Comparison

G 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

G

This app provides CNC machinists with offline access to G-code references, calculators, and lessons. It includes a code editor with syntax highlighting and safety checks, a speeds & feeds calculator, and a trigonometry solver. Users can also access a tooling library and a learning path with quizzes and challenges.

Highlights
  • Offline G-code and M-code reference
  • Code editor with syntax highlighting and safety checks
  • Speeds & feeds calculator
  • Trigonometry calculator
  • Tooling library
  • Structured learning path with quizzes
  • AI-powered code scanning and analysis
Features
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REFERENCE - 142 G-Code and M-Code entries with descriptions, examples, and usage notes - 7 controllers: Fanuc, Haas, Siemens, Mazak, Okuma, Grbl, Marlin - Search, filter by category, and save favorites for quick access CODE EDITOR - Syntax highlighting for G-Code with line numbers - Real-time validation for mills, lathes, and 3D printers catches errors before your machine does - Recognizes what kind of program you are writing and suggests the right machine type - Safety checks: spindle, tool length comp, safe Z, constant surface speed limits, feed modes, program endings - Safe code templates for mill and lathe headers, tool changes, cycles, and endings - Export programs as .nc files, ready for the controller SPEEDS & FEEDS - Milling: RPM, feed rate, chip load, material removal rate, radial chip thinning - Turning: RPM from the workpiece diameter, feed per revolution, theoretical finish, cutting and facing time, and a ready-to-paste G96 block - Materials: aluminum, steel, stainless, titanium, nickel alloys, hardened steel, cast iron, brass, plastics, composites - Speeds for HSS, carbide, ceramic, CBN, and PCD tooling - Save favorite calculation presets HOLEMAKING AND THREADING - Drilling: point length, through-hole depth, peck cycle, derating - Tapping: tap drill size, thread engagement, rigid and floating feeds - Thread milling with feed compensation and per-pass feeds - Lathe threading with a full pass plan and G76 and G92 programs TRIGONOMETRY AND CIRCLES - Right triangle solver, bolt circle generator, taper and angle calculations with lathe X and Z values - Circle G-Code generator with arc and helical output MACHINIST'S HANDBOOK - Cutting tools, inserts (CNMG, WNMG, DNMG, and more), and thread specs (UNC, UNF, Metric, NPT, BSP) - Tool holders: CAT, BT, HSK, ER collets, Morse taper, ISO turning holders with a designation decoder, VDI and BMT turrets - 384 drill sizes with tap drill and clearance hole charts - ISO 286 fits and tolerances, hardness conversion, surface finish - GD&T symbols and modifiers - 164 controller alarm codes with likely causes and what to check LEARNING PATH - 55 structured lessons across 11 modules - 163 quiz questions with immediate feedback - 15 interactive code challenges with validation - Topics: fundamentals, motion, tool management, M-codes, safety, macro programming, multi-axis, lathe, 3D printing - Track your progress and bookmark lessons KNOWLEDGE BASE - 43 in-depth articles on chip load, surface speed, tool materials, turning, threading, formulas, and best practices, linked from the calculators that use them SCAN & ANALYZE - Point your camera at a machine screen or printed program - On-device OCR extracts the G-Code - AI-powered analysis explains what the program does step by step - Safety assessment flags missing safety blocks and risky moves - Import scanned code into the editor BUILT FOR THE SHOP FLOOR - 100% offline - no internet required - Dark industrial theme, designed for iOS 26 - Works on iPhone and iPad G-Code Guru Pro unlocks the full toolkit: all 11 learning modules, unlimited saves, the complete Handbook, the Knowledge Base, calculation presets, the tapping, thread milling and lathe threading calculators, code scanning analysis, and every future update. Privacy Policy: https://gcodeguru.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://gcodeguru.app/terms

About

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

G4 screens
5X CNC Operator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: G at Free against 5X CNC Operator's $7.99. 5X CNC Operator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On update cadence, 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

G is free to download; 5X CNC Operator costs $7.99 up front. G sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. 5X CNC Operator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
G versus 5X CNC Operator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterG5X CNC Operator
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating5.0 (13 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPawel Dembski旭 陈

In-app purchases

2 purchases

G

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Annual$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • G-Code Guru Pro$59.99
None

5X CNC Operator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is G free?
G is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 5X CNC Operator free?
5X CNC Operator costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do G or 5X CNC Operator have ads?
Neither G nor 5X CNC Operator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, G or 5X CNC Operator?
G ships an update every 3 weeks, and 5X CNC Operator every 3 weeks. Most recently, G was updated on October 24, 2026 and 5X CNC Operator on October 27, 2026.

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