# CNC Milling Simulator

> Multimedia application for simulating the milling process on a CNC machine

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.virtlab.cncvmcsim](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.virtlab.cncvmcsim)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.virtlab.cncvmcsim`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Virtual Laboratories and Technical Simulators
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 551,363
- **Rating:** 3.91 / 5 (1,366 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.27
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-25
- **First published:** 2022-03-12
- **Publisher country:** RU
- **Size:** 23 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.virtlab.cncvmcsim)
- **Website:** [https://sunspire.site](https://sunspire.site/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sunspire.site/mobile-applications-security-policy](https://sunspire.site/mobile-applications-security-policy)

## Description

The CNC Milling Simulator is a multimedia application designed to introduce beginner mechanical engineers to programming operations on CNC milling machines via ISO-standard G-code. It features editing capabilities for control program codes, file management, customizable cutting tool configurations, and continuous or stepwise execution of CNC commands. The application graphically visualizes milling tool trajectories in 3D space and provides simplified surface simulations for better understanding of material removal.

Key functions include syntactic parsing of G-code to build 3D models, calculation of processing modes, and quick reference guides for G-code usage. While it offers an interactive and educational environment for learning CNC milling programming, the application is limited by simplified surface modeling accuracy, no support for polygonal workpieces, and basic tooling geometry models. Ideal for beginners seeking practical insight into CNC machining processes, it combines code editing with dynamic visual simulation in an intuitive interface.

## Rankings

- #94,891 — Overall
- #16 — machine

## 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

Users broadly praise CNC Milling Simulator as beginner-friendly and useful for practicing programming, with positive sentiment about its design and usability. However, recurring issues include stability problems (crashes/launch failures) and licensing frustrations (paywalls, restore issues, and premium restrictions). Additional drawbacks are limited functionality (restricted workpiece sizing and tool options) and the lack of autosave, which can lead to lost work. Addressing stability, licensing clarity, and feature flexibility would improve the learner experience.

### Pros

- Beginner-friendly and good for learning
- Useful for practicing programming
- Generally well-made and pleasant to use
- Positive engagement/motivational benefits for learners

### Cons

- Stability issues: frequent crashes and inability to open
- Licensing and premium restrictions: features locked behind paywall, trouble restoring purchases after updates
- Feature limitations: unable to modify workpiece size or tool numbers, limited tools and dimensions
- No autosave: risk of losing progress

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.virtlab.cncvmcsim)