CNCMate vs QuickRoom3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
CNCMate
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Find optimal CNC milling settings in under 10 seconds β the Speeds and Feeds calculator for feed rate, RPM and depth of cut. No more hours of searching forums and spreadsheets. CNCMate is your digital workshop assistant for CNC routers, spindles, and milling machines. Select machine, material, and cutting tool β instantly get three rated setting presets: Safe, Standard and Fast. Fully bilingual (English + German). WHO IS CNCMATE FOR? β’ CNC beginners looking for safe starting parameters β’ Experienced makers who want to test new materials quickly β’ Workshop pros needing a quick reference at the machine β’ Hobbyists with Shapeoko, Onefinity, X-Carve, LongMill, MPCNC, Sorotec HOW IT WORKS: 1. Select your machine (111 verified machines) 2. Choose your material (121 materials, fully bilingual) 3. Pick your tool (147 cutters: upcut, downcut, V-bit, ball nose, surfacing) 4. Instantly receive 3 setting presets CALCULATED FOR YOU: β’ Spindle speed (RPM) β matched to your machine β’ Feed rate (mm/min or in/min) β’ Plunge rate β’ Depth per pass / depth of cut β’ Step-over percentage β’ Router dial settings for Makita, DeWalt, Bosch, Kress, Festool & more β’ Coolant recommendation per material NEW IN v1.1: BIT ADVISOR, TIME ESTIMATE & TEST GRID β’ Bit Advisor β automatic cutter recommendation based on material and operation with reasoning β’ Estimated job time β enter workpiece dimensions or path length for instant time calculation β’ Test Grid Generator β systematic parameter variation grid for structured testing β’ Share settings as image cards via iMessage, WhatsApp, or social media EXTENSIVE DATABASE (fully bilingual): β’ 111 CNC machines: Shapeoko 5 Pro, Onefinity, X-Carve, LongMill, MPCNC, CNC-STEP, Sorotec, BZT, Stepcraft, Sienci, Carbide 3D, Kress, Suhner, Bantam Tools, and many more β’ 121 materials: woods (oak, beech, birch, walnut, teak, olive, padauk, ebony), plywood, MDF, HPL, plastics (acrylic, POM, PETG, PEEK, HDPE), metals (aluminum 6061/7075, brass, copper, bronze, stainless, titanium), composites (CFRP, GFRP), stone (marble, slate, granite, soapstone) β’ 147 cutting tools: upcut, downcut, compression, ball nose, V-bit, surfacing, engraving β from 0.5 mm to 16 mm in HSS, carbide, and diamond with TiAlN, ZrN, and DLC coatings SAFETY FIRST: β’ Smart safety validation β never exceeds machine limits β’ Warnings for aggressive settings, increased tool wear β’ Material-specific tips (dust extraction for MDF, cooling for aluminum, respirator for carbon fiber) β’ Machine rigidity guidance for titanium and steel FAVORITES & TEST LOG: β’ Save proven settings as favorites β’ Document test results with notes and ratings β’ Build your personal knowledge database FREE TRIAL: β’ 3 free queries for any machine and material combination β test the app with your own device β’ A subscription or the one-time purchase then unlocks everything From Digitalbucht β made by makers, for makers.
QuickRoom3D
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QuickRoom3D turns your iPhone or iPad's LiDAR scanner into a fast, accurate room-measuring tool. Walk through a room and QuickRoom3D builds an interactive 3D model and a clean 2D floor plan in seconds β no tape measure required. SCAN β’ Point your device and walk the walls β powered by Apple's RoomPlan β’ Capture multiple rooms and merge them into a single floor β’ Add several floors to one plan BROWSE β’ Explore your space as an interactive 3D model β’ Switch to a top-down 2D floor plan β’ See automatic measurements for every wall, door, and window β’ Tap any surface to highlight it and read its dimensions ANNOTATE β’ Drop notes and pins anywhere in 3D β’ Add your own point-to-point measurements β’ Keep room-by-room notes EXPORT & SHARE β’ Export a 3D model (USDZ) for Quick Look and your design tools β’ Share a floor-plan image Perfect for planning a move, buying furniture, redecorating, real estate listings, or any time you need to know how big a space really is. Requires a device with a LiDAR Scanner (iPhone Pro or iPad Pro). Your scans stay on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QuickRoom3D at none against CNCMate's 3. CNCMate's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. CNCMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. QuickRoom3D asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | CNCMate | QuickRoom3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 26.2 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Emil Deak | Kamil Buczel |
In-app purchases
CNCMate
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Annual$9.991 Year
- CNCMate Lifetime$12.99
QuickRoom3D
No in-app purchases





