Renishaw GoProbe vs Quickgrind
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Renishaw GoProbe
This utility app simplifies the use of Renishaw machine tool probes by generating single-line commands from user inputs. It offers visual aids like animations and videos for each probing cycle, serving as a reference tool for users of compatible Renishaw software.
- Single-line command generation
- Probing cycle selection
- Input data fields
- Animations and videos
- Reference tool
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GoProbe makes using your Renishaw machine tool probe simple, with quick and easy-to-use single-line commands. The GoProbe app conveniently produces these single-line commands on your smartphone. Simply select the probing cycle you need from the menu, complete the input data fields and the app will generate the single-line command for that cycle, ready for you to key into the machine. The GoProbe app also includes animations and videos of each probing cycle for visual reference. This app is intended as a reference tool and should be used in conjunction with the GoProbe training kit. This app should only be used with Renishaw software packages which support the use of GoProbe cycles. Refer to www.renishaw.com/goprobe for full details.
Quickgrind
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The Quickgrind App gives you fast and convenient access to our full range of standard and bespoke carbide tooling including Endmills, Barrel Cutters, High Feed Endmills, Drills and Form Tools. The detailed product pages will help you select the right tool for your application. All our standard products include PDF, STP & DXF digital downloads. The Advanced Milling Calculator steps through material, application and product selection to provide the user with reliable application specific cutting data. The Milling Calculator supports a wide range of ISO materials and milling applications. Cutting data reports can be generated and easily shared or saved. Infinite Possibilities - Don’t limit yourself to standard ranges. All our tools can be designed specifically for your application. Use the integral form to send us your specification.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Renishaw GoProbe at 3 against Quickgrind's 1. Renishaw GoProbe also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Renishaw GoProbe ships an update every 4 months, Quickgrind every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Renishaw GoProbe | Quickgrind |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 147 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Renishaw plc | Quickgrind Limited |
In-app purchases
Renishaw GoProbe
No in-app purchases
Quickgrind
No in-app purchases
Questions
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