Comparison

Cutting Tool Engineering vs Advanced Manufacturing

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

Head to head
About

Cutting Tool Engineering

Access the leading magazine for the metalworking industry, covering all aspects of machining processes. Explore cutting and grinding operations, tools, fluids, and machine technologies. Published 12 times a year, it's a key resource for industry decision-makers.

Highlights
  • Metalworking industry coverage
  • Machining process insights
  • Cutting and grinding operations
  • Tooling and fluids
  • Machine tool technology
  • Digital media presence
Features
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Now the most requested magazine in the metalworking industry, Cutting Tool Engineering offers an editorial package that makes it the must-read magazine for industry decision-makers. Our magazine, which is published 12 times a year by CTE Publications Inc., Arlington Heights, Illinois, is the backbone of CTE's ever-expanding digital media presence—from our website to our YouTube, Vimeo and social media channels. As a multimedia business-to-business publisher, CTE covers all aspects of the machining process, including cutting and grinding operations, cutting/abrasive tools, metalworking fluids, the workpiece and workholders, toolholders, machine tools, software, controllers and more. 1 year subscription (12 issues) for $93.99 or a single issue for $9.99.       Subscriptions will start from the most current eCommerce enabled issue going forward for one year from the date of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew via your iTunes account 24-hours prior to the end of your subscription at the rate of $93.99 for one year. You can turn off the auto-renew feature up to 24-hours before the end of your subscription by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Subscriptions cannot be cancelled during the active subscription period.  PRIVACY POLICY -https://www.gtxcel.com/privacy/  TERMS OF SERVICE/ EULA - https://www.gtxcel.com/tos/ This application is powered by GTxcel, a leader in digital publishing technology, provider of hundreds of online digital publications and mobile magazine apps.

About

Advanced Manufacturing

Stay informed on the latest innovations in additive manufacturing, robotics, and the Industrial Internet of Things. This app provides industry professionals with up-to-date news and technology advances to improve decision-making in a competitive global market.

Highlights
  • Additive manufacturing insights
  • Robotics and IoT news
  • Industry technology advances
  • Manufacturing Engineering Magazine
  • Smart Manufacturing Magazine
  • SME industry updates
Features
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Publishers of Manufacturing Engineering, Smart Manufacturing and AdvancedManufacturing.org, SME Media are manufacturing industry thought leaders, keeping an eye on what’s next. From additive manufacturing, software, and robots to virtual reality and the Industrial Internet of Things, we keep industry professionals up to date on the innovations that are leading the charge of advanced manufacturing. We are committed to keeping our readers informed about relevant news, technology and advances that improve their ability to make decisions in an intensely competitive global environment. Manufacturing Engineering Magazine The magazine’s history dates back to 1935, when SME first published it as Tool Engineer. In the 1960s, the magazine was called Tool and Manufacturing Engineer. In the 1970s, it became Manufacturing Engineering and Management. Since 1975, the magazine has been known as Manufacturing Engineering, or as our customers sometimes call us, M.E. Smart Manufacturing Magazine Smart Manufacturing focuses on advanced manufacturing technologies and tools that are driven or enhanced by integrated information technology. Smart Manufacturing is available free of charge to qualified subscribers in the US. SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers) Established in 1932, SME is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of manufacturing. SME leads the industrial ecosystem by elevating manufacturers, academia and the communities in which they operate. Together we share one common belief: Manufacturing holds the key to economic growth and prosperity. SME helps unlock the full promise of manufacturing as an engine of commerce, progress and human potential. We believe in technology's power and humanity's innovation to advance our society and meet many of our biggest challenges. We design new ways to understand and solve problems, and our solutions advance the next wave of inspiration. SME's Vision: Manufacturing is a diverse, thriving, and valued ecosystem SME's Mission: Accelerate widespread adoption of manufacturing technologies and build North America’s talent and capabilities SME's Purpose: Advance manufacturing to drive competitiveness, resiliency, and national security Learn more about SME at SME.org.

Screenshots

Cutting Tool Engineering4 screens
Advanced Manufacturing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Advanced Manufacturing at none against Cutting Tool Engineering's 10. Advanced Manufacturing also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). Cutting Tool Engineering's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Cutting Tool Engineering sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Advanced Manufacturing asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cutting Tool Engineering against 5.0 for Advanced Manufacturing. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cutting Tool Engineering ships an update every 2 days, Advanced Manufacturing every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cutting Tool Engineering versus Advanced Manufacturing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCutting Tool EngineeringAdvanced Manufacturing
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCTE PUBLICATIONS, INCSociety of Manufacturing Engineers

Customer experience

Cutting Tool Engineering

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Advanced Manufacturing

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Cutting Tool Engineering

One-time10
  • Cutting Tool E: 20240305141746$9.99
  • Cutting Tool E: 20240305141714$9.99
  • Cutting Tool E: 20240305141736$9.99
Show 7 more
  • Cutting Tool E: 20240305141835$9.99
  • Cutting Tool E: 20240305141755$9.99
  • Cutting Tool E: 20240305141805$9.99
  • Cutting Tool E: 20240305141825$9.99
  • Cutting Tool E: 20240305141846$9.99
  • Cutting Tool E: 20240305141725$9.99
  • Cutting Tool E: 20240305141815$9.99
None

Advanced Manufacturing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cutting Tool Engineering free?
Cutting Tool Engineering is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Advanced Manufacturing free?
Advanced Manufacturing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cutting Tool Engineering or Advanced Manufacturing?
Cutting Tool Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Cutting Tool Engineering or Advanced Manufacturing have ads?
Advanced Manufacturing shows ads; Cutting Tool Engineering does not.
Which is updated more often, Cutting Tool Engineering or Advanced Manufacturing?
Cutting Tool Engineering ships an update every 2 days, and Advanced Manufacturing every 2 months. Most recently, Cutting Tool Engineering was updated on June 11, 2026 and Advanced Manufacturing on September 14, 2026.

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