4.99 up front. CNC CUBE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Asphalt Optimax asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CNC CUBE ships an update monthly, Asphalt Optimax every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
CNC CUBE versus Asphalt Optimax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCNC CUBEAsphalt Optimax
Price$4.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyMonthly β€” betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size38 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHakon Torve7Span

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CNC CUBE

Subscriptions1
  • Ad-Free Experience$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
None

Asphalt Optimax

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CNC CUBE free?
CNC CUBE costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Asphalt Optimax free?
Asphalt Optimax is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CNC CUBE or Asphalt Optimax have ads?
CNC CUBE shows ads; Asphalt Optimax does not.
Which is updated more often, CNC CUBE or Asphalt Optimax?
CNC CUBE ships an update monthly, and Asphalt Optimax every 6 months. Most recently, CNC CUBE was updated on October 11, 2026 and Asphalt Optimax on October 12, 2026.

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