Cutwise vs LayIt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Cutwise
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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
LayIt
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Plan tile layouts, reduce awkward cuts, and estimate material quantities before installation. LayIt is built for tile installers and DIY renovators who want a clear visual plan before cutting or buying material. PLAN THE LAYOUT ⢠Draw a rectangular or custom wall or floor perimeter ⢠Choose from built-in tile presets or enter dimensions manually ⢠See full tiles, cut tiles, waste, and placement in real time ⢠Drag the pattern or use Optimize to test a more efficient starting position ⢠Add windows, niches, outlets, and other cutouts ⢠Work in inches or centimeters IDENTIFY TILE ⢠Photograph a tile or tile-box label for optional AI-assisted pattern and specification recognition ⢠Scan barcodes and labels with the iPhone camera ⢠Enter all tile information manually when preferred ⢠Core layout planning works without an AI scan ESTIMATE AND SAVE ⢠Estimate tile and box quantities ⢠Build a material shopping list and job-cost estimate ⢠Save projects locally on your device ⢠Export or share project files ⢠Generate client reports with LayIt Pro LAYIT PRO An optional auto-renewing subscription unlocks unlimited AI scans, cut tracking, client reports, price-search shortcuts, and company branding. Monthly and annual plans are available. Your App Store price is shown before purchase. Subscriptions can be restored and managed through your Apple Account. Tile counts, cut dimensions, and AI-extracted specifications are estimates. Always verify measurements and product information before purchasing or cutting material. Terms of Use (EULA): https://layit.pages.dev/terms Privacy Policy: https://layit.pages.dev/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LayIt at 16.0 against Cutwise's 18.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Cutwise sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and LayIt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Cutwise | LayIt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 16.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arthur Pescher | Robbie sims |
In-app purchases
Cutwise
- Monthly$3.991 Month
- yearly$17.991 Year
- Lifetime$44.99
LayIt
- LayIt Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- LayIt Pro Annual$39.991 Year









