Tolerance Fit Calculator vs CNC Path
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tolerance Fit Calculator
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"Tolerance Fit Calculator" is a professional tool app designed for mechanical engineers, machining technicians, and mechanical engineering students. Based on the ISO 286 standard, simply enter the nominal diameter and calculate limit deviations, fit type, maximum clearance/interference with one tap. Provides smart fit recommendations, 3D visualization, thread calculations, material weight calculation, and other practical features. Fully offline, no internet required, carry it with you anytime, anywhere. Core Features Tolerance Fit Calculation Supports nominal diameters from 0 to 3150 mm, all tolerance zones for holes A~ZC, all tolerance zones for shafts a~zc, all tolerance grades IT1~IT18 Automatically identifies clearance fit, transition fit, and interference fit Smart fit recommendation engine: automatically recommends the optimal tolerance combination based on fit requirements 3D Visualization 2D tolerance zone diagram: intuitively shows the relative positions of hole and shaft deviation ranges 3D model assembly: dynamically demonstrates the looseness/tightness under maximum clearance/maximum interference conditions, supports gesture rotation and zoom Practical Tool Set (7 Tools) Thread & fastener calculation: thread tapping hole diameter, bolt tightening torque Material weight calculation: 10+ materials (steel, aluminum, copper, etc.), 5 shapes (round bar, square bar, plate, etc.) Cutting parameter calculation: spindle speed (RPM), feed rate, cutting speed, supports turning/milling/drilling Tolerance dictionary & GD&T knowledge base History and favorites Target Users Mechanical design engineers: quickly verify the rationality of tolerance fits in designs Machining/CNC operators: look up tolerances and cutting parameters on-site Quality inspection and process personnel: quickly obtain limit deviation values during inspection and acceptance Mechanical engineering students: learn tolerance fit knowledge, deep dive with GD&T knowledge base Tolerance Fit Calculator is an offline tool developed for mechanical design, machining, and inspection personnel. Based on the ISO 286 standard, simply enter the nominal diameter, select the tolerance zones and tolerance grades for the hole and shaft, and quickly obtain: Limit deviations of hole and shaft (upper deviation / lower deviation) Fit type (clearance fit / transition fit / interference fit) Maximum clearance and minimum clearance (clearance shown as "+", interference shown as "-") Input Range & Limits Diameter range: 0.001 mm ~ 3150 mm Input digit limit: up to 6 significant digits Supported Tolerance Zones Type Tolerance Symbols Hole tolerances A, B, C, CD, D, E, EF, F, FG, G, H, JS, J, K, M, N, P, R, S, T, U, V, X, Y, Z, ZA, ZB, ZC Shaft tolerances a, b, c, cd, d, e, ef, f, fg, g, h, js, j, k, m, n, p, r, s, t, u, v, x, y, z, za, zb, zc Supported Tolerance Grades All grades IT1 ~ IT18 Special Rules Description (Strictly following ISO 286) The app has built-in the following standard special rules to ensure accurate and compliant calculations: Holes A and B are not applicable to nominal sizes of 1 mm or less Shafts a and b are not applicable to nominal sizes of 1 mm or less JS 7~JS 11: truncate the decimal part of IT/2 to make it an integer in micrometers (round down) js 7~js 11: similarly round IT/2 down to an integer in micrometers Hole J is only supported for grades IT6~IT8 Shaft j is only supported for grades IT5~IT8 Tolerance grades IT14~IT18 are not applicable to nominal sizes of 1 mm or less For nominal sizes larger than 500 mm, the tolerance values for IT1~IT5 are temporary experimental values (the app will give a prompt) Core Workflow Enter the nominal diameter (up to 6 digits) Tap the tolerance zone buttons to select the hole tolerance (e.g., H) and shaft tolerance (e.g., h) Download now to make tolerance calculation more efficient and reliable!
CNC Path
This app serves as a mobile workspace for managing, editing, and visualizing CNC programs. It offers features like a local library for programs, a mobile-friendly editor, and on-device OCR for importing from images. Users can also simulate toolpaths and look up CNC instructions.
- Local Program Library
- Mobile-friendly editor
- OCR program import
- Toolpath simulation
- CNC instruction lookup
- Syntax checking
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CNC Path is an iPhone and iPad workspace for CNC professionals and learners to manage, edit, OCR-import, and visualize supported CNC programs. Key features: - Create, organize, import, and export CNC programs in a local Program Library - View and edit CNC program text with a mobile-friendly editor - Import programs from camera or images with on-device OCR and review the result before saving - Look up CNC instructions and their current support boundaries - Run lightweight toolpath simulation for supported basic instructions - Use OCR, import/export, syntax checking, and advanced macro-program, fixed-cycle, and arithmetic-expression simulation The Program Library, editing, instruction reference, and ordinary supported simulation remain free. OCR, import/export, syntax checking, macro programs, fixed cycles, and arithmetic-expression simulation require an active trial or membership. The seven-day trial starts only when selected and does not renew or charge. Monthly and Pro Lifetime Unlock prices are shown by the App Store. CNC Path provides auxiliary toolpath visualization only. It does not guarantee collision detection, machining safety, or complete real-machine verification. Users must manually verify OCR results and CNC programs. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CNC Path at Free against Tolerance Fit Calculator's $1.99. Tolerance Fit Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
CNC Path is free to download; Tolerance Fit Calculator costs $1.99 up front. CNC Path sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Tolerance Fit Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Tolerance Fit Calculator | CNC Path |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 小燕 陈 | 宇 张 |
In-app purchases
Tolerance Fit Calculator
No in-app purchases
CNC Path
- Monthly Membership$0.991 Month
- 专业版永久解锁$7.99
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