585 Mobile vs Machining Advisor Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
585 Mobile
This companion app allows users of the 585 ERP system to manage jobs and accounts on the go. It enables viewing and managing time records, clocking in and out of jobs, and accessing scheduled job details.
- View and manage time records
- Clock in and out of jobs
- Search for jobs and accounts
- View upcoming scheduled jobs
- Use barcodes to find jobs
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If you use 585 at work, then download this companion app to view, manage, and clock in and out of jobs and accounts when you're on the move! With 585 Mobile you can: - Search for jobs and accounts. - View and manage your time records. - View time stats. - Use barcodes to find and open jobs. - View upcoming scheduled jobs. - Clock in and out of jobs and accounts. THIS APP REQUIRES 585 ERP SYSTEM (Version 3.2018.3.1 or later) Contact support@ability585.com for assistance setting up the app with your account.
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.
- CNC speeds and feeds calculator
- Optimized for 30,000+ products
- Supports 300+ material grades
- Intuitive user interface
- Customized setup options
- Quick search functionality
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: 585 Mobile at 100% against Machining Advisor Pro's 17%. 585 Mobile also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). Machining Advisor Pro's advantage is ratings volume (164 vs 5). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
585 Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Machining Advisor Pro has 164 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of 585 Mobile's written reviews are positive against 17% of Machining Advisor Pro's.
585 Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, Machining Advisor Pro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 585 Mobile | Machining Advisor Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 4.0 (164 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 17.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 164 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ability LLC | HARVEY TOOL COMPANY, LLC |
Customer experience
585 Mobile
Machining Advisor Pro
Bugs and requests
585 Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Machining Advisor Pro
Reported bugs
12 issues- Unable to input info beyond tool and material
- Tool path type not working
- Machine spindle not working
- Tool holder not working
- Won't open right now
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- Interface CONSTANTLY hides the submit button
- Privacy policy doesn't open a browser
- 500 error every time on sign in
- Unable to actually read the terms and conditions
- Privacy terms link was broken
- App crashes after sign in
- App locks up
Requested features
3 requests- Quick list for daily tools
- Ability to adjust radial depth of cut
- Allow finishing input without resetting
In-app purchases
585 Mobile
No in-app purchases
Machining Advisor Pro
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is 585 Mobile free?
Is Machining Advisor Pro free?
Which has better reviews, 585 Mobile or Machining Advisor Pro?
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