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

This app serves as a mobile workspace for managing, editing, and visualizing CNC programs. It offers features like a local library for programs, a mobile-friendly editor, and on-device OCR for importing from images. Users can also simulate toolpaths and look up CNC instructions.

Highlights
  • Local Program Library
  • Mobile-friendly editor
  • OCR program import
  • Toolpath simulation
  • CNC instruction lookup
  • Syntax checking
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 The Program Library, editing, instruction reference, and ordinary supported simulation remain free. OCR, import/export, syntax checking, macro programs, fixed cycles, and arithmetic-expression simulation 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.

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

CNC Path and CNC · G are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 $0.99 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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
CNC Path versus CNC · G: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCNC PathCNC · G
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer宇 张silverio valerio brandao

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CNC Path

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Membership$0.991 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 2 days, and CNC · G every 2 days. Most recently, CNC Path was updated on September 24, 2026 and CNC · G on September 13, 2026.

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