DyCut vs CutMatryx
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DyCut
This app optimizes material usage by calculating four dynamic cutting layouts. It helps users save money, reduce waste, and increase efficiency in various production environments. Get the most out of every sheet with intelligent algorithms and visual previews.
- Material optimization algorithms
- Four dynamic cutting layouts
- Visual layout preview
- Customizable settings
- Effortless calculation
- Input sheet and cut dimensions
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DyCut: Your Ultimate Material Optimizer Tired of wasting precious materials? DyCut is here to revolutionize how you cut and use your materials. With its powerful algorithms, DyCut calculates four cutting layouts to help you get the most out of every sheet. DyCut is more than just a tool; it's a game-changer for production environments like crafting, quilting, printing, machining, lathe, milling, and routing. Ideal for cutting panels of sheet material and getting the highest quantity of usable pieces. Save Money, Reduce Waste, Increase Efficiency By optimizing your material usage, DyCut helps save you time and money, improve your output, and minimize waste. Whether you're a professional manufacturer, a hobbyist crafter, or anything in between, DyCut is the perfect tool for you. Key Features: * Effortless Calculations: Quickly and easily calculate the optimal layout for your materials. * 4 Dynamic Layouts: Explore multiple options to find the perfect fit for your needs. * Visual Preview: See your layouts in action before making a decision. * Customizable Settings: Tailor DyCut to your specific requirements. What Our Customers Say: "DyCut has been a game-changer for my plastics company. We've been able to increase our output and reduce waste significantly, saving us thousands of dollars each year. It's a must-have tool for anyone who works with materials." — imtigger2 How It Works: * Enter Dimensions: Input the size of your material sheet. * Specify Cuts: Indicate the desired dimensions of your cuts. * View Layouts: DyCut will generate four optimized layout options. * Choose Your Favorite: Select the layout that best suits your needs. Join the DyCut Community, By using DyCut, you're not only saving money but also contributing to a more sustainable future. Consider donating a portion of your savings to support our ongoing development efforts. Download DyCut today and experience the power of material optimization!
CutMatryx
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Turn your parts list into a clear cutting plan. CutMatryx plans one-dimensional cuts for bars, tubes and profiles — for metalwork, woodworking and your workshop. PLAN WITH YOUR MATERIAL Enter quantities, lengths, profiles and material grades. Include existing remnants, purchase lengths, kerf and allowances. See how your parts fit across the bars and what material remains. STRAIGHT AND MITER CUTS Set start and end angles and account for your saw’s capabilities. Clear cutting diagrams help you check orientation and cutting order. FROM JOB TO WORKSHOP Organize projects and parts lists. With Pro, compare purchasing options, plan material costs, release production plans and record your progress. Material, purchasing and workshop PDFs bring the key details together. BRING IN YOUR LISTS With Pro, import CSV, Excel (.xlsx), PDF, images and scans. Export from Numbers as an Excel file first. Check recognized details before accepting them. START FOR FREE Basic includes one saved project with one parts list, up to 10 items and 50 parts. Calculation, straight cuts, miter cuts, remnants and the full PDF preview are included. UNLOCK PRO ONCE A one-time in-app purchase raises project and quantity limits and unlocks imports, saving/sharing/printing PDFs, workshop progress, and purchasing and cost planning. Technical capacity limits still apply. The current price is shown before purchase. Purchases can be restored through Apple. ON IPHONE, IPAD AND MAC Enter data and calculate locally on your device. When iCloud sync is available, your projects stay connected across the same Apple Account. Choose millimeters, centimeters, meters or inches. CutMatryx supports planning and does not control machinery. Check dimensions, materials and saw settings before production. The app optimizes linear cuts, not surfaces or sheets.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DyCut at every 3 months against CutMatryx's every 8 months. DyCut also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 26.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. DyCut sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and CutMatryx sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DyCut ships an update every 3 months, CutMatryx every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DyCut | CutMatryx |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (105 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 105 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 — better | 26.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Courtney & Company | Eugen Muehl |
Bugs and requests
DyCut
Reported bugs
3 issues- 🐛 App freezes or shows black screen
- 🐛 Incorrect calculations on some devices
- 🐛 UI issue on iPhone version (no piece count)
Requested features
5 requests- Auto center button
- Save image of proposed cuts
- Kerf thickness option for blade thickness
- Option to add a 'gutter' or 'trim'
- Add multiple cut sizes and charge for the app
CutMatryx
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DyCut
- $1 Donation$0.99
- $5 Donation$4.99
- $10 Donation$9.99
CutMatryx
- CutMatryx Pro$4.99







