Comparison

CutList Plus for iPad vs Autodesk Fusion

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

Autodesk Fusion

Collaborate on 3D designs from anywhere with this mobile app. View, comment on, and share CAD models in over 100 formats. It works with a companion cloud-based desktop product for product design and development.

Highlights
  • View over 100 file formats
  • Collaborate on 3D designs
  • Comment on project activities
  • Share designs with stakeholders
  • Search and highlight parts
  • Offline data access
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Autodesk Fusion™ for iPhone and iPad lets you collaborate on 3D designs with anyone inside or outside your company. With the Fusion app, you have the flexibility to view and collaborate on your Fusion CAD models—anytime, anywhere. The app supports more than 100 file formats including DWG, SLDPRT, IPT, IAM, CATPART,IGES, STEP, STL, making it easy to share designs with your team, clients, partners, and friends. The free app works in conjunction with its companion cloud-based desktop product, Autodesk Fusion™, a 3D CAD, CAM, and CAE tool for product design and development. * To use Fusion for iPhone and iPad, you will need to sign in with your Fusion account information. FEATURES View • Upload and view more than 100 data formats including SLDPRT, SAT, IGES, STEP, STL, OBJ, DWG, F3D, SMT, and DFX • View and track project activities and updates • Review large and small 3D designs and assemblies • Access design properties and complete parts lists • Isolate and hide components in the model for easy viewing • Navigate by touch with zoom, pan, and rotate Comment • Upload photos to share info or report project status • Comment on project activities Share • Share with stakeholders inside and outside your company • Share screenshots of the design with markups directly from the app Search • Search for parts in the model and see them automatically highlighted in the design SUPPORT: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/contact-support Optional Access + Storage: Store offline data if needed, so you can view your data anywhere, anytime + Photos: Access files or data stored on your device to view, share and markup + Camera: Take pictures such as drawings with app Fusion will still function even if a user does not give permissions to access these functions.

Screenshots

Autodesk Fusion3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Autodesk Fusion at 4.5 against CutList Plus for iPad's 2.0. Autodesk Fusion also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 33%) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 8). CutList Plus for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13). 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

Autodesk Fusion holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Autodesk Fusion has 4.1K 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 60% of Autodesk Fusion's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CutList Plus for iPad ships an update every 3 months, Autodesk Fusion monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CutList Plus for iPad versus Autodesk Fusion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCutList Plus for iPadAutodesk Fusion
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (8 ratings)4.5 (4.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews59.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings84.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBridgewood DesignAutodesk 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%

Autodesk Fusion

All ratings4,095 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews801 reviews
Positive59.8%
Neutral9.2%
Negative31.0%

Bugs and requests

CutList Plus for iPad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Autodesk Fusion

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Fails to open files
  • White screens and rendering issues
  • Inconsistent behavior across devices
  • Frequent crashes on latest iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Full editing capabilities on iPad
  • Ability to hide/show components
  • Improved rendering and visualization
  • Offline access and file management

In-app purchases

None

CutList Plus for iPad

No in-app purchases

None

Autodesk Fusion

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 Autodesk Fusion free?
Autodesk Fusion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CutList Plus for iPad or Autodesk Fusion?
Autodesk Fusion is rated higher. CutList Plus for iPad averages 2.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Autodesk Fusion averages 4.5 from 4.1K ratings.
Do CutList Plus for iPad or Autodesk Fusion have ads?
Neither CutList Plus for iPad nor Autodesk Fusion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CutList Plus for iPad or Autodesk Fusion?
CutList Plus for iPad ships an update every 3 months, and Autodesk Fusion monthly. Most recently, CutList Plus for iPad was updated on November 6, 2026 and Autodesk Fusion on November 3, 2026.

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