Comparison

CutKit 2 vs KerfMate

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

Head to head
About

CutKit 2

Features
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CutKit 2 is a precision layout optimizer designed for engineers, makers, and professionals who work with sheet materials. Whether you are cutting wood, metal, acrylic, vinyl, or PCB panels, CutKit helps you arrange parts efficiently and reduce waste. Instead of manually placing elements and guessing the best layout, CutKit automatically calculates optimal arrangements based on your input. The result is faster workflows, cleaner layouts, and measurable material savings. KEY FEATURES • Automatic layout optimization Quickly arrange parts on a sheet with minimal waste. Focus on your work, not on manual positioning. • Real-world use cases Perfect for CNC cutting, PCB panelization, laser cutting, vinyl production, and workshop planning. • Precision and control Define exact dimensions, spacing, and constraints. Designed for engineering-grade accuracy. • Metric and imperial units Work seamlessly in millimeters or inches depending on your workflow. • Clean and practical interface No unnecessary complexity. Built for speed and clarity in real production environments. • Multi-language support Use the app in your preferred language, including extended and custom localizations. WHY CUTKIT 2 Material cost is a hidden expense in many workflows. Even small inefficiencies scale quickly when repeated across multiple sheets and jobs. CutKit is built to minimize those losses. Instead of spending time on manual trial-and-error layouts, you get a deterministic, repeatable process that delivers consistent results. WHO IS IT FOR • CNC operators • Engineers and hardware developers • PCB designers and manufacturers • Makers and workshop owners • Advertising and vinyl production specialists If you work with rectangular parts and sheet materials, CutKit helps you do it faster and more efficiently. WORKFLOW 1. Define your sheet size 2. Add parts with dimensions 3. Run optimization 4. Get a ready-to-use layout No complex setup. No learning curve. CUTKIT PHILOSOPHY CutKit is built as a tool, not a toy. It prioritizes precision, speed, and practical value over visual noise or unnecessary features. Every function exists to solve a real problem. Start optimizing your layouts today and reduce material waste from the very first sheet. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kaboom420.github.io/cutkit2-privacy/

About

KerfMate

Features
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Cut smarter before the blade touches material. KerfMate turns rectangular part lists into clear, low-waste cutting plans for sheet goods and linear stock. Plan plywood, MDF, panels, lumber, rails and profiles on iPhone or iPad—without an account, ads or tracking. PLAN SHEETS AND LENGTHS • Add parts, quantities and available stock • Optimize 2D sheets and 1D linear material • Respect blade kerf, edge trim, rotation locks and grain direction • See every placement in a visual plan • Inspect reference cut-edge coordinates for each placement • Identify parts that do not fit instead of hiding them KNOW THE MATERIAL IMPACT • See material-use percentage, stock count and estimated cost • Compare the plan with a simple one-part-per-stock baseline • Save useful offcuts in a local inventory • Work in metric or imperial measurements, including fractions BUILT FOR THE WORKSHOP • Duplicate projects to compare variants • Import parts from CSV • Export PDF plans, CSV lists, SVG layouts and JSON backups • Plan on iPhone and iPad with layouts tailored to each device • Choose English, German, Spanish, French, Italian or Brazilian Portuguese PRIVATE BY DESIGN KerfMate stores projects on your device. There is no account, backend, analytics, advertising or third-party tracking. Exports leave the app only when you choose a destination in Apple’s share sheet. FREE & PRO Free includes one project with up to 15 parts. KerfMate Pro unlocks unlimited projects and parts, offcut inventory, CSV import, variants and professional exports. Choose monthly, yearly with a 7-day trial for eligible new subscribers, or lifetime. Apple’s purchase screen shows the authoritative local price and trial eligibility. KerfMate creates practical low-waste layouts; it does not claim a mathematically optimal solution or prescribe a safe cutting order. Reference edges are coordinates, not machine instructions. Always choose a safe sequence and verify dimensions and machine setup before cutting. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://viralcrew.de/apps/kerfmate/privacy

Screenshots

CutKit 24 screens
KerfMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: KerfMate at none against CutKit 2's shown. CutKit 2's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. CutKit 2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and KerfMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
CutKit 2 versus KerfMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCutKit 2KerfMate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrii KostiushynJasko Hodzic

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CutKit 2

Subscriptions1
  • CutKit Pro$9.991 Month
3 purchases

KerfMate

Subscriptions2
  • KerfMate Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • KerfMate Pro Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • KerfMate Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is CutKit 2 free?
CutKit 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KerfMate free?
KerfMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CutKit 2 or KerfMate have ads?
CutKit 2 shows ads; KerfMate does not.

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