ShopCAM vs Toolpath
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
ShopCAM
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ShopCAM Pro turns your phone into a shop-floor CAM station. Describe the operation, get clean Fanuc-flavor G-code ā 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 ā 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 ā 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 ā 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
Toolpath
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Toolpath is a workshop assistant for hobby CNC routers and mills ā 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 ā 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) ā beta YOUR WORKSHOP, REMEMBERED ⢠Machines, tools, stock and maintenance in one library ⢠Syncs through your own private iCloud ā 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/
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Verdict
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
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.
ShopCAM ships an update weekly, Toolpath every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShopCAM | Toolpath |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac ā better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 ā better | 26.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Double Vision USA LLC | Yakup Ad |
In-app purchases
ShopCAM
- ShopCAM Pro Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- ShopCAM Pro Yearly7 Days trial$149.991 Year
- ShopCAM Pro Lifetime$399.99
- Machine Shop Bundle$499.99
Toolpath
- Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- AI Pack (100 questions)$1.99








