Jig Helper vs Cut Master Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jig Helper
This app assists woodworkers in determining the correct settings for their jigs, specifically focusing on pocket hole jigs. It guides users on jig settings and screw lengths for various scenarios, including joining pieces of different thicknesses. It also includes a conversion chart for softwood lumber.
- Pocket hole jig setting guidance
- Screw length recommendations
- Handles different workpiece thicknesses
- Conversion chart for softwood lumber
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Jig Helper will help you figure out which settings to use with your woodworking jigs! If you have a Kreg pocket hole jig, this is the app you need! This app helps you determine what jig setting and what screw length to use in all common scenarios, including when you're mating workpieces of different thicknesses. In addition, this first version comes with a handy conversion chart for common dimensional softwood lumber.
Cut Master Pro
This app optimizes cutting patterns for various materials like lumber, metal, glass, and fabric. It calculates the most efficient way to cut required pieces from available stock, saving you time and material. Manage multiple projects with customizable settings for a streamlined workflow.
- Material cutting optimization
- Efficient pattern calculation
- Save and manage multiple projects
- Customizable measurement systems
- Adjustable blade width
- Flexible layout options
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Save time and resources on your next project with Cut Master. Cut Master helps crafters get every piece they need from the fewest boards and sheets. Enter your final pieces and available stock, then calculate the most efficient cut layout — including blade width kerf and optional piece rotation for sheet goods. How It Works • Create a project and enter the pieces you need to cut • Add available stock (what you have or what you plan to buy) • Calculate to see an optimized cut diagram for linear and sheet materials • Adjust units, blade width, and preferences per project Cloud Sync & Workshop • Sign in to back up projects to the cloud and sync across devices • Keep a warehouse of global stock ready to pull into any project • Share projects with collaborators • Work offline — local storage stays the source of truth until you sync Whether you're building a birdhouse or a full cabinet run, Cut Master turns cut lists into practical, workshop-friendly diagrams so you waste less material and finish faster.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Jig Helper at 5.0 against Cut Master Pro's 4.1. Jig Helper also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Cut Master Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 26 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Cut Master Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Jig Helper asks for nothing beyond the download.
Jig Helper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 32 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 75% positive.
Jig Helper ships an update every 26 months, Cut Master Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jig Helper | Cut Master Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better | 4.1 (32 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 32 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paul Trandem | Timothy Martin |
Customer experience
Jig Helper
Cut Master Pro
In-app purchases
Jig Helper
No in-app purchases
Cut Master Pro
- Small Project Bundle$1.99
- Medium Project Bundle$4.99
- Large Project Bundle$9.99
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