Comparison

Cutwise vs Cutting Board Designer

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

Head to head
About

Cutwise

Features
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App Description (English) Plan your wood cuts efficiently and reduce waste before you start cutting or buying materials. This app helps you prepare clear, optimised cut plans for woodworking and DIY projects, whether you are working with linear elements (planks) or sheet materials (panels). It is designed as a practical planning tool for DIYers, makers, and professionals who want reliable layouts and better control over off-cuts. -Choose between plank projects (linear elements such as boards, battens, or strips) and sheet projects (panels and boards). Each project type uses an optimisation approach adapted to the material. -Generate cut layouts that organise your parts efficiently, taking kerf width into account and aiming to minimise off-cuts and material waste. -By visualising how parts fit into your available material, you can reduce unnecessary waste, optimise purchases, and make more sustainable use of wood. -View detailed cut plans with dimensions, kerf lines, and off-cut areas clearly identified, making the cutting process easier to follow in the workshop. -Save your projects to revisit them later, duplicate setups, or adjust dimensions as your project evolves. Load previous projects at any time to continue where you left off. -Export your full project as a multi-page PDF, including all cut plans and detailed information. Ideal for sharing, printing, shopping lists, or tracking progress on site or in the workshop. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kebbre.github.io/Cutwise/#privacy-policy

About

Cutting Board Designer

Design custom end-grain cutting boards in real-time 3D. Plan your wood species, dimensions, and patterns before you start cutting. Features AR mode to visualize your design in your own space.

Highlights
  • Real-time 3D preview
  • AR mode for visualization
  • Automatic cut list calculation
  • Support for multiple wood species
  • Adjustable layer widths and angles
  • Imperial and metric unit support
  • Pre-set design templates
Features
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Design beautiful end-grain cutting boards before you make a single cut. Lay out your strips, see the result in real-time 3D, and walk into the shop with a finished plan. AR mode allows you to place your cutting board on real life surfaces before creating. Cutting Board Designer is the planning tool every woodworker wishes they had. Stack wood species, set widths and angles, and the app calculates your cut list, slice count, blade kerf, and finished board size - automatically. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Build with walnut, maple, cherry, ebony, jatoba, and purpleheart • Adjust each layer's width and trailing angle for chevron, herringbone, and diagonal accents • Flip or rotate alternate slices to create checkerboard and patterned end grain • Switch between a top-down 2D layout and a fully rotatable 3D preview • Get instant warnings when a cut is geometrically impossible • Work in imperial or metric - toggle anytime START FAST WITH TEMPLATES Pick Classic Stripes, Checkerboard, Three-Wood Bands, Diagonal Accent, or Minimalist and customize from there. YOUR PROJECTS, EVERYWHERE Sign in to sync designs across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Sketch an idea on the couch, refine it at the bench, build it in the shop. PERFECT FOR Hobby woodworkers, professional makers, and anyone planning a butcher block, charcuterie board, chopping board, or wedding gift. Download now and start designing your next cutting board. Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cutwise4 screens
Cutting Board Designer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cutting Board Designer at every 4 days against Cutwise's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Cutwise sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Cutting Board Designer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cutwise ships an update every 2 weeks, Cutting Board Designer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Cutwise versus Cutting Board Designer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCutwiseCutting Board Designer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.5 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArthur PescherSam Stone

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cutwise

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • yearly$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$44.99
4 purchases

Cutting Board Designer

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
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  • Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Cutwise free?
Cutwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cutting Board Designer free?
Cutting Board Designer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cutwise or Cutting Board Designer have ads?
Neither Cutwise nor Cutting Board Designer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cutwise or Cutting Board Designer?
Cutwise ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cutting Board Designer every 4 days. Most recently, Cutwise was updated on October 8, 2026 and Cutting Board Designer on October 19, 2026.

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