Comparison

ShopCAM vs CNC Assistant AI

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

Head to head
About

ShopCAM

Features
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ShopCAM Pro turns your phone into a shop-floor CAM station. Describe the operation, get clean Fanuc-flavor G-code โ€” no PC, no CAD file, no waiting. WHAT IT DOES โ€ข Conversational input: pick the operation, fill in the numbers, generate code โ€ข Covers drilling, peck drilling, milling, boring, tapping, threadmilling, and more โ€ข Fanuc-compatible ISO output โ€” drops straight into Haas, Mazak, Centroid, LinuxCNC, Mach3/4 โ€ข 2D toolpath preview so you can visually verify the path before cutting โ€ข Machine profiles: save your tool offsets, rapid heights, and feed defaults โ€ข Full G-code editor with copy and share FREE TIER Drill and peck drilling operations โ€” full featured, no time limit. SHOPCAM PRO Unlock all operations including milling, boring, tapping, threadmilling, and every future template. Three ways to subscribe: โ€ข Monthly: flexible, cancel any time โ€ข Annual: ~30% savings vs monthly โ€ข Lifetime: one payment, own it forever BUILT FOR THE SHOP FLOOR Works completely offline. No account required. Designed to be usable with one hand while standing at a machine. Always single-block, reduced rapid, and dry-run before cutting. ShopCAM handles the math โ€” you handle the machine. Subscriptions auto-renew until cancelled. Manage in your Apple ID Subscription Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://doublevision.company/privacy

About

CNC Assistant AI

Features
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CNC Assistant is your AI-powered diagnostic companion for Fanuc, Siemens, and Heidenhain CNC machines โ€” built by a real machinist, for machinists. Stop flipping through alarm manuals or guessing what a cryptic error code means. Type it in, or snap a photo of your machine's screen, and get a clear, accurate answer in seconds. WHAT YOU CAN DO Decode Alarms Instant explanations for Fanuc, Siemens, and Heidenhain alarm codes, including likely causes and step-by-step fixes. Explain G/M Codes Quick reference for any G-code or M-code, with syntax and real examples. Analyze Programs Paste your G-code program and get a breakdown of what it does, plus warnings about potential issues. Diagnose via Photo Take a picture of your machine's alarm screen or a part, and let AI help identify the problem. Cutting Calculator Calculate spindle speed, feed rate, and material removal rate for turning and milling, across 8 materials. Machine Profiles Save your machine's specs so answers are tailored to your actual setup. Multi-language Available in English, Slovak, Ukrainian, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Polish. BUILT FOR THE SHOP FLOOR No fluff, no unnecessary screens โ€” just fast, accurate answers when you're standing at the machine and need to get back to work. FREE TO START Ask up to 5 AI questions a day at no cost. Need more? Upgrade to Pro for unlimited AI-powered diagnostics. For machine shops and teams: contact us about company-wide access. Built independently by a CNC operator who got tired of digging through manuals. Terms of Use: https://www.cncassistant.app/#terms

Screenshots

ShopCAM4 screens
CNC Assistant AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

ShopCAM and CNC Assistant AI are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. ShopCAM sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and CNC Assistant AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ShopCAM versus CNC Assistant AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShopCAMCNC Assistant AI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDouble Vision USA LLCMaksym Syvak

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ShopCAM

Subscriptions2
  • ShopCAM Pro Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • ShopCAM Pro Yearly7 Days trial$149.991 Year
One-time2
  • ShopCAM Pro Lifetime$399.99
  • Machine Shop Bundle$499.99
2 purchases

CNC Assistant AI

Subscriptions2
  • CNC Assistant Pro$3.991 Month
  • CNC Assistant Pro$24.991 Year

Questions

Is ShopCAM free?
ShopCAM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CNC Assistant AI free?
CNC Assistant AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShopCAM or CNC Assistant AI have ads?
Neither ShopCAM nor CNC Assistant AI shows ads.

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