CNCjogger vs WorkBench Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
CNCjogger
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Wireless CNC Jogging Made Simple Plug in CNCjogger Stick. Open CNCjogger App. Jog your CNC. No software installation required. CNCjogger turns your iPhone into a wireless jog controller. The CNCjogger Stick connects to the computer as a simulated USB keyboardβcompatible with every CNC software that supports keyboard shortcuts for jogging. Supported Software: Carbide Motion, UGS (Universal G-Code Sender), Easel, Mach3, Mach4, OpenBuilds CONTROL, gSender, or design a custom layout for any other software that receives keyboard shortcuts Features: β’ Low-latency wireless controls from your phone β’ Automatically reconnects when you return to the shop and open the app β’ Hold-and-jog continuous movement (where supported by your CNC software) β’ Speed control shortcuts work with Carbide Motion (0.025mm, 0.25mm, 1mm, Fast) β’ Haptic feedback (feel every tap and hold) β’ No internet connection, log-ins, or iCloud account required β’ Supports custom layout for sending shortcuts to nonstandard CNC software What You Need: β’ CNCjogger Stick (sold separately at cncjogger.com) β’ USB-C or USB-A port on whatever computer you use to control your CNC (USB-C to USB-A adapter included) β’ iPhone with iOS 16+ β’ Bluetooth enabled on phone The Bottom Line: Stop running back to your computer to jog. You already have your phone in your pocket. CNCjogger gives you wireless control from anywhere in your shopβjust like a traditional pendant, but completely wireless and at a fraction of the cost, all compatible with the software you already use.
WorkBench Pro
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WorkBench is the all-in-one app for makers, woodworkers, and small shops. Plan projects, price them right, sell to customers, and track every board foot β without juggling five different apps. WHAT YOU CAN DO β’ Market Research: Pull real time sales data for popular woodworking items so you can plan your next project. β’ Plan projects β Build cut lists, parts lists, and material estimates. Snap a photo and let AI draft the plan for you. β’ Price with confidence β Auto-pricing factors in materials, labor, waste, and your target margin. β’ Sell direct β Share a public catalog link, take orders, send invoices, and track fulfillment. β’ Track inventory β Scan barcodes, log waste, get stale-stock alerts, and reorder before you run out. β’ Find suppliers β Local lumber yards, hardware stores, and specialty suppliers with hours, address, and phone. β’ Run a team β Invite up to 5 teammates with a company code. Track time, share plans, and roll everything up to one P&L. β’ Stay organized β Customer CRM, sales history, production logs, and fulfillment speed all in one place. WHY MAKERS USE WORKBENCH β’ Built for the shop, not the office β’ One subscription, every feature β no upsells β’ Works offline for jobsite use β’ Your data stays yours SUBSCRIPTION WorkBench is $9.99/month or $89.99/year with a 7-day free trial. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms: https://workbenchpro.net/terms Privacy: https://workbenchpro.net/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CNCjogger at none against WorkBench Pro's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. WorkBench Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. CNCjogger asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | CNCjogger | WorkBench Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Motorharp Design LLC | Zachary Hamilton |
In-app purchases
CNCjogger
No in-app purchases
WorkBench Pro
- Workbench Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Workbench Yearly7 Days trial$89.991 Year
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