Comparison

SplitCut vs MaxCut

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

Head to head
About

SplitCut

Plan efficient cuts for sheets and boards to minimize waste. Organize projects, reuse scraps, and print scaled diagrams. Supports inputting dimensions or using an augmented reality camera.

Highlights
  • Efficient cut planning
  • Minimize material waste
  • Organize projects
  • Reuse matching scrap
  • Print cut diagrams
  • Augmented reality camera
Features
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SplitCut helps you plan the most efficient way to cut sheets and boards into the exact pieces you need with less waste. Organize projects, reuse matching scrap, print cut diagrams to scale, and save your work across devices. Input dimensions of all shapes or use the augmented reality camera!

About

MaxCut

Features
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Stop wasting material. MaxCut finds the best cutting plan so you get the most out of every MDF or plywood sheet — and every bar, profile, or tube — with less offcut and more savings. It's simple: enter the parts you need, choose your material, and MaxCut works out the ideal layout in seconds. You'll see how many sheets or bars you'll use, the yield as a percentage, and a parts list ready to take to the workshop. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Optimize sheet cuts (2D) — MDF, plywood, MDP and more, accounting for blade kerf and grain direction. • Optimize bar and linear cuts (1D) — profiles, tubes and trims, with minimal leftover. • See real efficiency — total sheets/bars used and the yield percentage for every plan. • Organize by project — group plans by job or client and pick up right where you left off. • Build your material catalog — save the sheets and bars you use most, with their sizes. • Visual cutting maps — a clear diagram showing where each part goes. WHO IT'S FOR Woodworkers, cabinetmakers, metalworkers, makers, and anyone who cuts sheet or linear material and wants to save time and money. 100% FREE. Now available in English, Portuguese, Spanish, French and Italian — MaxCut automatically matches your device language. Make every sheet count. Download MaxCut and turn your measurements into an optimized cutting plan in seconds.

Screenshots

SplitCut4 screens
MaxCut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MaxCut at none against SplitCut's 1. MaxCut also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price 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. SplitCut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MaxCut asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SplitCut versus MaxCut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplitCutMaxCut
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB25 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTanush ShrivastavaBlue Horizons Ltda

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SplitCut

One-time1
  • Remove Ads Forever$1.99
None

MaxCut

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SplitCut free?
SplitCut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MaxCut free?
MaxCut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SplitCut or MaxCut have ads?
SplitCut shows ads; MaxCut does not.

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