Comparison

CNC Code vs PTSecrets

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

Head to head
About

CNC Code

Features
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CNC CODE โ€“ The 3D CNC simulator always in your pocket! NOW IN 3D! CNC mill and lathe in 3D, with a real operator panel. Write your G-code, press CYCLE START and watch the machine work: tools, chips, coolant and material removal in real time. Already chosen by more than 10,000 users worldwide. Every CNC operator should have CNC CODE on their phone, right at the machine. 3D CNC MILL SIMULATOR โ€ข Machining centre with automatic tool change โ€ข Milling and drilling with the material coming off before your eyes โ€ข Rotary table and 4- and 5-axis machining 3D CNC LATHE SIMULATOR โ€ข Turning, drilling, threading, grooves, slots and live tooling โ€ข Two channels, tailstock and sub-spindle โ€ข Tool management, offset table and zero setting โ€ข Operator panel with MDI, JOG, SINGLE BLOCK and RESET MORE THAN A SIMULATOR โ€ข G-code editor with syntax highlighting โ€ข CAD/CAM for mill and lathe, with post-processor โ€ข Simulated ABP-800 3D printer, with Marlin G-code โ€ข Graphics quality that adapts itself to your device, so 3D runs well on simpler phones too MORE THAN 65 CONTROLS INCLUDED FANUC, SINUMERIK, OKUMA, HEIDENHAIN, HAAS, MAZAK, MITSUBISHI, DMG MORI and BENNET: your program runs on the engine of the control you picked, with that control's cycles and alarms. For companies there is the Custom Control: send us the G/M code documentation of your machine and we build it inside CNC CODE, on quotation. MULTI-BRAND G/M CODE DATABASE Pick the brand and the control model and get every code: G for movements, M for auxiliary functions. Thousands of codes checked against the official manuals, each with definition, syntax, examples and technical notes. Instant search by number, name or keyword. Translated into several languages and editable, if your control works differently. PROFESSIONAL TOOLS โ€ข ISO 286 tolerance tables โ€ข Complete metric thread tables โ€ข Cutting parameters and feed calculation FOR STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS A teaching tool for schools and a quick reference on the shop floor. Optimised for smartphone and tablet. App in 10 languages. 10-DAY FREE TRIAL Then you unlock everything: on the phone with a one-time purchase, no subscription; on tablets with a yearly subscription. Updates included. For a whole class there is the school multi-licence: ask for a quote. IMPORTANT NOTICE Codes are provided as a general reference: always check the manual of your machine tool and test in simulation before running. CNC CODE is not a replacement for training or official documentation. Terms of service: https://cncsimulator.it/termini Privacy: https://cncsimulator.it/privacy

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PTSecrets

Features
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Cutting Tool Training Series App

Screenshots

CNC Code4 screens
PTSecrets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PTSecrets at none against CNC Code's 4. CNC Code's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. CNC Code sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year. PTSecrets asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CNC Code ships an update every 3 days, PTSecrets every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
CNC Code versus PTSecrets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCNC CodePTSecrets
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days โ€” betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size181 MB119 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperANTONIO BENEDETTOsmartcalculations

In-app purchases

4 purchases

CNC Code

Subscriptions3
  • CNC Code yearly$12.991 Year
  • CNC Code iPad$29.991 Year
  • CNC Code Premium - Annual$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • CNC Code Full Version$24.99
None

PTSecrets

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CNC Code free?
CNC Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PTSecrets free?
PTSecrets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CNC Code or PTSecrets have ads?
Neither CNC Code nor PTSecrets shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CNC Code or PTSecrets?
CNC Code ships an update every 3 days, and PTSecrets every 4 days. Most recently, CNC Code was updated on November 5, 2026 and PTSecrets on October 28, 2026.

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