Comparison

CutMatryx vs ShiftLens Calendar

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

Head to head
About

CutMatryx

Features
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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.

About

ShiftLens Calendar

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** ShiftLens is the smarter way to plan, track, and understand your work schedule. ** Built for shift workers, freelancers, rotating schedules, and anyone who needs a clear overview of their work life, ShiftLens turns your calendar into a powerful, flexible, and beautifully organized shift planner. Whether you work mornings, nights, split shifts, rotating patterns, or anything in between, ShiftLens helps you stay on top of your time — without spreadsheets, guesswork, or clutter. ** A Clear View of Your Work Life ** ShiftLens gives you a clean, structured calendar designed specifically for shift‑based work. Create shifts in seconds, customize your schedule, and instantly see your upcoming days, weeks, and months at a glance. - Add shifts with custom times - Color‑code roles, locations, or shift types - Track multiple jobs or positions - View your schedule by day, week, or month - Plan ahead with a layout built for real‑world work patterns ** Your Next Shift — Right on Your Lock Screen ** ShiftLens includes a Lock Screen Accessory Inline widget that shows your next upcoming shift at a glance. - No need to open the app — your schedule is always visible, always up to date, and always where you need it. - Perfect for early mornings, busy days, or anyone who wants instant clarity. ** Powerful Insights — Automatically ** ShiftLens helps you understand your work, not just record it. - Total hours per day, week, month - Overtime and extra hours - Pay estimates (optional) - Workload trends and patterns - Multi‑day summaries Your time becomes data — clear, visual, and actionable. ** Custom Fields for Real‑World Flexibility ** Every job is different. ShiftLens adapts to yours. - Add notes, tags, or custom fields - Location address with map preview - tap to go to your destination! - Track breaks, locations, tasks, or anything else - Build the workflow that matches your work style - iCloud Sync Across All Devices - Your schedule stays up to date everywhere. ** iCloud Sync Across All Devices ** Your schedule stays up to date everywhere. - Automatic iCloud sync - Seamless updates between iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Private, secure, and fast Your data is yours — always. ** Smart Notifications & Conflict Detection ** ShiftLens helps you avoid surprises. - Notifications before each shift - Alerts for overlapping or conflicting shifts - Notifications for long days or double‑bookings Stay organized without thinking about it. ** Export & Share ** Need to send your schedule to your manager, partner, or team? - Export to PDF - Export to calendar - Share your monthly or weekly plan - Save reports for payroll or HR ShiftLens makes your schedule portable and professional. ** Multi‑Day Plans & Templates ** For repeating patterns or rotating schedules: - Create templates for common shift types - Apply multi‑day plans in one tap - Build complex rotations effortlessly - Perfect for nurses, retail workers, hospitality, aviation, logistics, emergency services, and more. ** ShiftLens Pro ** Upgrade to unlock the full experience: - Full insights & analytics - Unlimited custom fields - Unlimited exports - Advanced reminders - Conflict rules - Multi‑day plans - iCloud sync - Lock Screen widget - All future Pro features Available as Monthly, Yearly, or Lifetime. SUPPORT THE APP * Enjoy the app? We'd appreciate if you could take a moment to rate it! SUGGESTIONS & FEEDBACK * Do you have a suggestion or a question you'd like to ask? Please contact Support! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy URL: https://ops-eng.github.io/ShiftLens/privacy.html - ShiftLens is free to download and use. ShiftLens Pro Subscription gives you unlimited access to our premium content and features. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of your subscription. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.

Screenshots

CutMatryx4 screens
ShiftLens Calendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShiftLens Calendar at every 2 weeks against CutMatryx's every 8 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CutMatryx sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ShiftLens Calendar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CutMatryx ships an update every 8 months, ShiftLens Calendar every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
CutMatryx versus ShiftLens Calendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCutMatryxShiftLens Calendar
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.626.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEugen MuehlEfthymios Tampouris

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CutMatryx

One-time1
  • CutMatryx Pro$4.99
3 purchases

ShiftLens Calendar

Subscriptions2
  • ShiftLens Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • ShiftLens Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • ShiftLens Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is CutMatryx free?
CutMatryx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShiftLens Calendar free?
ShiftLens Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CutMatryx or ShiftLens Calendar have ads?
Neither CutMatryx nor ShiftLens Calendar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CutMatryx or ShiftLens Calendar?
CutMatryx ships an update every 8 months, and ShiftLens Calendar every 2 weeks. Most recently, CutMatryx was updated on November 3, 2026 and ShiftLens Calendar on November 1, 2026.

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