Comparison

CNC Path vs CNC · G

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

Head to head
About

CNC Path

Manage, edit, and visualize CNC programs with a mobile-friendly editor and toolpath simulator. Import programs via OCR, access an instruction reference, and link program-related images and drawings.

Highlights
  • Local Program Library for CNC programs
  • Mobile-friendly CNC program editor
  • On-device OCR for program import
  • CNC instruction reference
  • Lightweight toolpath simulation
  • Program-linked image and PDF management
Features
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CNC Path is an iPhone and iPad workspace for CNC professionals and learners to manage, edit, OCR-import, and visualize supported CNC programs. Key features: - Create, organize, import, and export CNC programs in a local Program Library - View and edit CNC program text with a mobile-friendly editor - Import programs from camera or images with on-device OCR and review the result before saving - Look up CNC instructions and their current support boundaries - Run lightweight toolpath simulation for supported basic instructions - Use OCR, import/export, syntax checking, and advanced macro-program, fixed-cycle, and arithmetic-expression simulation - Keep program-linked images and PDF drawings available with a floating button; annotate and crop images, then reopen saved edits The Program Library, editing, instruction reference, and ordinary supported simulation remain free. OCR, import/export, syntax checking, macro programs, fixed cycles, arithmetic-expression simulation, and the program reference floating button require an active trial or membership. The seven-day trial starts only when selected and does not renew or charge. Monthly and Pro Lifetime Unlock prices are shown by the App Store. CNC Path provides auxiliary toolpath visualization only. It does not guarantee collision detection, machining safety, or complete real-machine verification. Users must manually verify OCR results and CNC programs. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CNC · G

Features
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The complete CNC reference, always in your pocket. Works 100% offline: no network needed on the shop floor. WHAT'S INSIDE • 149 G-codes and 115 M-codes explained, with syntax, parameters, examples and toolpath diagrams • 105 canned cycles (drilling, threading, pockets and more) • 90 workshop calculators and formulas: cutting speed, RPM, feeds and much more • G-code analyzer with graphic toolpath preview • Materials database with cutting parameters • Fanuc and Siemens alarms explained • Technical glossary and tables (threads, tolerances…) • Available in 18 languages FREE AND PRO The free version includes a complete sample of the reference, the glossary and all languages. One single one-time purchase unlocks EVERYTHING, forever: no subscription, no recurring costs. Made by machinists, for machinists.

Screenshots

CNC Path4 screens
CNC · G4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CNC · G at every 2 days against CNC Path's every 6 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CNC Path sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and CNC · G sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CNC Path ships an update every 6 days, CNC · G every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
CNC Path versus CNC · G: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCNC PathCNC · G
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer宇 张silverio valerio brandao

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CNC Path

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Membership$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • 专业版永久解锁$7.99
1 purchases

CNC · G

One-time1
  • Pro — Tuo per sempre$17.99

Questions

Is CNC Path free?
CNC Path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CNC · G free?
CNC · G is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CNC Path or CNC · G have ads?
Neither CNC Path nor CNC · G shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CNC Path or CNC · G?
CNC Path ships an update every 6 days, and CNC · G every 2 days. Most recently, CNC Path was updated on October 31, 2026 and CNC · G on October 24, 2026.

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