CutFlow Pro vs Kesim
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
CutFlow Pro
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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 moneyβtrack 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.
Kesim
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Tell Kesim the parts you need and the material you have. It works out how to get them out of the least stock, then shows you the exact order of saw cuts that produces the layout. Built for people who cut sheet goods on a table saw, a track saw or a panel saw. WHY THE LAYOUTS ACTUALLY WORK Guillotine cuts only. Every cut runs edge to edge, because that is what a saw physically does. A denser layout that needs a cut to stop halfway across the sheet is worthless to the person holding the saw, so Kesim never produces one. Real kerf accounting. The blade turns a few millimetres into dust at every pass. Kesim subtracts a full kerf between neighbouring parts and squares off your edge trim before placing anything. Ignoring that is the classic way to finish a job one part short. Grain locking. A part whose grain must run one way is never quietly turned to make the numbers look better. WHAT YOU GET β’ A layout for every sheet, with the yield and the cost β’ A step-by-step cut sequence β rip, then crosscut, in order β’ An offcut rack: save the leftovers worth keeping, and the next job cuts from material you already own before it opens a new sheet β’ Sheet goods and linear stock β plywood, MDF, glass and sheet metal, or pipe, timber, extrusion and moulding β’ Inches with fractions or millimetres, whichever your shop uses β’ PDF and CSV export, so the plan goes to the shop printer PRIVATE BY DEFAULT No account. No sign-up. No analytics, no tracking, no ads. Your projects are stored on your device and never sent to us β we run no servers. Optional iCloud backup keeps a copy in your own iCloud account, and it is off until you turn it on. FREE AND PRO Free plans jobs of up to 10 parts, which covers a shelf or a small box. Kesim Pro β monthly, yearly with a free week, or a one-time lifetime purchase β unlocks jobs beyond the free limit, the offcut rack, PDF and CSV export, several stock sizes per job, and a more thorough search. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Privacy policy: https://kesim.app/privacy Support: https://kesim.app/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CutFlow Pro at 15.0 against Kesim's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. CutFlow Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Kesim sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | CutFlow Pro | Kesim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zhaoqing Hengtuzhiqi Technology Co. , Ltd. | BURAK KADAN |
In-app purchases
CutFlow Pro
- Exclusive Professional Edition$3.997 Days
Kesim
- Kesim Pro β Monthly$4.991 Month
- Kesim Pro β Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Kesim Pro β Lifetime$39.99








