Comparison

archBuddypro vs CutSmart

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

Head to head
About

archBuddypro

Instantly calculate arch radius from span and rise. Supports metric and imperial units, and generates coordinates along an arch for precise construction. Ideal for professionals in fabrication and carpentry.

Highlights
  • Radius calculation from span and rise
  • Metric & imperial unit support
  • Visual diagram display
  • Save and load arch designs
  • Coordinate generation
  • PDF export and printing
Features
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Calculate arch radius accurately from span and rise. ArchBuddy is a practical tool that instantly calculates the required radius (R) by simply entering the span (width) and rise (height). Supports both metric and imperial units for seamless use on job sites and in workshops. Coordinates along an arch can be generated at any specified pitch, making this useful for constructing large arches that cannot be drawn with a compass or for working in confined spaces. ■ Key Features ・Radius calculation from span and rise ・Metric & imperial unit support ・Visual diagram display ・Clean, job-focused interface ・Save and Load each arch ・Rename and Delate each arch ・Japanese / English language support ・Coordinate display ・PDF export ・Printing support Ideal for construction, carpentry, metal fabrication, and professional fabrication work where precision matters. Just fast and accurate calculations.

About

CutSmart

Features
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Stop wasting sheets. CutSmart turns your part list into optimized cutting diagrams in seconds fewer sheets, less waste, faster work in the shop. Made for woodworkers, cabinet makers, and DIY builders working with plywood, MDF, and other sheet materials. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick your sheet size standard presets (2440×1220, 2400×1200, 8×4 ft) or any custom size 2. Enter your parts with the rapid entry keypad: width, length, quantity — done 3. Tap Optimize. CutSmart packs everything onto the fewest sheets using a guillotine cut algorithm that respects your saw's kerf WHY CUTSMART • True guillotine layouts every diagram can actually be cut on a table saw or panel saw, edge to edge • Kerf aware the blade thickness is counted between every single part, so your cuts fit in real life, not just on paper • Clear results at a glance: sheets needed, waste percentage, and estimated cut count • Visual cutting diagrams with labeled parts and dimensions, pinch to zoom • Grain control lock rotation on any part to keep the grain direction • mm or inches fractional input like 15 1/2 and 3/4 works exactly as you'd write it • 100% offline. No account, no sign up. Your projects stay on your device • Dark mode that actually looks good under workshop lighting CUTSMART+ UNLOCKS ◆ Unlimited projects and unlimited parts per project ◆ Cut Mode a full screen, high contrast checklist for the workshop: the next cut is highlighted with oversized dimensions, tap parts to mark them done, your progress is saved, and the screen stays awake while you work ◆ PDF export & sharing one page per sheet diagram plus a complete parts list with your project summary. Print it, send it to a client, or take it to the panel saw Measure twice, cut once and let CutSmart figure out where. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XzZ8W683iKwtdxAs6dJNfUateevTXKeaORPUijpmY3s/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UHxvyaRvHplOEL8RTDG_UcwYuAKLIRIXKu73rKTahc4/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

archBuddypro4 screens
CutSmart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CutSmart at Free against archBuddypro's $2.99. CutSmart also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). archBuddypro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads 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

CutSmart is free to download; archBuddypro costs $2.99 up front. CutSmart sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. archBuddypro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
archBuddypro versus CutSmart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterarchBuddyproCutSmart
Price$2.99Free — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToshinori ShirakawaAhmet Giray Ucar

In-app purchases

None

archBuddypro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CutSmart

Subscriptions2
  • CutSmart+ Weekly$2.997 Days
  • CutSmart+ Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is archBuddypro free?
archBuddypro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CutSmart free?
CutSmart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do archBuddypro or CutSmart have ads?
Neither archBuddypro nor CutSmart shows ads.

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