Comparison

PTSecrets 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

PTSecrets

Features
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Cutting Tool Training Series App

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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

PTSecrets4 screens
5X CNC Operator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PTSecrets at Free against 5X CNC Operator's $9.99. PTSecrets also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

PTSecrets is free to download; 5X CNC Operator costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PTSecrets ships an update every 4 days, 5X CNC Operator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
PTSecrets versus 5X CNC Operator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPTSecrets5X CNC Operator
PriceFree — better$9.99
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersmartcalculationsꗭ 陈

In-app purchases

None

PTSecrets

No in-app purchases

None

5X CNC Operator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PTSecrets free?
PTSecrets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 5X CNC Operator free?
5X CNC Operator costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PTSecrets or 5X CNC Operator have ads?
Neither PTSecrets nor 5X CNC Operator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PTSecrets or 5X CNC Operator?
PTSecrets ships an update every 4 days, and 5X CNC Operator every 3 weeks. Most recently, PTSecrets was updated on October 28, 2026 and 5X CNC Operator on November 6, 2026.

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