iRhino 3D vs CutList Plus for iPad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iRhino 3D
View and present 3D models on your iPhone or iPad. Effortlessly load files from cloud storage or your device, and use AR mode to visualize designs in real-world space. Includes a markup tool for annotations.
- 3D model viewing
- AR mode visualization
- Cloud storage integration
- Built-in file browser
- Markup tool for annotations
- Pan, zoom, and orbit controls
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The official Rhino 3D viewer for iOS. View and present your work on your iPhone or iPad. Pan, zoom, and orbit with a tap or drag of your finger. Conveniently load models from your device or any cloud storage using a built-in file browser. Use the AR mode to see your model in space. Integrated markup tool lets you draw on top of a view.
CutList Plus for iPad
View and manage your woodworking project files on your iPad. Track cut diagrams, purchased materials, and finished parts. Transfer files from your computer for workshop or lumber dealer use.
- Interactive project file browser
- View parts lists and cutting diagrams
- Track material purchases
- Monitor cut diagram status
- View bill of materials
- File transfer via Dropbox, email, iTunes
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This app does not create projects. You create them on your computer using CutList Plus fx for Windows, then transfer projects to the iPad. FULL DESCRIPTION: An interactive browser for CutList Plus project files you've created on your computer. Load your projects on your iPad and take them with you to the workshop or the lumber dealer. View your parts lists, cutting diagrams and bill of materials in this iPad-optimized app. Keep track of which diagrams have been cut, which materials have been purchased, and which parts are finished. Transfer CutList Plus project files from your computer to your iPad using Dropbox, email or iTunes. This app is a viewer only; it does not edit or re-optimize projects. It works with files you have created on your computer using CutList Plus fx.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iRhino 3D at 4.6 against CutList Plus for iPad's 2.0. iRhino 3D also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). CutList Plus for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iRhino 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iRhino 3D has 82 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of iRhino 3D's written reviews are positive against 33% of CutList Plus for iPad's.
iRhino 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, CutList Plus for iPad every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | iRhino 3D | CutList Plus for iPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (82 ratings) — better | 2.0 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 82 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 305 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robert McNeel & Associates | Bridgewood Design |
Customer experience
iRhino 3D
CutList Plus for iPad
Bugs and requests
iRhino 3D
Reported bugs
15 issues- App crashes with large or complex files
- LiDAR measurements significantly inaccurate (off by ~2x)
- Cannot open local files without cloud storage
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- App crashes during room scanning
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- Save functionality errors
- File browser integration issues
- Google Drive connection errors (App Transport Security)
- Models rendering in black after updates
- Crashes on iPad Pro with object scan mode
- Unable to export scans in desired formats
- App fails to open on certain device models
- File thumbnails not displaying
- Texture UVW mapping not preserved
- Room scan omits doors and windows as objects
Requested features
20 requests- Full native Rhino with Grasshopper support
- Real editing and modeling tools
- Wireframe and shaded view options
- Orthographic views (top, front, right)
- Texture and material support
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- Dimension measurement tools
- iCloud Drive integration
- Microsoft OneDrive support
- Gumball transform tool for rotation/scaling
- Annotation and markup tools
- Display mode settings
- Named views panel
- Zoom select tool
- Room scan with door/window preservation
- File thumbnails in library view
- Background color customization
- Ability to add rooms to existing scans
- Support for Rhino 6 and 7 files
- Stereo 3D view options
- Video recording of model walkthroughs
CutList Plus for iPad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iRhino 3D
No in-app purchases
CutList Plus for iPad
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iRhino 3D free?
Is CutList Plus for iPad free?
Which has better reviews, iRhino 3D or CutList Plus for iPad?
Do iRhino 3D or CutList Plus for iPad have ads?
Which is updated more often, iRhino 3D or CutList Plus for iPad?
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