Comparison

CutList Optimizer vs Brikka

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

Head to head
About

CutList Optimizer

Features
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CutList Optimizer - Carpenter is a professional cutting-layout tool designed for woodworkers, carpenters, cabinetmakers, and DIY builders. Enter the dimensions and quantities of your required parts, add the stock sheets available in your workshop, and let the app generate an efficient cutting layout. Reduce material waste, simplify planning, and prepare accurate cutting instructions before making the first cut. Key Features: • Cut / Blade / Kerf Thickness. • Consider Material. • Consider Grain Direction. • Consider Edge Banding. • Optimization Priority. • Optimization Level. • Cut Orientation. • Minimum Trim Dimension. • Multiple Stock Sheet Sizes. • Use Only One Sheet From Stock. • Stack Panels With Same Cut Layout. Whether you are cutting plywood, MDF, particle board, laminated panels, or other rectangular sheet materials, CutList Optimizer helps turn your cut list into a clear, practical workshop plan. Plan smarter. Waste less. Cut with confidence. Term Service: https://www.cutlistoptimal.com/termservice Privacy Policy: https://www.cutlistoptimal.com/privacypolicy

About

Brikka

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Brikka is the all-in-one app for managing your renovation projects. Tasks, budget, tradespeople, scheduling, expenses and shopping: everything you need, right at hand. ORGANISE YOUR WORK • Create, plan and track your tasks by priority, room and worker • Link every task to a property, a room and a worker • Schedule your events: visits, deliveries, inspections, appointments… • Find all your tasks and events in a monthly or daily calendar SMART SCHEDULING • Generate the best possible plan for your day in one tap • Let Brikka organise your day around what is already scheduled • Add, edit or remove your breaks and travel time straight from the timeline • Automatic travel time estimates between your different sites • Conflict detection and tasks that can run in parallel • Keep a clear view of your day, your tasks and your events NOTIFICATIONS & REMINDERS • Get reminders before your sessions and events start and end • Set reminder timings to suit you • Be alerted when an invoice is due • Get notified about activity on your projects • Accept or decline a collaboration request straight from a notification BUDGET & EXPENSES • Set an overall budget for each project • Scan or import an invoice or quote: Brikka reads the document automatically and picks up the amount, the date, the due date and the supplier • Document analysis in every supported language • Track every expense with its paperwork: photos, PDFs… • Get an alert as soon as you go over budget REAL-TIME COLLABORATION • Invite your tradespeople, co-owners or family to collaborate on a project • Two roles: Project manager or Worker • Follow activity on your project in real time • Get notified when something important happens SHOPPING LIST & SUPPLIERS • Add a shopping item straight from a product link • Brikka picks up the name, the store and the price automatically • Track the price of your materials automatically and get an alert as soon as it drops • Keep a supplier directory with contact details and notes • Keep an inventory of your tools and consumables EXPORT & DATA • Export a complete PDF summary of your project • The app follows your phone's language (Brikka is available in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian) • Currency, time format and surface units adapt to your region • Your data is hosted in France, on Google servers located in Paris • Built in France, GDPR compliant Whether you are renovating your own home, managing a buy-to-let investment or coordinating a team of workers, Brikka gives you a clear view of how the work is progressing and helps you stay in control of your project.

Screenshots

CutList Optimizer4 screens
Brikka4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brikka at none against CutList Optimizer's 2. CutList Optimizer's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads 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. CutList Optimizer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Brikka asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CutList Optimizer ships an update daily, Brikka every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
CutList Optimizer versus Brikka: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCutList OptimizerBrikka
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCutList OptimalRomain Valentin

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CutList Optimizer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual$39.991 Year
None

Brikka

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CutList Optimizer free?
CutList Optimizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brikka free?
Brikka is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CutList Optimizer or Brikka have ads?
Neither CutList Optimizer nor Brikka shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CutList Optimizer or Brikka?
CutList Optimizer ships an update daily, and Brikka every 3 weeks. Most recently, CutList Optimizer was updated on October 27, 2026 and Brikka on October 31, 2026.

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