Comparison

Creative Force vs Material Cutting

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

Head to head
About

Creative Force

This app provides real-time tracking and workflow management for photo studios. It streamlines the entire production process, from sample check-in and photography to post-production and asset delivery, using barcode scanning for instant information access and updates.

Highlights
  • Real-time sample and product tracking
  • Barcode scanning for instant data access
  • Create and edit styling outfits
  • Update production requirements
  • Manage sample locations
  • View updated assets
  • Intercom Help Chat
Features
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Creative Force is a Real-time tracking and workflow system for photo studios. It covers an entire end-to-end workflow from sample check-in, photography, internal and external post-production all the way to final asset delivery. KEY FEATURES OF THE MOBILE APP SCANNING Using the built-in barcode scanner you get instant access to real-time sample and product information like production status, assets, and more. You will be able to update the production requirements, edit properties, change sample location, and much more. STYLING – CREATE AND EDIT OUTFITS Using the barcode scanner you are able to build styling outfits for not only the photography process but also capture shop-the-look data that can be used downstream for either metadata purposes or integration with your e-commerce platform. Add outfit reference images to your outfits using the camera on your phone. COMPLETE FEATURE LIST - Barcode Scanning - Production Status and Progression - Change the location of samples. - Build up collections of samples to edit or move them in bulk. - View updated assets throughout the production process. - Change the production requirement for photography - Edit product, sample, and outfit properties. - Adjustable app UI for faster access to most used actions. - Touch and Face ID support. - Intercom Help Chat. - Search job codes, product codes, and sample codes. - Double-tap to copy

About

Material Cutting

Features
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CutMetryx – Cut Plan and Cut List for Rods and Profiles Less waste, lower material costs, and faster planning for your workshop. CutMetryx creates optimized cut plans from your cut list for rods and profiles, for example metal, wood, or plastic. At a glance, you get material requirements, offcuts, and a printable cut list. CutMetryx is ideal for workshops, fabrication, installation, metalworking, woodworking, and anyone who regularly cuts rods or profiles and wants to use material more efficiently. Features Cut optimization CutMetryx calculates an optimized cut plan from your cut list, reducing waste and improving material usage. Two modes for your workflow Simple mode: Enter stock length and your cut list. CutMetryx calculates how many rods you need and generates the optimal cutting plan. Advanced mode: Enter up to eight different stock lengths you have in inventory. CutMetryx uses existing material first, then calculates additional material needed. Cuts that cannot be produced from your current stock are clearly highlighted. Manage cut lists and results Save, reopen, share, or print all calculated cut plans. The per-rod view is clear and easy to follow. Visual cut view For each rod, CutMetryx generates a visual representation of the cuts, which is especially useful on the shop floor. Benefits Reducing waste lowers material costs and helps avoid unnecessary re-orders. Planning becomes faster and easier to document. Offcuts and material requirements are visible at a glance. The interface is designed for quick input and reliable results. Get started with CutMetryx today and create professional cut plans and cut lists in seconds, precise, clear, and material-efficient. In-App Purchases available. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Creative Force4 screens
Material Cutting3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Creative Force at none against Material Cutting's 1. Creative Force also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). 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. Material Cutting sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Creative Force asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Creative Force ships an update every 3 weeks, Material Cutting every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Creative Force versus Material Cutting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCreative ForceMaterial Cutting
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCreativeforce.io, Inc.Eugen Muhl

In-app purchases

None

Creative Force

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Material Cutting

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Creative Force free?
Creative Force is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Material Cutting free?
Material Cutting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Creative Force or Material Cutting have ads?
Neither Creative Force nor Material Cutting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Creative Force or Material Cutting?
Creative Force ships an update every 3 weeks, and Material Cutting every 7 months. Most recently, Creative Force was updated on October 24, 2026 and Material Cutting on October 19, 2026.

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