Comparison

FSWizard vs Box

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

Head to head
About

FSWizard

This app is a comprehensive calculator for CNC machinists, simplifying the calculation of speeds and feeds for milling, drilling, and turning operations. It automatically suggests optimal cutting conditions based on material choices and supports advanced features like chip thinning and HSM machining.

Highlights
  • Milling, drilling, and turning speeds and feeds
  • Automatic cutting condition suggestions
  • Chip thinning and HSM support
  • Built-in drill and tap charts (imperial/metric)
  • GD&T reference
  • Triangle and fillet calculators
Features
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CNC Milling and Turning Speed and Feed Calculator (Wizard) Absolutely the best CNC machinist speed and feed calculator around. Calculate cutting conditions simply by choosing your work and tool material. No need to know any numbers. FSWizard will automatically use recommended cutting speed and chip-load. Made by a machinist for machinists. Improve productivity and optimize cutter life. Supports Chip thinning and HSM machining. Suggests optimum cutting depth and balances cutting parameters. *Milling, drilling, and turning speeds and feeds for various materials. * Built-in Drill and Tap charts for both imperial and metric systems will not leave you looking for one in your toolbox. *Tap drill sizes for most common imperial and metric taps. *Tap drill sizes for BSP and NPT pipe threads. *GD&T Reference *Triangle Calculator will be a great help to anyone who needs to calculate oblique or a right angle triangle *Fillet Calculator will find tangent points to a circle and two lines *Milling Tools available: Solid End-mill, Indexed End-mill, and Face-mill, Solid and indexable drills *Drilling Tools: Jobber Drill, Hi-Performance Parabolic Drill, Spade Drill, Reamer *Turning Tools: Profiling and Grooving Charts: Drill chart, Imperial, Metric, Pipe Tap charts are also included in the free version. FSWizard works with both metric and imperial units. The free version has All major groups of materials.

About

Box

Design and generate custom laser-cut boxes with adjustable dimensions, material thickness, and joint styles. Preview layouts and export designs as SVG or PDF for cutting. Supports various box configurations and lid types.

Highlights
  • Customizable box dimensions
  • Adjustable material thickness
  • Multiple joint styles
  • Lid customization
  • Project layout preview
  • SVG/PDF export
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Create custom laser-cut boxes quickly and easily! 1. Define project size and features 2. Preview the project layout 3. Export as SVG or PDF Details • Get started with a template or modify an existing project • Specify the dimensions, material thickness and joint style • Add a separate lid and customize its appearance, fit and size. • Switch to the project layout tab to get a preview of the layout file that that will be generated. • Export the project for further processing or cutting. Boxes can be fully enclosed with 6 sides, or have one or more sides removed for open boxes, frames or other combinations. Lids can be flat or fit over with adjustable depth and fit. Grid Dividers can be added to boxes, with or without frames around the edges. Joints can be plain or smooth, or box joints that are automatic or specified by count. Material thickness and kerf can be configured for a precise fit.

Screenshots

FSWizard4 screens
Box4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FSWizard at none against Box's 5. FSWizard also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Box sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. FSWizard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for FSWizard against 4.6 for Box. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 35 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of FSWizard's written reviews are positive against 82% of Box's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FSWizard ships an update monthly, Box every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FSWizard versus Box: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFSWizardBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (47 ratings)4.6 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better81.8% of reviews
Number of ratings47 — better35
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEldar GerfanovDerek Graham

Customer experience

FSWizard

All ratings47 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral10.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral10.0%
Negative6.7%

Box

All ratings35 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative13.6%

In-app purchases

None

FSWizard

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Box

One-time5
  • CNC Router Joinery$1.99
  • Caddy/Tote Handle$1.99
  • Kerf-o-meter Plus Upgrade$1.99
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  • Grid Dividers - Unlimited$4.99
  • Enhanced Project Fit$4.99

Questions

Is FSWizard free?
FSWizard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Box free?
Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FSWizard or Box?
FSWizard and Box are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 47 and 35 ratings respectively.
Do FSWizard or Box have ads?
Neither FSWizard nor Box shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FSWizard or Box?
FSWizard ships an update monthly, and Box every 2 months. Most recently, FSWizard was updated on October 13, 2026 and Box on October 17, 2026.

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