Comparison

Workshop Calc vs CutMetric

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

Head to head
About

Workshop Calc

Features
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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.

About

CutMetric

Features
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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 onlyβ€”verify 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

Screenshots

Workshop Calc4 screens
CutMetric4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Workshop Calc versus CutMetric: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkshop CalcCutMetric
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperεΈ† 胑Jasko Hodzic

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Workshop Calc

One-time1
  • Workshop Calc Pro$6.99
3 purchases

CutMetric

Subscriptions2
  • CutMetric Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • CutMetric Pro Yearly7 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • CutMetric Pro Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Workshop Calc free?
Workshop Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CutMetric free?
CutMetric is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Workshop Calc or CutMetric have ads?
Neither Workshop Calc nor CutMetric shows ads.

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