The Fabricator vs STFM/MMTS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Fabricator
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The FABRICATOR® is North America's leading magazine for the metal forming and fabricating industry. The magazine delivers the news, technical articles, and case histories that enable fabricators to do their jobs more efficiently. The FABRICATOR has served the industry since 1971. The FABRICATOR is the official publication of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association (FMA) and of FABTECH®. Here's just a sample of the technologies you'll find featured in The FABRICATOR: •Sheet Metal Punching, Bending, Cutting •Coil Processing •Roll Forming •Stamping •Finishing •Plate & Structural Fabricating •Lasers •Tube & Pipe •Welding & Joining •Material Handling •Safety 1 year subscription for $11.99 or a single issue for $.99. Subscriptions will start from the most current eCommerce enabled issue going forward for one year from the date of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew via your iTunes account 24-hours prior to the end of your subscription at the rate of $11.99 for one year. You can turn off the auto-renew feature up to 24-hours before the end of your subscription by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Subscriptions cannot be cancelled during the active subscription period. http://www.gtxcel.com/privacy http://www.gtxcel.com/TOS This application is powered by GTxcel, a leader in digital publishing technology, provider of hundreds of online digital publications and mobile magazine apps.
STFM/MMTS
Access exclusive manufacturing content, event information, and industry insights. Connect with experts, discover the latest trends, and navigate events with smart recommendations and detailed schedules.
- Exclusive community content
- Event information and navigation
- Networking opportunities
- Industry expert connections
- Smart recommendations
- Latest manufacturing trends
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Join SME’s 365 community for exclusive content, event information, and valuable manufacturing resources. Connect with industry experts, access insights, and stay updated on the latest trends. SME+ features: SME Events: Find critical event details, navigate the floor plan, build your agenda, access networking, preview exhibitors, and much more! • RAPID + TCT • Smart Manufacturing Experience • Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show (MMTS) Harness the power of SME's smart recommendations for deeper connections on topics that matter to you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STFM/MMTS at none against The Fabricator's 10. STFM/MMTS also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 11 months). The Fabricator's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.2 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. The Fabricator sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per year. STFM/MMTS asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Fabricator ships an update every 11 months, STFM/MMTS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Fabricator | STFM/MMTS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (23 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 23 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 10.2 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International | Society of Manufacturing Engineers |
In-app purchases
The Fabricator
- The Fabricator Subscription$10.991 Year
- The Fabricator - January 2014$0.99
- The Fabricator: 20141210130904$0.99
- The Fabricator: 20141210130909$0.99
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- The Fabricator: 20141210130917$0.99
- The Fabricator: 20141210130924$0.99
- The Fabricator: 20150114113712$0.99
- The Fabricator: 20150114113719$0.99
- The Fabricator: 20150114113720$0.99
- The Fabricator$0.99
STFM/MMTS
No in-app purchases









