MachiningGuru vs CutMetric
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MachiningGuru
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MachiningGuru MachiningGuru is a practical CNC companion designed to help machinists, programmers, students, and manufacturing professionals calculate machining parameters, document setups, and visualize G-code directly from an iPhone. Speeds and Feeds Calculator Quickly calculate important machining values using your tool and cutting parameters, including: Spindle speed Feed rate Plunge rate Material removal rate Enter values such as tool diameter, number of flutes, surface speed, chip load, width of cut, and depth of cut. MachiningGuru supports both Imperial and Metric units. Save Machine Setups Save speeds-and-feeds calculations for future reference. Add notes to document important setup information such as: Machine used Tool details Workholding Material Operation notes Recommended adjustments Saved records make it easier to reuse successful machining setups and keep useful shop information organized. Scan G-Code From Photos Import a photo from your phone and use optical character recognition to extract visible G-code. This is useful for reviewing printed programs, handwritten notes, screenshots, or code displayed on another device. Recognized code can be reviewed and edited before visualization. OCR results may vary depending on image quality, lighting, text clarity, and formatting. Interactive G-Code Plotter Preview supported G-code as an interactive 3D toolpath. Rotate, pan, and zoom the view to better understand the programmed movement. Use the plotter to: Review toolpath shape Inspect X, Y, and Z movement Step through programmed points Edit recognized or manually entered G-code Identify potential input or formatting mistakes MachiningGuru is intended as a reference and visualization tool. Always verify calculations, tooling limits, machine capabilities, work offsets, and CNC programs before operating machinery.
CutMetric
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Start every cut with a number you can defend. Calculate RPM, feed, feed per revolution, material removal and time per metre. Solve tap drills, bolt-circle coordinates, true position, drill-point depth and taper geometry. Save tools, materials, machines and setups; export PDF/CSV/JSON. Fully offline, no account, ads or tracking. Planning starting points onlyβverify manufacturer data, machine limits, workholding and a controlled test cut. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://viralcrew.de/apps/cutmetric/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MachiningGuru at none against CutMetric's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. CutMetric sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MachiningGuru asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MachiningGuru | CutMetric |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alejandro Avina Anguiano | Jasko Hodzic |
In-app purchases
MachiningGuru
No in-app purchases
CutMetric
- CutMetric Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- CutMetric Pro Yearly7 Days trial$22.991 Year
- CutMetric Pro Lifetime$34.99
Questions
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