# CNC Simulator Lite

> A software simulator of a CNC lathe with standard G-code.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.virtlab.cncsim\_free](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.virtlab.cncsim_free)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.virtlab.cncsim_free`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Virtual Laboratories and Technical Simulators
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 1,189,812
- **Rating:** 3.71 / 5 (2,846 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-25
- **First published:** 2019-07-30
- **Publisher country:** RU
- **Size:** 24 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.virtlab.cncsim_free)
- **Website:** [https://sunspire.site](https://sunspire.site/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sunspire.site/mobile-applications-security-policy/](https://sunspire.site/mobile-applications-security-policy/)

## Description

**CNC Simulator Lite** is an educational software tool designed for beginners to familiarize themselves with CNC lathe operations using standard G-code (ISO). Featuring a three-dimensional lathe model with realistic components such as a twelve-position turret, three-jaw chuck, and tailstock, it simulates machining processes on two controlled axes.

Ideal for students in metallurgy, engineering, and material processing, this simulator supports laboratory exercises, distance learning, and lecture demonstrations. Key features include code editing, geometric tool parameter setup, step-by-step program execution, 3D visualization of tool movement, simplified workpiece surface rendering, processing mode calculations, and a concise G-code reference guide. CNC Simulator Lite effectively bridges theoretical knowledge and practical skills in CNC lathe programming and operation.

## Rankings

- #61,819 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`

## Review summary

CNC Simulator Lite is widely valued as a beginner-friendly CNC learning tool with solid G-code practice and support for using user programming files. However, recurring bugs and crashes, plus update-induced instability and data loss, undermine reliability. Users also report limited tool access and locked features after updates. Despite strong learning value and positive feedback from many reviews, reliability and feature-access issues are the most-mentioned drawbacks.

### Pros

- Strong CNC learning tool, especially helpful for beginners
- Effective G-code practice environment
- Supports using user-provided programming files
- Widely praised for learning value and approachable interface

### Cons

- Frequent bugs and crashes, including inability to open the app
- Update-related instability: features break, performance worsens, and data loss
- Limited tool access (only one tool) and requests for more tools
- Some features become locked after updates (e.g., stock setup)
- Odd warnings/alerts (e.g., clipboard theft detected)

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