Comparison

CutList Plus for iPad vs Onshape 3D CAD

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Onshape 3D CAD

A cloud-based 3D CAD platform for professional users to create, edit, and collaborate on designs in real-time from any device. It offers robust parametric modeling tools and seamless data management for teams.

Highlights
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Parametric modeling tools
  • Cloud-based data management
  • Cross-device accessibility
  • Integrated commenting
  • Version control
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Onshape is a full mechanical CAD platform designed for professional users and extended teams. Create, edit, collaborate, and comment in real time with others from any computer or mobile device with an internet connection (free sign-up required). With Onshape’s secure cloud workspace teams can work together from anywhere on any device without the hassles of file management, IT overhead, and license key distribution, helping engineers focus more on doing their best work. Parametric CAD: • Design parts together in Part Studios with a full suite of parametric modeling tools • Create mechanical Assemblies to capture complex motion Ease of Access: • Create, edit, and view from any computer or mobile device (internet connection required) • Begin a project from one device and seamlessly continue from another Collaboration: • Instantly share your CAD data with your teams and partners. Monitor, change, and revoke permissions at any time • Work together with other users and view changes in real-time as they are made • Use Follow mode to see exactly what your teammate sees and add suggestions using Onshape’s built-in commenting tools Data Management: • Maintain a single source of truth for your data, no more sending around or checking in and out of files • Never worry about losing your work, all of your changes are saved automatically • Explore multiple design ideas in parallel and create professional release and approval processes for your designs Onshape for iOS also features Apple Pencil support for more intuitive sketching, navigation, and precise selection. Onshape proudly supports students and educators free of charge and is available free for non-commercial projects in an open-source public work space. Since Onshape is updated every few weeks with dozens of new features and user-requested enhancements, keep an eye out for update notifications from the Apple App Store.

Screenshots

Onshape 3D CAD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Onshape 3D CAD at 3.5 against CutList Plus for iPad's 2.0. Onshape 3D CAD also leads on ratings volume (418 vs 8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). CutList Plus for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Onshape 3D CAD holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onshape 3D CAD has 418 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 47% of Onshape 3D CAD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CutList Plus for iPad ships an update every 3 months, Onshape 3D CAD every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CutList Plus for iPad versus Onshape 3D CAD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCutList Plus for iPadOnshape 3D CAD
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (8 ratings)3.5 (418 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews47.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8418 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBridgewood DesignPTC Inc.

Customer experience

CutList Plus for iPad

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Onshape 3D CAD

All ratings417 ratings
Positive61.4%
Neutral6.0%
Negative32.6%
Written reviews425 reviews
Positive47.3%
Neutral6.4%
Negative46.4%

Bugs and requests

CutList Plus for iPad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Onshape 3D CAD

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Dimensions not visible/editable
  • Rotation/view controls unreliable
  • Unable to create account
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add keyboard shortcuts
  • Improve dimensioning tools
  • Allow private file storage
  • Optimize for iPad/Apple Pencil
  • Provide better documentation/tutorials

In-app purchases

None

CutList Plus for iPad

No in-app purchases

None

Onshape 3D CAD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CutList Plus for iPad free?
CutList Plus for iPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Onshape 3D CAD free?
Onshape 3D CAD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CutList Plus for iPad or Onshape 3D CAD?
Onshape 3D CAD is rated higher. CutList Plus for iPad averages 2.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Onshape 3D CAD averages 3.5 from 418 ratings.
Do CutList Plus for iPad or Onshape 3D CAD have ads?
Neither CutList Plus for iPad nor Onshape 3D CAD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CutList Plus for iPad or Onshape 3D CAD?
CutList Plus for iPad ships an update every 3 months, and Onshape 3D CAD every 3 weeks. Most recently, CutList Plus for iPad was updated on November 1, 2026 and Onshape 3D CAD on November 5, 2026.

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