Comparison

GCodeReader CNC vs CNC Wood Designer Pro

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

Head to head
About

GCodeReader CNC

Features
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Inspect CNC toolpaths and CAD models locally on your iPhone or iPad. Open files from Files, explore geometry in 3D and review machining programs without an account or cloud conversion. SLDPRT PART VIEWING β€’ View SLDPRT parts in 3D, including saved solid bodies, surfaces and sketch curves. β€’ Show or hide individual bodies and surfaces. β€’ Rotate, pan and zoom, or switch between standard views. β€’ CAD files are opened for viewing; the original CAD file is not modified. G-CODE REVIEW β€’ Explore 3D toolpaths with axes, a grid and view presets. β€’ Play back a program and adjust playback speed. β€’ Review cutter names and diameters from CAM comments, tool numbers, feed rates, spindle speed and estimated run time. β€’ Check X, Y and Z trajectory dimensions, including rapid moves. β€’ Collapse the program information panel to make more room for the toolpath. β€’ Edit feed and spindle values, then explicitly save the file or export a copy. CAD AND 3D MODELS β€’ Open STEP, IGES, BREP and DXF exchange files. β€’ Inspect mesh and scene formats including STL, OBJ, PLY, USD/USDZ, Alembic, DAE and SCN. β€’ View model dimensions, geometry counts and available body information. β€’ Additional previews are available for Parasolid, DWG and CDR, with partial format coverage. FILE COMPATIBILITY SLDPRT viewing uses geometry stored in the part file. Compatibility with native formats depends on the file version and available data. SLDASM assembly import is not supported. For unsupported files, export to STEP, IGES, STL or DXF in the authoring application. LOCAL WORKFLOW Selected files are processed on your device. No sign-in or upload to a conversion service is required. Privacy information and third-party licenses are available from the information button inside the app. Estimated CNC run time is an approximation. Review any edited program before using it on a machine.

About

CNC Wood Designer Pro

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#CNC Wood Designer Pro offers auto-renewing subscription options: β€’$7.99 per month β€’$34.99 per year β€’ You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchases within Video Stabilizer β€’ Subscriptions are billed weekly/yearly on the subscription plan β€’ Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase β€’ Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period β€’ Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal β€’ Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase β€’ Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.asiancomputingapps.com Privacy Policy: https://privacy.asiancomputingapps.com

Screenshots

GCodeReader CNC4 screens
CNC Wood Designer Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GCodeReader CNC at none against CNC Wood Designer Pro's 3. CNC Wood Designer Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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

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

Both are free to download. CNC Wood Designer Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. GCodeReader CNC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
GCodeReader CNC versus CNC Wood Designer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGCodeReader CNCCNC Wood Designer Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size44 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFavionicsDo Anh

In-app purchases

None

GCodeReader CNC

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

CNC Wood Designer Pro

Subscriptions2
  • CNC Wood Designer Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • CNC Wood Designer Pro Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • CNC Wood Designer Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is GCodeReader CNC free?
GCodeReader CNC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CNC Wood Designer Pro free?
CNC Wood Designer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GCodeReader CNC or CNC Wood Designer Pro have ads?
Neither GCodeReader CNC nor CNC Wood Designer Pro shows ads.

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