Comparison

GearCalc Pro vs CutMate CNC

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

Head to head
About

GearCalc Pro

Features
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GearCalc Pro is the most professional gear ratio calculator and 3D simulator for hobbyists, makers, and engineers working with motorized projects. WHAT IT DOES - Calculate exact gear ratios for any motor + target speed/torque - Auto-suggest optimal gear teeth combinations across 1-6 stages - Real-time 3D visualization of compound gear trains with proper meshing - Simulate gear rotation at adjustable input RPM with live output display - Battery life estimation across 11 battery types - Reverse motor finder - given target RPM/torque, find the best motor MOTOR LIBRARY (18 models) - Ultra Micro: N10 - Micro: N20, N30, GA12-N20 gearmotor - Small: TT, DC 130/FA-130, DC 180, DC 260, DC 280 - Medium: DC 380, RS-540, RS-545, RS-550 - Large: RS-775, RS-895 - BLDC: 2208 drone motor - Stepper: NEMA 14, NEMA 17, NEMA 23 - Servo: SG90, MG996R - Custom motor input - add your own specs ENGINEERING FEATURES - Standard gear theory: D = teeth x module - Per-stage efficiency (Spur, Helical, Worm, Bevel, Planetary) - Gear pair recommendations from 21 standard tooth counts (8T to 120T) - Worm gear support with 1/2/4-start configurations - Standard ISO modules (0.3 to 4.0) - Motor dimension diagrams with shaft, bore, and mounting specs - Save/load configurations 3D VISUALIZATION - Real PBR-rendered gears with metallic shading - Color-coded stage badges - Auto-fit camera, free 3D rotation - Reset view to recenter - Start/stop animation with physics-correct rotation 8 LANGUAGES Traditional Chinese, English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German. EXPORT - Generate spec sheet image - Copy text spec to clipboard - Share via standard iOS share sheet Whether you're designing a robot, toy, RC car, 3D printer, or CNC machine, GearCalc Pro gives you the math, the visualization, and the engineering data in one beautifully designed app.

About

CutMate CNC

Features
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CutMate CNC is a practical milling parameter calculator for machinists, CNC operators, engineers and small-batch workshops. It helps you quickly calculate key cutting parameters before machining, including spindle speed, feed rate, chip load per tooth and cutting speed. Instead of switching between formulas, notes and web calculators, you can enter the material, tool diameter, flute count and machining conditions to get usable reference values in seconds. Key features: β€’ Calculate spindle RPM β€’ Calculate feed rate β€’ Calculate chip load per tooth β€’ Calculate cutting speed β€’ Support common CNC milling scenarios β€’ Get quick trial-cut risk suggestions β€’ Works offline β€’ Simple interface for shop-floor use CutMate CNC is designed for practical reference, not theoretical complexity. It is useful when setting up a new job, checking a rough parameter, comparing tool settings, or making a quick adjustment near the machine. Typical users include: β€’ CNC milling operators β€’ Machinists β€’ Manufacturing engineers β€’ Workshop technicians β€’ Hobby CNC users β€’ Prototype and small-batch makers Cutting conditions vary by machine rigidity, tool quality, workholding, coolant, material batch and machining strategy. Always verify the result with a safe trial cut and adjust based on real machine feedback.

Screenshots

GearCalc Pro4 screens
CutMate CNC3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CutMate CNC at none against GearCalc Pro's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
GearCalc Pro versus CutMate CNC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGearCalc ProCutMate CNC
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSui Fai Law建东 刘

In-app purchases

None

GearCalc Pro

No in-app purchases

None

CutMate CNC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GearCalc Pro free?
GearCalc Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CutMate CNC free?
CutMate CNC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GearCalc Pro or CutMate CNC have ads?
GearCalc Pro shows ads; CutMate CNC does not.

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