Comparison

CNC Code vs 5X CNC Operator

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

Head to head
About

CNC Code

Features
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CNC CODE – 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 • Machining centre with automatic tool change • Milling and drilling with the material coming off before your eyes • Rotary table and 4- and 5-axis machining 3D CNC LATHE SIMULATOR • Turning, drilling, threading, grooves, slots and live tooling • Two channels, tailstock and sub-spindle • Tool management, offset table and zero setting • Operator panel with MDI, JOG, SINGLE BLOCK and RESET MORE THAN A SIMULATOR • G-code editor with syntax highlighting • CAD/CAM for mill and lathe, with post-processor • Simulated ABP-800 3D printer, with Marlin G-code • 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 • ISO 286 tolerance tables • Complete metric thread tables • 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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5X CNC Operator

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5X CNC Operator puts a full 5-axis machining center control panel in your hands: industrial MDI keyboard, electronic handwheel (MPG), emergency stop, feed/spindle overrides, tool offsets and a faithful control state machine with alarms and M-code PLC logic. Whether you are a CNC student, a trainee preparing for your first real machine, or an operator refreshing G-code skills, this simulator gives you the muscle memory of a real panel — anywhere, offline, with no subscription. WHAT YOU TRAIN ON • Full-size horizontal control panel with MDI keyboard • Electronic handwheel (MPG) with axis selection and step control • Real control state machine: EDIT / MEM / MDI / HANDLE / JOG modes • 5-axis coordinate display: X Y Z A C with machine and absolute views • G-code interpreter with canned cycles, tool compensation and canned logic • Alarms and diagnostics system, PLC M-code simulation • Tool magazine T1–T10, spindle control with gear ranges • Graphic tool-path display on the built-in CNC screen WHY OPERATORS CHOOSE IT • Realistic panel behavior — buttons, modes and alarms respond like real hardware • 100% offline — perfect for classrooms, workshops and travel • One-time purchase. No ads. No subscription. No tracking. • English and Chinese interface Privacy Policy URL: https://sunspire.site/mobile-applications-security-policy/ Terms of Service URL: https://sunspire.site/terms_of_service.html

Screenshots

CNC Code4 screens
5X CNC Operator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CNC Code at Free against 5X CNC Operator's $9.99. CNC Code also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). 5X CNC Operator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

CNC Code is free to download; 5X CNC Operator costs $9.99 up front. CNC Code sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year. 5X CNC Operator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CNC Code ships an update every 3 days, 5X CNC Operator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
CNC Code versus 5X CNC Operator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCNC Code5X CNC Operator
PriceFree — better$9.99
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB44 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperANTONIO BENEDETTOꗭ 陈

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

5X CNC Operator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CNC Code free?
CNC Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 5X CNC Operator free?
5X CNC Operator costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do CNC Code or 5X CNC Operator have ads?
Neither CNC Code nor 5X CNC Operator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CNC Code or 5X CNC Operator?
CNC Code ships an update every 3 days, and 5X CNC Operator every 3 weeks. Most recently, CNC Code was updated on November 5, 2026 and 5X CNC Operator on November 6, 2026.

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