# Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut — user reviews

> 43 indexed App Store user reviews of Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut by JG Media Limited, rated 4.20/5 from 40 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cutlist-optimizer-4-smartcut/id1579298749/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cutlist-optimizer-4-smartcut/id1579298749.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 27 · 4★ 4 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 4

## Newest reviews (12 of 43)

### 4/5 — Awsome app

*2025-10-15, version 2.5.0*

The app is really great ! Just if the sec could had the décimal separator because we can’t change it on iPhone, and maybe add an option for materials like laminate for laminate strip

### 4/5 — Great app a new update took away a crucial feature

*2025-06-17*

This app has saved me countless dollars in product and time cutting parts and pieces for cabinetry and furniture I make. 

However, apparently in the new update, you cannot use voice dictation. That made answering in all of my measurements extremely quick. I’m not sure why that feature went away. Please bring it back, cut list optimizer!!

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback, really appreciate it. I’ll do my best to add this back in the next update.

### 3/5 — It’s not actually CutList Optimizer

*2024-09-28*

This is described in the App Store as CutList Optimizer V2, but it’s actually Smart Cut, which is actually an inferior product that doesn’t allow metric measurements and is not the same experience.  It’s probably okay if you’ve never used the ORIGINAL CutList Optimizer, but otherwise, stick with the real CutList Optimizer V1

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback. The tool definitely allows metric measurements, they are the default setting. If you wanted support we have live chat and could have quickly helped. 

Just for info, the ‘Cutlist Optimizer’ you’re referring to is a Chinese copy of an Android app, they do not have an iOS version, just check their app information. We have benchmarks which show we’re significantly faster and more efficient, but of course feel free to use whichever tool works best for you.

### 3/5 — Good app. Could be better

*2024-07-25, version 2.0.6*

This app has potential. I would work with it, but using an iPad, it cannot be used in landscape mode which is how my iPad is always docked on my keyboard setup. If you guys can update that, would make our lives easier.

### 3/5 — Geht so

*2024-01-20, version 2.0.6*

Auf jeder Platte ist mindestens ein Schnitt, der gar nicht geht ohne in der halben Platte aufhören zu müssen mit dem Sägen. Bin ich nicht begeistert von. Da bringt es mir auch nichts wenn die so kostenlos ist.

### 3/5 — Good but limited.

*2023-10-26, version 2.0.6*

Good for cutting from a single piece or type of stock. Wild be better if within a “project” you could specify different materials and thicknesses and map each part to a specific type. e.g.’ “Part 1: (3) 20”x15” from 1/2in birch plywood; Part 2: (2) 10” x 10” from 1/4 ply, etc…”

### 3/5 — Could be better

*2023-10-01*

I wish this app would let you manually arrange the pieces. While I appreciate it trying to be efficient, i would like to organize it my own way. I cut lots of foam so grain does not matter to me. I think this app is on the right track but lacks this feature.

**Developer response:** Give CutlistEvo.com a try - this is the web version and has this functionality. The app is meant for quick and simple calculations while you’re out and about. Please reach out via our live chat if you’d like to discuss.

### 5/5 — Parfait!

*2022-11-14, version 1.3.4*

Je vous remercie une appli ultra pratique et fini les casse tête! Merci beaucoup

### 5/5 — Best one yet!

*2022-11-06*

This app is the best one you’re looking for.

**Developer response:** Thanks very much :)

### 5/5 — Nicole App 👍💪

*2022-07-21, version 1.3.0*

Super App und das neue Designe gefällt mir auch sehr. 👍💪🏼✌️

### 5/5 — Top App

*2022-07-12, version 1.2.7*

Funktioniert sehr minimalistisch, aber ist genau das was man bei vielen Einzelteilen braucht um den geringsten Verschnitt zu berechnen, bzw welche Holzplatte aus dem Baumarkt am Ende am günstigsten ist

### 5/5 — Application très complète !

*2022-07-12, version 1.2.7*

Je l’utilise quotidiennement en tant que menuisier, l’application est très complète et fluide !

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Ne marche plus

*2025-08-06, version 2.4.1*

L’application ne calcule plus depuis la dernière mise à jour

### 1/5 — Another monthly subscription model

*2023-11-24*

I am so sick and tired of app developers trying to rope people into recurring monthly subscription fees.  There is absolutely no reason that an incredibly basic app, such as this, shouldn’t be sold for a one time cost.

### 1/5 — Incompréhensible

*2023-09-26, version 2.0.6*

Incompréhensible

### 1/5 — This is now a paid app, regretting upgrade from free

*2023-09-13, version 2.0.6*

I made a mistake and upgraded without realising that this is now a paid app and limited to just 3 projects/40 parts for free. It was perfectly usable before for one off projects once in a while. Can't downgrade, but I can find something else.

### 1/5 — Lost measurements and plans

*2022-05-03*

Easy to use. It’s great that I was able export a pdf to my phone of my measurements and plans for my plywood cuts. However, after days had passed I went to refer to the pdf and it opened up a blank white page. So…now I have to go back to square one and redo my measurements. I was relying on this app to be functional so I don’t have my original measurements anymore. I have to go back to the customer to re take measurements.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback. The app has now been updated to store your inputs between sessions, and you can also now save projects.

### 2/5 — Needs work

*2026-02-03*

I’ve used the app for several years I even pay for the subscription. If your total sheet Goods is over 9 sheets you cannot see or scroll over to see the 10th sheet. Also, if you have all your parts put in and then you need to delete one or two it glitches and changes the part name and the measurements on the previous parts

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback. Version 3.0.15 should fix both these issues and it should be released in the next day or so - please let me know if you're still having trouble. If you're happy with my reaction to your review, please consider updating your rating as it's very important for the app's future. Thank you - Jon

### 2/5 — Frustrating

*2025-08-30*

So what is the point of paying for a subscription if data doesn’t survive one single year, 

I had a project going on last summer, all data entered; 
I pick it up a year later after keeping up the subscription, 
project names still exist, but all data is gone, awesome.

**Developer response:** If you had got in touch via the help screen I could have looked into this for you.

### 2/5 — Sehr praktisch, mit großem Aber

*2025-07-08, version 2.3.11*

Die App ist sehr praktisch, allerdings funktioniert nur immer die erste „Berechnung“
Diese dauert nur eine Sekunde, aber sobald man etwas ändern oder ergänzen will rechnet sich die App zu Tode.
Handy neustarten funktioniert auch nicht. So leider unbrauchbar

### 2/5 — Poor Optimisation

*2021-11-12, version 1.1.7*

In theory this a great tool for working out how many sheets you need for a project. Unfortunately the app doesn’t for fill that promise. I used it twice, first time the cuts were horribly positioned which would have made the off-cuts next to useless. Second time it said I needed two sheets when I only needed one. Again the bad positioning lead the app to believe I needed a 2nd sheet. It was useful for visualising the sheet and how I could make the best cuts myself.

### 3/5 — Good but..

*2026-06-08, version 3.0.15*

I like the app but there is definitely the stock dimensions missing in overview mode (workbench/part mode)
I cannot tell which stock the app is showing

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Très bien !

*2026-02-08, version 3.0.15*

Appli très utile qui fonctionne très bien !

### 5/5 — Excellent app - great service

*2025-08-05, version 2.4.1*

I’ve been using this app for about 4 years. I use the paid version so I can increase my numbers of parts which helps a lot to minimise wastage. 

I also love the pdf feature which allows me to export my cutlist as a pdf so I can mark them off as I work. 

I did the latest update and the app stopped working. I emailed support and within 30 minutes Jon had responded and solved the issue and the app works perfectly again. 

I’m sure there are other apps but I wouldn’t switch after the level of customer support I received.

### 5/5 — Useful

*2025-07-19, version 2.4.1*

Thanks for support

### 5/5 — Punches Above Its Weight

*2025-06-19*

It does what it says it will do. Saves time and money. Short learning curve and inexpensive. Nice!

**Developer response:** Very pleased to hear, thanks for your feedback!

### 5/5 — Saves time/money

*2025-04-29*

I use this tool often, always when I’m building something. It helps me figure out how to get the most out of my material and how much material I will need which is a huge time saver.  The monthly subscription price is extremely reasonable and in the winter when I’m not building, I don’t have to subscribe. I do wish there was a yearly subscription price though. Probably one of the most useful apps I have for woodworking currently.

### 5/5 — Quality app

*2023-01-21, version 1.8.7*

Work’s absolutely brilliantly, glad I found it, help is always available

### 5/5 — Love it!!!

*2023-01-19*

I have used different (paid) apps, and no one organizes cuts like this app, I compare same list of cuts and, it saves aprox 20% over other apps. It’s a small price for big savings

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for your review, glad you’re happy with the results 😀

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2022-12-07*

It was a breeze to use, error handling too is excellent. Suggest to ask user if they prefer to save longer piece or squarer piece for app to decide part placement. Other than than excellent.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback 😀

### 5/5 — Very useful!

*2022-11-22, version 1.5.0*

The app is easy to use and the developer is very responsive if you have a problem (or think you do). The app is much easier to use than paper and pencil with a calculator.

### 5/5 — Does what it says

*2022-11-18, version 1.3.7*

I’ve used this app for one project and it does what it says. Worked perfectly and gave me a cut list for my job. Love it

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