# G & M Code Reference Manual

> One by one to learning G & M Code Reference Manual.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.educationapps.gmcodereference](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.educationapps.gmcodereference)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.educationapps.gmcodereference`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Professional Education App
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 35,441
- **Rating:** 3.48 / 5 (209 ratings)
- **Version:** 25.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-04-07
- **First published:** 2018-12-04
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 26 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.educationapps.gmcodereference)
- **Website:** [https://freeeducationapp.blogspot.com](https://freeeducationapp.blogspot.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://freeeducationapp.blogspot.com/2018/12/1.html](https://freeeducationapp.blogspot.com/2018/12/1.html)

## Description

The **G & M Code Reference Manual** Chrome extension is perfect for anyone looking to master CNC programming. It offers comprehensive learning resources including introductions, glossary, format descriptions, and example usage of G & M codes. The extension also covers canned cycles like drilling, tapping, and boring, as well as cutter compensation.

Additionally, the extension features a detailed CNC milling tools manual, providing insights into various cutters for materials like wood, plastic, composite, and aluminum. With a very simple user interface and quick navigation, users can easily understand CNC lathe machines and milling tools. This free app requires an internet connection to access the milling tools guide and makes learning efficient and accessible. Share the knowledge with peers and enhance your CNC machining skills today!

## Rankings

- #345,393 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.educationapps.gmcodereference.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users find the app valuable as a G & M code reference for both beginners and experienced CNC machinists, appreciating its information and educational value. However, the frequent, intrusive ads and recurring crashes at startup hamper usability. Several users report parts of the app not functioning correctly and express frustration over the lack of an ad-free version. Despite these issues, many still consider it a helpful tool for learning or referencing CNC programming codes.

### Pros

- Provides a useful reference for G & M codes, helpful for beginners and experienced machinists alike.
- Contains a good amount of information to understand CNC programming better.
- Convenient resource for users learning or refreshing G-code knowledge.

### Cons

- The app has frequent and intrusive ads, making it difficult to use.
- Crashes or fails to open for multiple users, particularly at startup.
- Some parts of the app don't work properly, such as the machine tool section and certain links.
- No clear option to remove or pay to remove ads, frustrating users.

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