# CutList Plus for iPad vs Festool

The clearest difference is rating: Festool at 4.8 against CutList Plus for iPad's 2.0. Festool also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 8). CutList Plus for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Festool holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Festool has 1.4K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of CutList Plus for iPad's written reviews are positive against 35% of Festool's.

CutList Plus for iPad ships an update every 3 months, Festool every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CutList Plus for iPad | Festool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cutlist-plus-for-ipad/id583345902/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/festool/id1361516764/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **35.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 29 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bridgewood Design](https://appshunter.io/developer/529549733) | [Festool GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/632082241) |

## What reviewers say

### CutList Plus for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cutlist-plus-for-ipad/id583345902)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Festool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/festool/id1361516764)

Manage and customize your power tools with this app. Track tool locations, register for warranty, order repairs, and stay updated on new products and promotions. It provides a direct connection to your tools and services.

**Highlights:** Tool customization and updates, Location detection, Tool registration and warranty, Repair ordering, Product discovery and watch list, Dealer search

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💚 Perfection in every way
- 👍 Simple, fast, effective
- 🔝 Top quality
- 💚 Excellent before iOS26
- 💚 Exceptional service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Amazing products, customer service diabolical
- 🐛 Lack of product photos
- 🐛 Order of registered machines
- 🐛 Renofix sander not connectable
- 🐛 Landscape option not available

**Reported bugs**

- Battery firmware update doesn't work
- Akkus und Maschinen werden einfach gelöscht
- Every update deletes the battery information
- Impossible to register a brand new tool with receipt scan
- App gets stuck on sign in

**Requested features**

- Ability to rename batteries
- Save and transfer angle settings
- Watch version
- Ability to delete old tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CutList Plus for iPad free?

CutList Plus for iPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Festool free?

Festool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CutList Plus for iPad or Festool?

Festool is rated higher. CutList Plus for iPad averages 2.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Festool averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do CutList Plus for iPad or Festool have ads?

Neither CutList Plus for iPad nor Festool shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CutList Plus for iPad or Festool?

CutList Plus for iPad ships an update every 3 months, and Festool every 2 weeks. Most recently, CutList Plus for iPad was updated on September 29, 2026 and Festool on October 17, 2026.

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