Comparison

Cut vs MyZettel

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cut

This app helps you generate new creative text by cutting up existing sources and rearranging them. Paste in any text, format it into lines, and then shuffle or manually edit the lines to inspire new ideas. Export your unique creations to share.

Highlights
  • Paste and format text
  • Automatic line cutting
  • Manual line editing
  • Automatic shuffling
  • Export creations
  • Clear and start over
Features
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The Cut-up technique is a creativity process originally popularized by the DADAists. It involves cutting up existing text sources and rearranging them to inspire new ideas. The method was later used by William S. Burroughs, David Bowie, and Radiohead among others. Instructions: •) Paste in any copied text such as a poem, lyrics, a journal or diary entry-- even *news articles(although these may require more care in formatting into separate lines). Paste in any text you want •) Any text that is separated by a "return" will be counted as a new line •) You can use the "return" on the iOS keyboard to simulate cutting the text anywhere you want. Many source materials may already automatically have lines separated when you paste them in, but it could be fun to cut up lines even further, perhaps in-half. •) Feel free to type in extra lines on the fly or edit existing lines using the keyboard •) Copying and pasting from different sources is a good way to get interesting blends •) When you are satisfied with your formatting, clicking on "Automatic" will cut the text into lines and send them to the editing board •) You can also use iOS' built-in copy and paste to manually send a single line, words, or word to the editing board. •) To begin rearranging the lines, click on the "Edit" button •) Rearranging can be done manually by clicking on a line and dragging it, or automatically by clicking "shuffle". You can press shuffle as many times as you wish •) You can go back to the input screen and add more content at any time •) Export your rearranged lines via the "Share" button. •) Press "Clear" to start over completely * REMEMBER TO ABIDE BY ANY LICENSING AND ATTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS IF YOU USE THIRD PARTY SOURCES """ App Icons were made by https://www.flaticon.com/authors/flat-icons Gutenberg.org is used for the "random" feature per their permission to only use human interaction and only for educational use.

About

MyZettel

This app helps you build a connected network of ideas using the Zettelkasten method. It offers an infinite canvas for brainstorming and spatial exploration, with features like floating panels and inline previews to keep you in flow.

Highlights
  • Infinite canvas for spatial idea exploration
  • Floating panels for multiple notes
  • Inline previews for linked content
  • Minimap for navigation
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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MyZettel follows the principles of the Zettelkasten method, a system designed to think through writing and connect ideas over time. It’s built for people who want to grow a living network of ideas, not just collect notes: - An infinite canvas for brainstorming, clustering, and exploring ideas spatially - Floating panels to keep multiple notes open and move them freely on the board - Inline previews to surface nested links and context without leaving the editor - A minimap for fast navigation across a large board - Seamless iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac MyZettel is a lightweight thinking partner, designed to keep you in flow as your ideas grow. Terms of Use – https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy – https://myzettel.innerworks.one/privacy.html Contact – myzettel@innerworks.one

Screenshots

Cut1 screens
MyZettel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cut at none against MyZettel's 2. Cut also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (20% vs 0%). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MyZettel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Cut asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cut ships an update every 10 days, MyZettel every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cut versus MyZettel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCutMyZettel
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.2 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGeoffry GamblingJunsong Li

Customer experience

Cut

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

MyZettel

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cut

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MyZettel

Subscriptions2
  • Plus (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Plus (Yearly)$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Cut free?
Cut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyZettel free?
MyZettel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cut or MyZettel have ads?
Neither Cut nor MyZettel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cut or MyZettel?
Cut ships an update every 10 days, and MyZettel every 3 months. Most recently, Cut was updated on October 3, 2026 and MyZettel on October 16, 2026.

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