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.
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.
- Intelligent steel cutting algorithms
- Minimizes residual steel
- Handles multiple machining tasks
- Integrated steel lookup table
- Simple and lightweight interface
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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
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.
- 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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Steel cutting optimization Pro | Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.2 (40 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 62.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 40 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Duy Nguyen Van | JG Media Limited |
Customer experience
Steel cutting optimization Pro
Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut
In-app purchases
Steel cutting optimization Pro
- Premium Forever$1.99
Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut
- Premium$1.991 Month
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