Comparison

iOptiCut vs CAM2 Remote

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

Head to head
About

iOptiCut

This app optimizes cutting plans for various materials like wood, tile, and metal to minimize waste. It provides step-by-step guidance for cuts, manages material inventory, and offers professional export options for CNC machines and client proposals.

Highlights
  • Multiple cutting algorithms
  • Step-by-step workshop mode
  • Grain direction and edge banding support
  • Board inventory management
  • Professional PDF and CAD export
  • Material library and cost calculator
Features
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Stop wasting material. iOptiCut calculates the most efficient way to cut your boards, sheets, and panels — automatically. Whether you're building cabinets, shelving, furniture, or framing, iOptiCut turns your parts list into a precise cutting plan in seconds. It’s used by woodworkers, cabinet makers, tile setters, metalworkers, and DIYers worldwide. 7 CUTTING ALGORITHMS — FINDS THE BEST ONE FOR YOU iOptiCut runs all seven optimization methods (five guillotine + two nesting) on your project and automatically ranks the results by material efficiency. One tap shows you which method wastes the least. WORKSHOP MODE — CUT WITH CONFIDENCE Follow your plan step by step. Each cut highlights exactly what to do next, shows dimensions clearly, and dims everything else. Tap to advance and never lose your place in the shop. GRAIN DIRECTION & EDGE BANDING Specify grain direction (horizontal, vertical, or custom) per part — the algorithm respects it. Add edge banding per side with visual indicators, and get a complete edge banding list in your export. BOARD INVENTORY — REUSE YOUR OFFCUTS Save leftover boards to your inventory. iOptiCut uses them first before allocating new material. After optimization, remaining pieces are automatically saved back. Always know what you have on hand. PROFESSIONAL PDF EXPORT Export a complete package: cutting diagrams, full cut lists with dimensions, material summaries, and client-ready proposals with cost breakdowns. MATERIAL LIBRARY & COST CALCULATOR Choose from built-in presets (plywood, MDF, hardwood, sheet metal, tile, and more) or create your own. Add material costs, edge banding costs, and markup to instantly calculate project pricing and generate client quotes. CSV IMPORT Already have your parts list in a spreadsheet? Import it via CSV. Upload a file or paste text, preview it, and get started instantly with a downloadable template. SVG & DXF EXPORT Export cutting layouts as SVG or DXF — clean, labeled files ready for CNC routers, laser cutters, or CAD software. MORE FEATURES Metric and imperial units (feet, inches, fractions) Kerf (blade width) calculation Unplaced parts warnings Auto-sized part labels on diagrams Printable part label sheets iPad-optimized layouts Light & dark mode 5 languages: English, German, Turkish, Macedonian, Russian WHO IT’S FOR Woodworkers building furniture or cabinets Carpenters planning sheet material cuts CNC and laser cutter operators Tile and glass cutters Anyone who wants to reduce material waste iOptiCut — measure twice, cut once.

About

CAM2 Remote

Remotely control CAM2 Measure 10 inspection software from your iPhone or iPod Touch. Interface directly with FARO hardware devices to manage the measurement process.

Highlights
  • Remote control for CAM2 Measure 10
  • Interface with FARO hardware
  • Manage measurement process
  • iPhone and iPod Touch compatibility
Features
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Control FARO’s CAM2 Measure 10 inspection software using your iPhone or iPod Touch. This software remotely connects to a computer running CAM2 Measure 10 or later, and allows users to directly interface with the FARO hardware devices controlling the measurement process.

Screenshots

iOptiCut4 screens
CAM2 Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CAM2 Remote at Free against iOptiCut's $8.99. CAM2 Remote also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 36%) and iOS requirement (8.4 vs 16.6). iOptiCut's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CAM2 Remote is free to download; iOptiCut costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iOptiCut ships an update every 3 months, CAM2 Remote every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iOptiCut versus CAM2 Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriOptiCutCAM2 Remote
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.6% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.68.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInellipseFARO Technologies Inc.

Customer experience

iOptiCut

Written reviews45 reviews
Positive35.6%
Neutral13.3%
Negative51.1%

CAM2 Remote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

iOptiCut

No in-app purchases

None

CAM2 Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iOptiCut free?
iOptiCut costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CAM2 Remote free?
CAM2 Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iOptiCut or CAM2 Remote have ads?
Neither iOptiCut nor CAM2 Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iOptiCut or CAM2 Remote?
iOptiCut ships an update every 3 months, and CAM2 Remote every 10 months. Most recently, iOptiCut was updated on October 21, 2026 and CAM2 Remote on October 12, 2026.

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