Comparison

Machining Calculators vs CNC CONTROL PANEL

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

Head to head
About

Machining Calculators

Features
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An essential tool for professionals working with milling, turning, or drilling applications! The Machining Calculator apps assist engineers and operators in maximizing efficiency and precision. These apps compute optimal cutting settings tailored to your specific job requirements and demonstrate how even minor parameter adjustments can significantly enhance performance and results. With user-friendly interfaces and advanced algorithms, these apps simplify complex calculations, saving time and reducing errors. Whether you're handling high-precision machining tasks or routine operations, they provide accurate recommendations for cutting speed, feed rate, and depth of cut, ensuring consistent and reliable outcomes across various materials and tools. Additionally, the apps offer insights into tool wear, energy efficiency, and cost savings, empowering you to make informed decisions for long-term productivity. Whether you're a seasoned expert or new to machining, these tools are invaluable for achieving superior results with minimal effort. In-app purchase Details: Monthly Subscription : 2.99$ Yearly Subscription : 5.99$ Lifetime Subscription : 12.99$ Privacy Policy : https://applicationcontent.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of use : https://applicationcontent.wordpress.com/terms-of-use/

About

CNC CONTROL PANEL

This app simulates CNC machine control panels and provides a learning system for understanding machining operations, G-code programming, and setup procedures. It offers interactive simulations of common control types and a searchable reference library for CNC commands.

Highlights
  • Interactive CNC control panel simulations
  • G-code and M-code reference library
  • CNC Setup Wizard
  • CNC alarm reference
  • Troubleshooting information
  • Operator lessons
Features
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CNC Panel Atlas. CNC Control Panel Simulator & CNC Learning System CNC Panel Atlas is a powerful CNC learning and operator reference application designed for machinists, CNC operators, students, manufacturing professionals, engineers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in CNC machining technology. Built with simplicity and industrial usability in mind, CNC Panel Atlas helps users understand CNC machine controls, machine operation workflows, G-code programming, setup procedures, safety systems, and control panel functions in one easy-to-use iOS application. This app was created to make CNC learning simpler, faster, and more interactive. Instead of searching through manuals, videos, websites, or machine documents, CNC Panel Atlas brings essential CNC control knowledge together in one organized platform designed for shop-floor use and operator education. CNC Panel Atlas includes interactive CNC control panel simulations inspired by common industrial machine layouts. Users can explore machine controls, learn the purpose of different buttons, understand machine operation procedures, and improve confidence before operating CNC equipment. The app currently includes educational control panel systems inspired by: • Fanuc-style controls • Haas-style controls • Siemens-style controls • Mazak-inspired layouts • Industrial milling and turning workflows Interactive control panel features allow users to learn: • Cycle Start • Feed Hold • Emergency Stop • Reset • Jog mode • MDI mode • Edit mode • Tool offsets • Work offsets • Dry Run • Single Block • Coolant controls • Spindle controls • Feed override • Rapid override Each control includes educational explanations and safety notes to help users better understand proper machine operation and safe CNC procedures. CNC Panel Atlas also includes a searchable G-code and M-code reference library designed to help operators and students quickly look up CNC commands and programming functions. The library provides explanations and examples for commonly used machining codes including: • G01 • G02 • G03 • G43 • G54 • G81 • G83 • M03 • M05 • M06 • M08 • M30 and more. The app also features a CNC Setup Wizard designed to guide operators through important setup procedures before running a machine. • Correct program selection • Work holding condition • Tool condition • Tool offsets • Work offsets • Coolant setup • Rapid override settings • First-part prove-out preparation • Safety procedures This workflow helps users build safe machining habits and reduce setup mistakes during operation. CNC Panel Atlas also contains: • CNC alarm reference system • Troubleshooting information • CNC operator lessons • Educational workflow guidance • Safety checklist systems • Beginner-friendly explanations • Industrial-style interface design • Interactive learning tools The app is designed for both beginners and experienced operators. New machinists can use the app to build foundational CNC knowledge while experienced users can quickly reference codes, setup procedures, alarms, and workflows directly from their iPhone or iPad. Future updates planned for CNC Panel Atlas may include: • More controller types • 3D CNC machine simulations • AI-powered machining assistant • Speeds and feeds calculators • Tooling databases • CNC certification quizzes • Advanced training modules • Machine troubleshooting systems • Favorites and cloud syncing CNC Panel Atlas is built for educational purposes only. This application is not affiliated with or endorsed by Fanuc, Haas, Siemens, Mazak, or any CNC machine manufacturer. CNC Panel Atlas does not directly control CNC machines and should not replace professional machine training or manufacturer safety procedures. Whether you are learning CNC machining for the first time, improving setup skills, reviewing G-code commands, or exploring machine control panels, CNC Panel Atlas provides a modern and practical CNC learning experience directly from your iPhone or iPad. Made by Shashwat Patel

Screenshots

Machining Calculators4 screens
CNC CONTROL PANEL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Machining Calculators at Free against CNC CONTROL PANEL's $14.99. Machining Calculators also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). CNC CONTROL PANEL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads 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

Machining Calculators is free to download; CNC CONTROL PANEL costs $14.99 up front. Machining Calculators sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CNC CONTROL PANEL asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Machining Calculators versus CNC CONTROL PANEL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMachining CalculatorsCNC CONTROL PANEL
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB15 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAshvin KevadiyaShashwat Patel

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Machining Calculators

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$12.99
None

CNC CONTROL PANEL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Machining Calculators free?
Machining Calculators is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CNC CONTROL PANEL free?
CNC CONTROL PANEL costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Machining Calculators or CNC CONTROL PANEL have ads?
Neither Machining Calculators nor CNC CONTROL PANEL shows ads.

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