Comparison

CutList Optimizer vs EBQ Control

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

Head to head
About

CutList Optimizer

This app optimizes material usage and plans cutting layouts for various materials like wood, metal, glass, and fabric. It uses AI to generate efficient cutting plans, minimizing waste and simplifying workflows. Export your plans in multiple formats.

Highlights
  • Unlimited projects, calculations, and parts
  • Supports part grain and edge banding
  • Handles panel trimming and saw kerf
  • Multiple material type support
  • Guillotine cutting method
  • Export to PDF, Excel, and DXF
Features
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CutList Optimizer combines AI with advanced optimization algorithms to turn your cut list into efficient cutting layouts—helping you make better use of sheet materials, reduce waste, and spend less time planning. Plan rectangular cuts for woodworking, cabinetry, metal sheets, glass, and other sheet materials. Enter your part sizes and available stock, adjust the cutting settings to suit your workflow, and generate an optimized layout. FEATURES • Unlimited projects • Unlimited optimization calculations • Adjustable saw kerf to account for material lost during cutting • Guillotine cutting layouts • First-cut orientation settings to suit your cutting process • Options to reduce panel rotations for easier handling • Sheet edge trimming allowances • Grain direction control • Export cutting layouts to PDF • Export cutting layouts to DXF (AutoCAD R12) • Keep your projects in sync across devices with iCloud • Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac Plan your next cutting project at your desk or in the workshop. Terms of Service: https://www.cutlistoptimal.com/termservice Privacy Policy: https://www.cutlistoptimal.com/privacypolicy

About

EBQ Control

Features
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EBQ Control allows users to interact with their Electronic Circuit Breakers with Charge (EBQ). Actions such as monitoring electric current usage, and controlling the state of EBQ are available using the application via Bluetooth.

Screenshots

CutList Optimizer4 screens
EBQ Control3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EBQ Control at none against CutList Optimizer's 2. CutList Optimizer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. CutList Optimizer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. EBQ Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CutList Optimizer ships an update every 6 days, EBQ Control every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CutList Optimizer versus EBQ Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCutList OptimizerEBQ Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (116 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings116 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCutList OptimalThng Kaih Lian

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CutList Optimizer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual1 Year trial$39.991 Year
None

EBQ Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CutList Optimizer free?
CutList Optimizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EBQ Control free?
EBQ Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CutList Optimizer or EBQ Control have ads?
Neither CutList Optimizer nor EBQ Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CutList Optimizer or EBQ Control?
CutList Optimizer ships an update every 6 days, and EBQ Control every 5 weeks. Most recently, CutList Optimizer was updated on October 8, 2026 and EBQ Control on October 5, 2026.

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