Comparison

Cut Assistant vs WorkshopCut

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

Head to head
About

Cut Assistant

Features
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Cut Assistant helps you calculate 1D and 2D cutting layouts quickly. Enter the total length or sheet size and the piece sizes you need, then review output counts and remaining length or area in a clear, practical format. Key Features - Supports both 1D and 2D cutting calculations - Includes Minimum Loss, Balance First, Prioritize Piece/Length, and Minimum Count modes - Provides 2D cut maps and easy result comparison cards - Supports flexible units including mm, cm, m, inch, ma, and yard - Korean and English support - Share results and restore inputs from shared links It is a practical tool for comparing cutting options before working with fabric, sheet materials, and other cut-to-size jobs. The app currently supports up to two piece types, and final dimensions should be verified before production.

About

WorkshopCut

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Stop guessing how to arrange parts and start cutting with a clear plan. WorkshopCut turns a cut list into optimized 2D sheet layouts for plywood, MDF, melamine, OSB, particleboard, and other panel materials. Enter your stock sizes and required parts, then generate a practical cutting plan that accounts for real workshop constraints. OPTIMIZE MATERIAL • Compare multiple layout strategies • Minimize sheets, improve material use, simplify cuts, or reduce cost • Account for saw kerf and edge trim • Respect grain direction and rotation locks • Plan with multiple stock sizes, quantities, and prices • See utilization, cut counts, costs, and reusable remnants CUT WITH CONFIDENCE • Follow every cut in step-by-step Workshop Mode • See the active workpiece, cut direction, and exact cut position • Inspect, zoom, and select individual parts • View clear dimensions directly on the sheet layout • Track edge banding on each side of a part SAVE AND REUSE OFFCUTS • Identify useful leftover material automatically • Save remnants to your inventory • Include compatible remnants in future optimizations • Track available and consumed offcuts EXPORT COMPLETE PLANS • Create detailed, workshop-ready PDF cutting plans • Include every sheet, part, measurement, and cut sequence • Import or export part lists with CSV • Share plans for printing or workshop use BUILT FOR REAL PROJECTS • Millimeters or inches • Decimal and fractional measurements • Projects for cabinets, furniture, shelving, kitchens, closets, and DIY builds • Clean native experience for iPhone and iPad • Projects and calculations stay on your device WorkshopCut is designed for woodworkers, cabinet makers, carpenters, furniture builders, DIY makers, and anyone who cuts sheet goods. Measure carefully and verify every dimension and cut before using a generated plan in your workshop. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cut Assistant4 screens
WorkshopCut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cut Assistant at none against WorkshopCut's 3. Cut Assistant also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). WorkshopCut's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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. WorkshopCut sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Cut Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Cut Assistant versus WorkshopCut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCut AssistantWorkshopCut
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCZeroOne Inc.Bruno Petkovic

In-app purchases

None

Cut Assistant

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

WorkshopCut

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

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

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