Comparison

1Dcut vs CutList

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

Head to head
About

1Dcut

Features
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1Dcut – Smart Cutting Optimization Made Easy 1Dcut helps you create the most efficient 1-dimensional cutting plans to minimize waste and reduce costs. Whether you cut metal rods, wooden planks, PVC pipes, or aluminum profiles — 1Dcut gives you the optimal cutting layout in seconds. Main Features: 1D stock optimization for various materials Automatic cutting plan generation Minimize waste and save material Reduce production costs Save and manage multiple projects Cloud sync with 1Dcut.com Perfect for: Manufacturers, carpenters, metalworkers, engineers, and anyone looking to cut materials efficiently. Stop wasting materials — start cutting smarter with 1Dcut! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://1dcut.com/privacy

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

1Dcut4 screens
CutList3 screens

Verdict

The call

1Dcut and CutList are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. 1Dcut sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and CutList sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
1Dcut versus CutList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1DcutCutList
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSemih KayaKAVELA LTD

In-app purchases

4 purchases

1Dcut

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Enterprise Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$99.991 Year
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  • Enterprise Yearly$199.991 Year
1 purchases

CutList

One-time1
  • CutList PRO$4.99

Questions

Is 1Dcut free?
1Dcut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CutList free?
CutList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 1Dcut or CutList have ads?
Neither 1Dcut nor CutList shows ads.

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