CNC Simulator

CNC Simulator

A software simulator of CNC lathe with standard GM code.

App info

3.0.1
Education
June 29, 2025
11,978
Virtual Laboratories and Technical Simulators
$3.99
Android 4.1+
Everyone
Get it on Google Play

App description

Android App Analysis and Review: CNC Simulator, Developed by Virtual Laboratories and Technical Simulators. Listed in Education Category. Current Version Is 3.0.1, Updated On 29/06/2025 . According to users reviews on Google Play: CNC Simulator. Achieved Over 12 thousand Installs. CNC Simulator Currently Has 453 Reviews, Average Rating 3.5 Stars

CNC Lathe Simulator is a software simulator of a numerical control lathe is an educational methodological development intended for basic familiarization of novice machine building specialists with the principles of programming parts turning operations using standard G-code (ISO).

The three-dimensional simulation model is based on a lathe with an inclined bed, equipped with a CNC system, a twelve-position turret head, a three-jaw chuck, a tailstock, a system for supplying lubricating and cooling liquid, and other units. The material is processed along two controlled axes.

Field of application of the software product: educational process using computer technology: laboratory lessons of students in computer classes, distance learning, demonstration support of lecture material in the group of areas of training and specialties: «Metallurgy, Engineering and Material Processing».

The main functions of the application: editing the code of control programs of a lathe, operations with control program files, setting up geometric parameters of a cutting tool, continuous/step-by-step execution of control program blocks, three-dimensional visualization of tool movements in the machine’s workspace, simplified visualization of the workpiece surface, calculation of processing modes, a brief reference guide on using G-code.

Type of target computing device and supported platform: IBM – compatible PC running Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh PC running MacOS, mobile devices based on Android and iOS operating systems.

The graphics component of the software uses the OpenGL 2.0 component base.

The graphical user interface of the program is implemented in English.

What's New

- updated GUI;
- added 2D visualization mode;
- updated text editor;
- updated type of simulated cnc machine;
- implemented a new parametric editor of the tools;
- added new parameters of the workpiece;
- improved collision checking system;
- updated cutting surface modeling system;
- added tool binding mode using a sensor;
- added cutting mode calculator;
- added expanded built-in help system;
- added quick debugging mode of the control program;
- updated G-code interpreter.

Rate and review on Google Play store

3.5
453 total
5 51.8
4 9.6
3 6.4
2 6.4
1 25.8

Total number of installs (*estimated)

Estimation of total number of installs on Google Play, Approximated from number of ratings and install bounds achieved on Google Play.

Recent Comments

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Roscislaw Pietrowski

Well, I've bought the app as I believed it would help me with my job and it actually does for sometime (2-3 weeks) then for some reason it start crashing every time I'm trying to open keyboard to write program and start the machine. The app says that it happens because it has a bug, but after clearing cache it won't work anyway. Very disappointed! Money in the bin

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B.M. B.M.

After weeks of part creation using 4 different operation programs in succession to create a part I've noticed a major glitch in the software. Everytime I get to the 4th program, did some editing and ran it the software glitches and turns my large circular part into a circular pyramid on the 4th program midway through a cut and then crashes moments later every single time!? Is there a maximum line number of line code the software can handle or perhaps it can't handle moderately complex shapes??

user
A Google user

Everythingon this app seems like it would be great. Except the fact that it crashes evertime i select the programming screen. The app just closes if i try to tap it. Would be a really good app if that didnt happen. I even tried loading an existing program, and it still crashes if i select the program screen.

user
Sabri Soudki

Super app for using when you don't have a Computer around. easy to use and beneficial for interns and intermediate machinists, i strongly recommend it, you won't regret it. And also it would be great if there's a milling machine version. Thank You. 👍👍

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Warren

Can't believe the G02 & G03 are the wrong way round and also the G41 & G42 are too. Also doesnt allow you to open program that hasn't been written in the app itself, even though the free version led me to believe that you would be able to if you buy the app. I would love to rate this higher but im afraid these 3 issues, 2 are major flaws, has ruined it.

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Andrew Johnson

I had this app on my old phone and worked great! Now I have a Note20, and it seems like somethings are defective. Mostly the camera and angles. I can change angles via the button but it doesn't allow me to pan or move the camera with my fingers. So some views are obstructed.

user
Chuck K.

I wish it had more drilling options. I use this to simulate prototypes on the go but I need smaller drill bit sizes. It would be vary helpful to get down to at least 1/16th. Also would be nice to program your own cnc machine specs to give true cycle times. Overall I'm happy with it.

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Kevin Haines

The only problem that I have with the app currently is that I purchased it but everytime I go to open it up I have to hit the key button to unlock everything. This sends me back to Google play store to open it from there.

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