Comparison

ShopCAM vs CNC · G

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — no PC, no CAD file, no waiting. WHAT IT DOES • Conversational input: pick the operation, fill in the numbers, generate code • Covers drilling, peck drilling, milling, boring, tapping, threadmilling, and more • Fanuc-compatible ISO output — drops straight into Haas, Mazak, Centroid, LinuxCNC, Mach3/4 • 2D toolpath preview so you can visually verify the path before cutting • Machine profiles: save your tool offsets, rapid heights, and feed defaults • Full G-code editor with copy and share FREE TIER Drill and peck drilling operations — full featured, no time limit. SHOPCAM PRO Unlock all operations including milling, boring, tapping, threadmilling, and every future template. Three ways to subscribe: • Monthly: flexible, cancel any time • Annual: ~30% savings vs monthly • 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 — 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 · G

Features
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The complete CNC reference, always in your pocket. Works 100% offline: no network needed on the shop floor. WHAT'S INSIDE • 149 G-codes and 115 M-codes explained, with syntax, parameters, examples and toolpath diagrams • 105 canned cycles (drilling, threading, pockets and more) • 90 workshop calculators and formulas: cutting speed, RPM, feeds and much more • G-code analyzer with graphic toolpath preview • Materials database with cutting parameters • Fanuc and Siemens alarms explained • Technical glossary and tables (threads, tolerances…) • Available in 18 languages FREE AND PRO The free version includes a complete sample of the reference, the glossary and all languages. One single one-time purchase unlocks EVERYTHING, forever: no subscription, no recurring costs. Made by machinists, for machinists.

Screenshots

ShopCAM4 screens
CNC · G4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CNC · G at every 2 days against ShopCAM's every 6 days. On price, 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

Both are free to download. ShopCAM sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and CNC · G sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShopCAM ships an update every 6 days, CNC · G every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
ShopCAM versus CNC · G: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShopCAMCNC · G
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDouble Vision USA LLCsilverio valerio brandao

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
1 purchases

CNC · G

One-time1
  • Pro — Tuo per sempre$17.99

Questions

Is ShopCAM free?
ShopCAM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CNC · G free?
CNC · G is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShopCAM or CNC · G have ads?
Neither ShopCAM nor CNC · G shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShopCAM or CNC · G?
ShopCAM ships an update every 6 days, and CNC · G every 2 days. Most recently, ShopCAM was updated on October 5, 2026 and CNC · G on October 1, 2026.

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