Comparison

LFRemote vs Material Cutting

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

Head to head
About

LFRemote

Control lighting consoles from your mobile device. Access command lines, shortcut pages, submasters, and cue list playbacks for LightFactory and Strand NEO systems.

Highlights
  • Command line access
  • Shortcut page control
  • Submaster control
  • Master cue list playback
  • Support for LightFactory and Strand NEO
Features
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LFRemote is a dedicated iOS remote for LightFactory and Strand NEO systems. The remote provides access to the command line, shortcut pages, submasters and the master cue list playbacks on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

About

Material Cutting

Features
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CutMetryx – Cut Plan and Cut List for Rods and Profiles Less waste, lower material costs, and faster planning for your workshop. CutMetryx creates optimized cut plans from your cut list for rods and profiles, for example metal, wood, or plastic. At a glance, you get material requirements, offcuts, and a printable cut list. CutMetryx is ideal for workshops, fabrication, installation, metalworking, woodworking, and anyone who regularly cuts rods or profiles and wants to use material more efficiently. Features Cut optimization CutMetryx calculates an optimized cut plan from your cut list, reducing waste and improving material usage. Two modes for your workflow Simple mode: Enter stock length and your cut list. CutMetryx calculates how many rods you need and generates the optimal cutting plan. Advanced mode: Enter up to eight different stock lengths you have in inventory. CutMetryx uses existing material first, then calculates additional material needed. Cuts that cannot be produced from your current stock are clearly highlighted. Manage cut lists and results Save, reopen, share, or print all calculated cut plans. The per-rod view is clear and easy to follow. Visual cut view For each rod, CutMetryx generates a visual representation of the cuts, which is especially useful on the shop floor. Benefits Reducing waste lowers material costs and helps avoid unnecessary re-orders. Planning becomes faster and easier to document. Offcuts and material requirements are visible at a glance. The interface is designed for quick input and reliable results. Get started with CutMetryx today and create professional cut plans and cut lists in seconds, precise, clear, and material-efficient. In-App Purchases available. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LFRemote1 screens
Material Cutting3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LFRemote at none against Material Cutting's 1. LFRemote also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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. Material Cutting sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LFRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LFRemote ships an update every 11 months, Material Cutting every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LFRemote versus Material Cutting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLFRemoteMaterial Cutting
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDream Solutions LtdEugen Muhl

In-app purchases

None

LFRemote

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Material Cutting

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is LFRemote free?
LFRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Material Cutting free?
Material Cutting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LFRemote or Material Cutting have ads?
Neither LFRemote nor Material Cutting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LFRemote or Material Cutting?
LFRemote ships an update every 11 months, and Material Cutting every 7 months. Most recently, LFRemote was updated on September 25, 2026 and Material Cutting on October 3, 2026.

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