Comparison

FSWizard vs Machining Advisor Pro

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

Machining Advisor Pro

This app provides recommended running parameters for CNC machining, specifically for Helical Solutions and Harvey Tool products. It generates customized speeds and feeds based on your end mill, tool path, material, and machine setup, optimizing metal removal rates and shop productivity.

Highlights
  • CNC speeds and feeds calculator
  • Optimized for 30,000+ products
  • Supports 300+ material grades
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Customized setup options
  • Quick search functionality
Features
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Machining Advisor Pro quickly, seamlessly, and accurately provides recommended running parameters for CNC machining with your Helical Solutions and Harvey Tool products. Generate specialized speeds and feeds by pairing your end mill with your exact tool path, material, and machine setup. OPTIMIZED FOR 30,000+ PRODUCTS Increase metal removal rates and shop productivity with customized running parameters specifically designed for Helical Solutions and Harvey Tool products. 300+ MATERIAL GRADES Take into account the specific material grade and condition of your workpiece. INTUITIVE USER INTERFACE Save time by quickly determining your end mill’s optimal running parameters. CUSTOMIZED SETUP OPTIONS Enter your machine and setup details to generate personalized Speeds & Feeds. QUICK SEARCH FUNCTIONALITY Narrow down options quickly with a convenient Type Ahead feature and Auto-Tool selection.

Screenshots

FSWizard4 screens
Machining Advisor Pro1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FSWizard at 83% against Machining Advisor Pro's 17%. FSWizard also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). Machining Advisor Pro's advantage is ratings volume (162 vs 47). On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FSWizard holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 162 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of FSWizard's written reviews are positive against 17% of Machining Advisor Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FSWizard ships an update monthly, Machining Advisor Pro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FSWizard versus Machining Advisor Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFSWizardMachining Advisor Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (47 ratings) — better4.0 (162 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better17.2% of reviews
Number of ratings47162 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEldar GerfanovHARVEY TOOL COMPANY, LLC

Customer experience

FSWizard

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

Machining Advisor Pro

All ratings160 ratings
Positive73.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative20.6%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive17.2%
Neutral6.9%
Negative75.9%

In-app purchases

None

FSWizard

No in-app purchases

None

Machining Advisor Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FSWizard free?
FSWizard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Machining Advisor Pro free?
Machining Advisor Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FSWizard or Machining Advisor Pro?
FSWizard is rated higher. FSWizard averages 4.6 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Machining Advisor Pro averages 4.0 from 162 ratings.
Do FSWizard or Machining Advisor Pro have ads?
Machining Advisor Pro shows ads; FSWizard does not.
Which is updated more often, FSWizard or Machining Advisor Pro?
FSWizard ships an update monthly, and Machining Advisor Pro every 6 weeks. Most recently, FSWizard was updated on September 22, 2026 and Machining Advisor Pro on August 1, 2026.

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