Comparison

CNC Lathe Calc Assistant vs CNC Lathe Calculator pro

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

Head to head
About

CNC Lathe Calc Assistant

A professional tool for CNC lathe operators, machinists, and programmers. It offers calculations for threads, grooving, material weight, and more, with G-code output and a built-in G-code reference. Designed for fast shop-floor use, it works offline and supports bilingual operation.

Highlights
  • Thread calculation with G-code output
  • Grooving parameter calculation
  • Macro program generation
  • Cut point geometry calculation
  • Material weight estimation
  • G/M code reference manual
  • Offline functionality
Features
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A professional calculation and programming assistant built for CNC lathe operators, machinists, and programmers. Covering thread calculation, grooving, macro generation, material weight, taper, cut-point geometry, and more— with G92/G76 code output, built-in material density tables, tolerance lookup, and a G-code reference manual. Your essential process toolbox on the shop floor. 【Core Features】 ▸ Thread Calc Metric, imperial, trapezoidal & pipe threads. Auto-generates G92 and G76 threading code—copy or export instantly. ▸ Grooving V-groove and rectangular groove parameters with ready-to-use G-code output. ▸ Macro Program Parametric macro templates for common turning cycles. ▸ Cut Point Line/arc/tangent junction coordinates for complex contour programming. ▸ Taper · Chamfer · Trigonometry Taper ratio, chamfer dimensions, and trig conversions at your fingertips. ▸ Diagonal / Divide · Arc Junction Circular division coordinates and arc transition junction points. ▸ Material Built-in density data (including stainless steel) for bar and tube weight estimates. ▸ SFM / Roughness Surface speed and surface roughness conversion reference. ▸ Tolerance Lookup · Thread Chart Standard tolerance grades and thread specification cross-reference. ▸ G/M Code Lookup Searchable G/M code manual for quick on-machine reference. ▸ Tool Nose Orientation · B Macro → G Sim Tool nose radius compensation orientation guide and B-type macro to G-code preview. ▸ Craft Turning Reference parameters and programming tips for decorative turning projects. 【Highlights】 • Clean UI designed for fast shop-floor use • Copy and export results • Bilingual UI (Chinese & English) • Works offline—no internet required CNC Lathe Assistant—turning calculations made accurate, programming made faster.

About

CNC Lathe Calculator pro

Features
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CNC Lathe Calculator Pro – CNC Machining & Programming Tools CNC Lathe Calculator Pro is an all-in-one machining calculator designed for CNC machinists, CNC programmers, toolmakers, manufacturing engineers, and machine shop professionals. Quickly calculate feeds and speeds, generate CNC programs, solve machining formulas, and access essential workshop references directly from your phone. Whether you're working on CNC lathes, milling machines, drilling operations, threading, or precision machining, this app helps improve accuracy, reduce setup time, and increase productivity. Key CNC Machining Features Feeds & Speeds Calculator Calculate optimal cutting parameters for a wide range of materials: • Cutting Speed (SFM & m/min)
• Spindle Speed (RPM)
• Feed Rate Calculation
• Chip Load Calculator
• Surface Speed Conversion
• Turning & Milling Calculations CNC Lathe Calculator Essential turning tools for everyday machining: • Turning Speed & Feed Calculator
• Thread Cutting Calculator
• Groove & Part-Off Calculations
• Taper Calculations
• Facing Operations
• Material Removal Rate Milling Calculator Advanced milling calculations for CNC machining: • End Mill Speed & Feed Calculator
• Ball Nose End Mill Calculations
• Radial Chip Thinning
• Step Over Calculator
• Surface Finish Calculator
• Tool Path Calculations Drilling & Tapping Tools Improve hole-making accuracy: • Drill Speed & Feed Calculator
• Drill Point Length Calculator
• Tap Drill Size Calculator
• Drill Size Charts
• Tapping Speed Calculator
• Peck Drilling Calculations Thread Calculator Comprehensive threading support: • Metric Threads
• UNC Threads
• UNF Threads
• ACME Threads
• NPT Pipe Threads
• Thread Dimensions & Data
• Thread Depth Calculations CNC Program Generators Generate common CNC machining cycles instantly: • G81 Drilling Cycle
• G82 Spot Drill Cycle
• G83 Peck Drilling Cycle
• G84 Tapping Cycle
• G76 Threading Cycle
• Bolt Circle Calculations Engineering & Shop Utilities • Material Weight Calculator
• Scientific Calculator
• Trigonometry Tools
• Triangle Solver
• Sine Bar Calculator
• Surface Finish Conversion
• Hardness Conversion
• Thermal Expansion Calculator CNC Reference Library Access essential machining references anytime: • G-Code Reference Guide
• M-Code Reference Guide
• Drill & Tap Charts
• Feeds & Speeds Data
• CNC Programming References
• Machining Formulas Designed for Machinists CNC Lathe Calculator Pro is built by machinists for machinists. Whether you're programming CNC machines, setting up jobs, running production, or learning CNC machining, this app provides fast and accurate calculations to help you work more efficiently. Perfect for: • CNC Machinists
• CNC Programmers
• Manufacturing Engineers
• Toolmakers
• Machine Shop Operators
• Mechanical Engineers
• Apprentices & Students Save time, reduce calculation errors, and improve machining accuracy with CNC Lathe Calculator Pro. Download today and bring powerful CNC machining calculations, programming tools, and workshop references wherever you work.

Screenshots

CNC Lathe Calc Assistant4 screens
CNC Lathe Calculator pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CNC Lathe Calculator pro at Free against CNC Lathe Calc Assistant's $0.99. CNC Lathe Calculator pro also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CNC Lathe Calculator pro is free to download; CNC Lathe Calc Assistant costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 5 level
CNC Lathe Calc Assistant versus CNC Lathe Calculator pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCNC Lathe Calc AssistantCNC Lathe Calculator pro
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer家芳 陶Mamta Kevadiya

In-app purchases

None

CNC Lathe Calc Assistant

No in-app purchases

None

CNC Lathe Calculator pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CNC Lathe Calc Assistant free?
CNC Lathe Calc Assistant costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CNC Lathe Calculator pro free?
CNC Lathe Calculator pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CNC Lathe Calc Assistant or CNC Lathe Calculator pro have ads?
Neither CNC Lathe Calc Assistant nor CNC Lathe Calculator pro shows ads.

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