Comparison

CutFlow Pro vs Castoro

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

Head to head
About

CutFlow Pro

Features
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CutFlow Pro is the comprehensive cutting optimization tool designed for carpenters, DIY enthusiasts, and woodworking professionals. Version 1.0.1 brings a powerful new engine and interactive workflows to help you work smarter, not harder. Key Features: **1. Intelligent Optimization Engine** - **Max Yield Strategy**: Advanced nesting algorithms to squeeze the most out of every sheet, saving you money on material. - **Min Cuts Strategy**: Option to prioritize layout simplicity for faster cutting (Guillotine/Shear cuts). - **Custom Constraints**: Configure blade kerf, trim sizes, and cut direction (longitudinal/transverse/mixed) to match your equipment. **2. Interactive Step-by-Step Guide (NEW!)** - Ditch the static diagrams. Follow a guided, interactive workflow for every sheet. - Visual cues for fence settings and cut directions. - Zoomed-in view of every cut operation to ensure zero mistakes. - Visual indicators for edge banding on parts. **3. Stock & Remnant Management (NEW!)** - **Standard Stock Library**: Keep your frequently used sheet sizes ready for quick access. - **Remnant Tracking**: Automatically identify reusable offcuts and save them to your inventory for future projects. Reduce waste and save cost! **4. Project & Data Management** - **Multi-Project Support**: Create, save, and manage multiple projects locally. - **Flexible Units**: Seamlessly switch between Metric (mm, cm, m) and Imperial (Decimal/Fractional) units. - **Grain Direction Control**: Respect material grain by enabling or disabling rotation for specific parts. - **Edge Banding**: Input edge banding requirements (Top/Bottom/Left/Right) for each part. **5. Detailed Project Statistics** - View comprehensive summaries including total sheets required, yield percentage, and waste ratio. - Detailed BOM (Bill of Materials) list with cut status tracking. **6. Offline & Private** - No internet required. All calculations happen locally on your device. - Your project data stays with you. No cloud account needed. Whether you're building custom cabinets, furniture, or handling a large renovation, CutFlow Pro is your digital assistant for efficient material planning. What's New in Version 1.0.2: - **Interactive Step-by-Step Mode**: A game-changer for workshop efficiency. - **Dual Optimization Strategies**: Choose between saving material or saving time. - **Remnant Management System**: Don't throw away moneyβ€”track and use your offcuts. - **Enhanced UI**: Improved input methods with custom fractional keypad. Support URL: https://cutflow-pro.vercel.app/ Privacy Policy URL: https://cutflow-pro.vercel.app/private/privacy_policy.html Terms Of Service URL: https://app-theta-flame.vercel.app/cutflowPro/private/terms_of_service.html SUBSCRIPTION INFO: CutFlow Pro Premium offers exclusive features to boost your productivity: β€’ Unlimited Projects: Create and save as many projects as you need. β€’ Unlimited Stock Items: Manage unlimited stock sizes and inventory. β€’ Full Access: Unlock complete BOM reports and step-by-step cutting guides. β€’ Advanced Algorithms: Access premium nesting strategies like 'Max Yield' for best material savings. Subscription Terms: β€’ Title: Weekly Subscription β€’ Price: $3.99 / Week β€’ Trial: 3 Days Free Trial β€’ Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. β€’ Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. β€’ Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. β€’ You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase.

About

Castoro

This app helps furniture makers and independent creators calculate precise sheet cutting dimensions, accounting for edge banding and material costs. It generates detailed cut maps and reports for efficient workshop management and seamless handover to the shop floor.

Highlights
  • Calculate finished and blank sizes
  • Assign edge banding per side
  • Generate detailed cut maps
  • Step-by-step cut sequence playback
  • Import part lists from Excel/CSV
  • Cost calculation for materials
  • Generate PDF reports and labels
Features
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Castoro is sheet cutting for furniture workshops and independent makers. A part stores its finished size β€” the size it will have once the edge banding is on. Castoro works out the saw blank itself, from the banding thickness on each side and the premill. Enter 600 and the part is 600, no matter how much banding goes onto it. The core features are free. No account needed to start. Sizes and edge banding - finished and blank sizes shown side by side in the table and in the PDF - banding assigned per side of the part, with a catalogue of types - totals for length, rolls and cost - premill stated explicitly: how much the banding machine takes off the banded side - open a part in 3D β€” banding per side, grain direction and dimensions on the model Cut maps - several layout variants per calculation, chosen by waste and number of cuts - colour coding for parts, reusable offcuts and waste - the cut sequence plays back step by step before work starts - grain, blade kerf and sheet edge trim taken into account - reusable offcuts are kept as stock, not written off as waste Handover to the shop floor - PDF report with cut maps, part list and material totals - label page: size, material, edge banding and grain on every sticker - the QR on a label opens the part card with sizes, banding and map numbers β€” from a phone, right at the saw - a link to the calculation opens on any device, no app required Getting data in - import part lists from Excel, CSV and the clipboard - column auto-matching with manual correction - missing data flagged before the import runs Cost - prices for material and edge banding, currency, discounts, markups and tax - running total in the results and as its own section in the PDF Calculation history - search, filters and renaming - any saved calculation reopens in the editor Castoro is for: - furniture manufacturers and joinery workshops - small production teams - independent makers Beyond chipboard and MDF the app handles particle board, plywood, glass, mirrors, metal, plastic, acrylic and composite panels. Works on phone, tablet and desktop β€” the same calculation opens everywhere. Castoro Pro The cut sequence printed in the PDF, not just on screen. Your workshop's details instead of the Castoro page: logo, contacts and company data. Support: support@castoro.pro Website: castoro.pro

Screenshots

CutFlow Pro4 screens
Castoro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Castoro at none against CutFlow Pro's 1. Castoro also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. CutFlow Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Castoro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CutFlow Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Castoro every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
CutFlow Pro versus Castoro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCutFlow ProCastoro
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size28 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZhaoqing Hengtuzhiqi Technology Co. , Ltd.Dmitriy Trofimov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CutFlow Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Exclusive Professional Edition$3.997 Days
None

Castoro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CutFlow Pro free?
CutFlow Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Castoro free?
Castoro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CutFlow Pro or Castoro have ads?
Neither CutFlow Pro nor Castoro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CutFlow Pro or Castoro?
CutFlow Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Castoro every 4 days. Most recently, CutFlow Pro was updated on September 11, 2026 and Castoro on September 9, 2026.

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