Comparison

DyCut vs CutList

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Material optimization algorithms
  • Four dynamic cutting layouts
  • Visual layout preview
  • Customizable settings
  • Effortless calculation
  • Input sheet and cut dimensions
Features
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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!

About

CutList

Optimize material usage for woodworking and metal fabrication projects. Input your panel sizes and required parts to generate efficient cutting layouts, minimizing waste and offcuts. Includes features like saw kerf compensation and edge banding calculations.

Highlights
  • 2D cutting layout optimization
  • Multi-project workspace
  • Saw kerf compensation
  • Edge banding length and cost
  • Grain direction lock
  • PDF export with labeled cut sheet
  • Material library
Features
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CutList is the cutting-list planner for woodworkers, carpenters, kitchen makers, and metal-sheet shops who want to stop wasting material. Type your stock panel size (MDF, particleboard, plywood, OSB, acrylic, metal sheet — anything) and the list of parts you need to cut. CutList runs a 2D guillotine optimizer in seconds and gives you a layout that minimizes waste, cut length, and offcut count. WHAT YOU GET - 2D guillotine cutting layout, instant - Multi-project workspace (jobs, materials, parts) - Saw kerf compensation (set your blade thickness) - Edge banding length and cost rollup per project - Grain direction lock for veneered panels - PDF export with labeled cut sheet (ready to print on the shop floor) - Material library with reusable panel sizes - Works offline once loaded WHO IT IS FOR Carpenters and joiners cutting MDF and particleboard. Kitchen and bath fitters laying out doors and panels. CNC shops planning batch runs. Hobby woodworkers tired of doing the math twice on a notepad. WHY CUTLIST Most cutting-list apps want you behind a desk. CutList runs on your phone or tablet right at the saw, in your pocket on the job site. Type the cut list, see the layout, send the PDF to the helper. Done. PRO Pro unlocks unlimited projects, PDF watermark removal, and priority support. Free tier covers 1 active project at a time so you can try the full workflow end-to-end before you commit. Built by Kavela. Trusted by furniture makers across Turkiye and beyond.

Screenshots

DyCut2 screens
CutList3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DyCut at 86% against CutList's 0%. DyCut also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (104 vs 1). CutList's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). 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. DyCut sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and CutList sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DyCut holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DyCut has 104 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of DyCut's written reviews are positive against 0% of CutList's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DyCut ships an update every 3 months, CutList weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DyCut versus CutList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDyCutCutList
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (104 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings104 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCourtney & CompanyKAVELA LTD

Customer experience

DyCut

All ratings102 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative10.2%

CutList

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

CutList

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DyCut

One-time3
  • $1 Donation$0.99
  • $5 Donation$4.99
  • $10 Donation$9.99
1 purchases

CutList

One-time1
  • CutList PRO$4.99

Questions

Is DyCut free?
DyCut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CutList free?
CutList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DyCut or CutList?
DyCut is rated higher. DyCut averages 4.6 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while CutList averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DyCut or CutList have ads?
Neither DyCut nor CutList shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DyCut or CutList?
DyCut ships an update every 3 months, and CutList weekly. Most recently, DyCut was updated on October 20, 2026 and CutList on October 17, 2026.

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