Comparison

ShopCAM vs Toolpath

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

Toolpath

Features
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Toolpath is a workshop assistant for hobby CNC routers and mills — 3018, Shapeoko and other desktop machines. CHECK BEFORE YOU CUT • Open .nc, .gcode, .ngc and .tap files and see the toolpath in 3D or 2D • Simulate the program and scrub through every move • Safety check flags rapids into stock, low Z clearance, a missing spindle start and zero feed — with plain-language fixes • Safety score and a pre-flight checklist built from your file • Share a one-page PDF safety report FEEDS, SPEEDS AND CALCULATORS • Conservative starting feeds and speeds from curated material tables, capped to your spindle • V-bit depth, chip thinning, scallop height, bolt circle, tap drill, unit and job quote calculators RUN THE JOB • Job timer with a Live Activity and tool-change reminders • Log how each cut went and turn good results into reusable recipes • Read-only live monitor for Wi-Fi controllers (FluidNC, grblHAL) — beta YOUR WORKSHOP, REMEMBERED • Machines, tools, stock and maintenance in one library • Syncs through your own private iCloud — no account, no login • On-device assistant answers CNC questions with Apple Intelligence on supported devices LATHES TOO • Reads lathe programs (Fanuc-style, LinuxCNC, grblHAL): G96/G50, feed per rev, G71/G70 roughing, G76 threading shown pass by pass • Checks rapids into uncut stock, the chuck and G96 without an RPM limit • Turning speeds and feeds calculator Values are starting points to test, not guarantees. Always air-cut new files, secure your workholding and wear eye and ear protection. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://yakupad.github.io/toolpath-apple/privacy/

Screenshots

ShopCAM4 screens
Toolpath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ShopCAM at 16.0 against Toolpath's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. ShopCAM sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Toolpath sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShopCAM ships an update weekly, Toolpath every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
ShopCAM versus Toolpath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShopCAMToolpath
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDouble Vision USA LLCYakup Ad

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
3 purchases

Toolpath

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • AI Pack (100 questions)$1.99

Questions

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

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