Comparison

Steel cutting optimization Pro vs Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut

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

Head to head
About

Steel cutting optimization Pro

This app uses intelligent algorithms to optimize steel cutting, minimizing waste. It's designed for professionals managing multiple steel machining tasks, featuring an integrated lookup table and a simple, lightweight interface.

Highlights
  • Intelligent steel cutting algorithms
  • Minimizes residual steel
  • Handles multiple machining tasks
  • Integrated steel lookup table
  • Simple and lightweight interface
Features
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- Using intelligent algorithms to optimize steel is such that residual steel at least. - Suitable for people at work to handle multiple machining steel. - Integrated the steel lookup table. - Simple to use, lightweight and beautiful interface. - I hope people using the app for work effectively. --------------------------------------------------- ***SUPPORT: Software: Steel cutting optimization Pro Author: Nguyen Van Duy Call / SMS / Fb / Zalo: 0868934697 Email: Leo.appvn@gmail.com

About

Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut

This app optimizes material usage by generating efficient cut list diagrams. It supports various material types and cutting scenarios, helping users save money and reduce waste. Export cut plans to PDF for workshop use.

Highlights
  • Sheet/2D/boards/panels optimization
  • Linear/1D/bars/rods optimization
  • Decimal & fraction support
  • Blade width and grain direction consideration
  • Edge banding and trim options
  • Infinite stock option
  • PDF export for workshop
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SmartCut is a cutlist optimizer for iPhone and iPad. Enter your parts and the sheets or lengths you can buy, and it works out how to cut them with the least waste. You get the cutting diagrams, the number of sheets you need, where every offcut falls, and a cut-by-cut sequence you can follow at the saw. MATERIALS Sheet materials such as plywood, MDF, chipboard, acrylic, glass and sheet metal, and linear stock such as construction timber, bar, pipe and extrusion. Work in decimals or fractions, in whichever units you use. CUT TYPES • Guillotine — for saws that cut edge to edge in a straight line, such as a table saw or beam saw. Choose length cuts for ripping, or width cuts for cross-cutting on a mitre saw or a cross-cut sled. • Efficiency — the default. Prioritises the fewest cuts and the least waste, ideal for a jigsaw, laser cutter or CNC. REAL-WORLD DETAIL The plan matches how the material will actually be cut: • Blade width, so the kerf is not quietly ignored • Grain direction, with a per-part lock to length or width • Edge banding on any side of a part • Stock trim, to skip damaged or unsquare edges • Infinite stock, when you can buy as many sheets as you need FEATURES • Fast and accurate layouts • Sheet / 2D / boards / panels • Linear / 1D / bars / rods • Decimals and fractions, with quick fraction entry • Colour-coded materials, so a mixed job stays readable • Stack identical layouts • Save and reopen projects • Export to PDF to print for the workshop AT THE SAW Step through the cuts one at a time, with measurements shown from both sides so you can check yourself against either edge. Or print the PDF and take it to the bench. ALSO AVAILABLE Cutlist Evolution runs the same optimizer in any web browser, on Windows, Mac, Linux and Chromebook, with nothing to install. cutlistevo.com FEEDBACK hello@cutrevolution.com TERMS OF USE https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Steel cutting optimization Pro4 screens
Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut at 4.2 against Steel cutting optimization Pro's 1.0. Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 17 months). Steel cutting optimization Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Steel cutting optimization Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut has 40 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steel cutting optimization Pro ships an update every 17 months, Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on June 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Steel cutting optimization Pro versus Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteel cutting optimization ProCutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.2 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—62.8% of reviews
Number of ratings140 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDuy Nguyen VanJG Media Limited

Customer experience

Steel cutting optimization Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut

All ratings40 ratings
Positive77.5%
Neutral10.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive62.8%
Neutral16.3%
Negative20.9%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Steel cutting optimization Pro

One-time1
  • Premium Forever$1.99
1 purchases

Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Steel cutting optimization Pro free?
Steel cutting optimization Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut free?
Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Steel cutting optimization Pro or Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut?
Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut is rated higher. Steel cutting optimization Pro averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut averages 4.2 from 40 ratings.
Do Steel cutting optimization Pro or Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut have ads?
Steel cutting optimization Pro shows ads; Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut does not.
Which is updated more often, Steel cutting optimization Pro or Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut?
Steel cutting optimization Pro ships an update every 17 months, and Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut every 4 days. Most recently, Steel cutting optimization Pro was updated on June 23, 2026 and Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut on September 20, 2026.

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