Workshop Calc vs CutMetric
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Workshop Calc
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Workshop Calc is an offline metal and machinist calculator for workshop estimates and job records. Use it to estimate metal weight, convert fractions and units, check thread and tap drill sizes, browse drill and material references, save calculations to jobs, and export job sheets or coordinate files. Free tools cover common shop calculations including metal weight, unit conversion, tap drill estimates, drill charts, material lookup, and right triangle math. Workshop Calc Pro unlocks Sheet Metal Bend calculations using bend allowance, bend deduction and K-factor for a single-bend flat-length estimate, plus other advanced tools, full references, unlimited jobs and history, custom shop data, and PDF, CSV, DXF, JSON and guarded G-code template exports. The app is local-first, requires no account, shows no ads, and is built for offline shop use. Results are estimates and starting points. Verify critical work with official standards, manufacturer data, and qualified professionals.
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
Workshop Calc and CutMetric are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Workshop Calc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CutMetric sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Workshop Calc | CutMetric |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | εΈ θ‘ | Jasko Hodzic |
In-app purchases
Workshop Calc
- Workshop Calc Pro$6.99
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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