Comparison

Cutwise vs Stair Stringer Calculator Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

Stair Stringer Calculator Pro

Features
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Stair Stringer Calculator lays out a straight flight of stairs from three measurements and tells you how to cut the stringers β€” in carpenter's fractions, not decimals. Enter the total rise, the tallest riser you'll accept and your tread depth. You get the riser count and exact riser height, the tread count, total run, stringer length and stair angle, plus a to-scale drawing of the cut stringer. CUT IT RIGHT β€’ Riser height is rounded so it never exceeds your maximum β€’ The first riser cut is dropped by your tread thickness, so every finished step is equal β€’ Framing square settings and the step-off distance along the board edge β€’ Notch depth and the solid wood left under the notches (throat) for a 2x10, a 2x12 or any board depth β€’ How many stringers to cut for your stair width, and their spacing β€’ Type measurements the way you read a tape: 108 1/2, 9' 0-1/2", 7 3/4 CHECK IT BEFORE YOU CUT Every layout is checked, and the result shows what passed, not only what failed: β€’ IRC R311.7: maximum riser 7-3/4", minimum tread 10", maximum rise of one flight 151", minimum width 36", nosing and handrail requirements β€’ AWC DCA 6 deck-stair stringer limits: at least 5" of throat, a 6'-0" maximum span for cut stringers, stringers no more than 18" on center β€’ The stride rule 2R + T for a comfortable stair (24–25 in; 590–650 mm per DIN 18065 when you work in millimeters) FULL CUT LIST AND PDF β€’ Height, run and board-edge mark for every step β€’ A PDF layout sheet with the drawing, cut list and code check for your crew or inspector β€’ Unlimited history: reopen any saved layout with its drawing and checks INCHES OR MILLIMETERS Switch units any time. Inch results read like a tape measure, to the nearest 1/16". WORKS THE WAY YOU DO β€’ All calculations run on your device β€” no account or sign-in required. β€’ Calculations and saved history work offline on the job site β€’ No ads. Usage reporting can be turned off in Settings β€’ The app sends verified purchase records and feedback you choose to submit β€’ English and Spanish interface SIMPLE PRICING The calculation, drawing and code check are free, and the free version keeps your 10 most recent layouts. One in-app purchase unlocks the full cut list, PDF export and unlimited history. No subscription. The formula sources are listed in the app: IRC 2021 Section R311.7, AWC DCA 6-15 Figures 28–29, and the stride rule. This app is a layout aid; always verify against the building code in force at your job site.

Screenshots

Cutwise4 screens
Stair Stringer Calculator Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

Cutwise and Stair Stringer Calculator Pro are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Cutwise sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Stair Stringer Calculator Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cutwise ships an update every 2 weeks, Stair Stringer Calculator Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Cutwise versus Stair Stringer Calculator Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCutwiseStair Stringer Calculator Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.517.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArthur Pescher京昌 ι™ˆ

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cutwise

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

Stair Stringer Calculator Pro

One-time1
  • Stair Stringer Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Cutwise free?
Cutwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stair Stringer Calculator Pro free?
Stair Stringer Calculator Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cutwise or Stair Stringer Calculator Pro have ads?
Neither Cutwise nor Stair Stringer Calculator Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cutwise or Stair Stringer Calculator Pro?
Cutwise ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stair Stringer Calculator Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cutwise was updated on October 28, 2026 and Stair Stringer Calculator Pro on October 29, 2026.

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