Comparison

Schifter vs Material Cutting

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

Head to head
About

Schifter

This app calculates precise sawing angles for mitre saws and other power saws, simplifying complex cuts for roof and wood construction. It helps users achieve accurate fits and save time by eliminating manual angle sketching.

Highlights
  • Calculates mitre and bevel saw settings
  • Determines workpiece alignment
  • Supports hip rafter calculations
  • Enables quick jack rafter cuts
  • Improves accuracy and fit
  • Saves time on manual sketching
Features
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Schifter is a calculator for sawing angles, it calculates the setting angles for your mitre saw or your sliding compound mitre saw as well as the required alignment of the workpiece. (the result field to be used turns green) This calculation is merely based on you entering the beams’ designated inclination of installation (inclination of the hip rafters) and the number of beams coming together (hip rafters). With the help of Schifter, you can quickly construct a symmetric roof or other object, fitting perfectly. Mode of operation: With your input, namely the inclination and the number of the beams, the sawing angles to be chosen (mitre and inclination) for circular saws, mitre saws, sliding compound mitre saws, power saws with 3D cuts etc. are being calculated. Owing to largely unchanged settings oft he saw, Schifter enables you to quickly and easily do jack rafter cuts (double angle cuts or double mitre cuts). Such cuts are mainly being used in roof, wood and metal construction. Saving of time: Thanks to Schifter, you no longer need to painstakingly sketch the sawing angle onto each workpiece. Schifter aims at a quicker completion with a consistently precise sawing result and the workpieces’ better accurancy to fit. Precision: The icosahedron and the tented roof screenshots are meant to demonstrate Schifter’s precision. The required cutting angles were calculated by Schifter and then cut with a commercially available sliding compound mitre saw. The consistently precise angles of the sawn parts are a basic prerequisite for the success of a platonic solid.

About

Material Cutting

Features
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CutMetryx – Cut Plan and Cut List for Rods and Profiles Less waste, lower material costs, and faster planning for your workshop. CutMetryx creates optimized cut plans from your cut list for rods and profiles, for example metal, wood, or plastic. At a glance, you get material requirements, offcuts, and a printable cut list. CutMetryx is ideal for workshops, fabrication, installation, metalworking, woodworking, and anyone who regularly cuts rods or profiles and wants to use material more efficiently. Features Cut optimization CutMetryx calculates an optimized cut plan from your cut list, reducing waste and improving material usage. Two modes for your workflow Simple mode: Enter stock length and your cut list. CutMetryx calculates how many rods you need and generates the optimal cutting plan. Advanced mode: Enter up to eight different stock lengths you have in inventory. CutMetryx uses existing material first, then calculates additional material needed. Cuts that cannot be produced from your current stock are clearly highlighted. Manage cut lists and results Save, reopen, share, or print all calculated cut plans. The per-rod view is clear and easy to follow. Visual cut view For each rod, CutMetryx generates a visual representation of the cuts, which is especially useful on the shop floor. Benefits Reducing waste lowers material costs and helps avoid unnecessary re-orders. Planning becomes faster and easier to document. Offcuts and material requirements are visible at a glance. The interface is designed for quick input and reliable results. Get started with CutMetryx today and create professional cut plans and cut lists in seconds, precise, clear, and material-efficient. In-App Purchases available. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Schifter4 screens
Material Cutting3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Material Cutting at Free against Schifter's $4.99. Schifter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Material Cutting is free to download; Schifter costs $4.99 up front. Material Cutting sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Schifter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Schifter ships an update every 14 months, Material Cutting every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Schifter versus Material Cutting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSchifterMaterial Cutting
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS1817.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKilian IT-ConsultingEugen Muhl

In-app purchases

None

Schifter

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Material Cutting

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Schifter free?
Schifter costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Material Cutting free?
Material Cutting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Schifter or Material Cutting have ads?
Neither Schifter nor Material Cutting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Schifter or Material Cutting?
Schifter ships an update every 14 months, and Material Cutting every 7 months. Most recently, Schifter was updated on September 21, 2026 and Material Cutting on September 15, 2026.

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