Comparison

CNC Path vs UnlockedPerformanceApp

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

UnlockedPerformanceApp

Features
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Test application for a patented automotive stand-alone module that is retrofitted to convert non-powered tailgate to a powered tailgate. The app monitors the state of the module to show the device state. This app is a dedicated hardware companion tool designed exclusively to connect via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to the TinyWinch-V1 physical automotive tailgate winch system.

Screenshots

CNC Path4 screens
UnlockedPerformanceApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UnlockedPerformanceApp at none against CNC Path's 2. UnlockedPerformanceApp also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. UnlockedPerformanceApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CNC Path ships an update every 6 days, UnlockedPerformanceApp every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
CNC Path versus UnlockedPerformanceApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCNC PathUnlockedPerformanceApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer宇 张FRANCIS JUNGWON LEE

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CNC Path

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Membership$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • 专业版永久解锁$7.99
None

UnlockedPerformanceApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CNC Path free?
CNC Path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UnlockedPerformanceApp free?
UnlockedPerformanceApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CNC Path or UnlockedPerformanceApp have ads?
Neither CNC Path nor UnlockedPerformanceApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CNC Path or UnlockedPerformanceApp?
CNC Path ships an update every 6 days, and UnlockedPerformanceApp every 2 days. Most recently, CNC Path was updated on October 31, 2026 and UnlockedPerformanceApp on October 31, 2026.

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