Comparison

CutMatryx vs CutList

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

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

CutMatryx4 screens
CutList3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CutList at weekly against CutMatryx's every 8 months. CutList also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CutMatryx sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CutList sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CutMatryx ships an update every 8 months, CutList weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CutMatryx versus CutList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCutMatryxCutList
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEugen MuehlKAVELA LTD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CutMatryx

One-time1
  • CutMatryx Pro$4.99
1 purchases

CutList

One-time1
  • CutList PRO$4.99

Questions

Is CutMatryx free?
CutMatryx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CutList free?
CutList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CutMatryx or CutList have ads?
Neither CutMatryx nor CutList shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CutMatryx or CutList?
CutMatryx ships an update every 8 months, and CutList weekly. Most recently, CutMatryx was updated on October 30, 2026 and CutList on October 28, 2026.

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