Comparison

Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut vs PicoDocs

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

Head to head
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/

About

PicoDocs

Features
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PicoDocs is your fast, private, all-in-one document utility app designed to process all your photos and documents 100% locally on your iPhone. No account creation, no sign-in, and zero cloud uploads—your files and personal data stay strictly on your device. Key Features: PASSPORT & ID PHOTO MAKER • Create compliant passport, visa, and ID photos in seconds. • Choose standard international preset sizes or set custom mm/inch dimensions. • Replace or adjust photo background colors effortlessly. • High-definition resolution export ready for print. IMAGE TO PDF CONVERTER • Combine single or multiple photos into clean, professional PDF documents. • Drag to reorder pages and adjust page orientation. • Export crisp PDFs directly to your Files app or share with a single tap. LOCAL PDF COMPRESSOR • Reduce large PDF file sizes locally without losing text or visual clarity. • Perfect for emailing applications, official form submissions, and storage optimization. SMART DOC SCANNER • Scan physical receipts, notes, IDs, and multi-page documents using your camera. • Automatic edge cropping, perspective alignment, and clean visual filters. • Save scans as crisp PDFs or high-resolution images. 100% PRIVATE & ON-DEVICE • All conversions, cropping, compression, and photo formatting happen locally on your iPhone. • No registration or account setup required. • Your documents are never transmitted to external cloud servers. PICODOCS PREMIUM (Optional Subscription) • Ad-free workspace for uninterrupted productivity. • Unlimited Image-to-PDF batch conversions. • HD export quality options. Support & Privacy: For feedback or questions, contact us at studio@silicon.ng.

Screenshots

Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut4 screens
PicoDocs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PicoDocs at none against Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut's 1. PicoDocs also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. PicoDocs asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut versus PicoDocs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCutPicoDocs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (40 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJG Media LimitedRANO SOFTWARE LTD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$1.991 Month
None

PicoDocs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut free?
Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PicoDocs free?
PicoDocs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut or PicoDocs have ads?
PicoDocs shows ads; Cutlist Optimizer 4 / SmartCut does not.

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