Comparison

Decoupe vs CutList

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

Head to head
About

Decoupe

Features
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Turn your list of parts into a cutting plan. See their placement before you start cutting. Use the result to review your dimensions and quantities. Decoupe helps you arrange rectangular parts on panels. Enter the panel dimensions, then add the dimensions and quantity of each part. Review the resulting layout alongside your original list. Use your own measurements and check that the plan matches your project before starting work. The result depends on the dimensions and settings entered; it does not guarantee zero waste or a specific saving. The app helps with planning. It does not replace checking dimensions, tools and cutting conditions in your workshop.

About

CutList

Optimize material usage for woodworking and metal fabrication projects. Input your panel sizes and required parts to generate efficient cutting layouts, minimizing waste and offcuts. Includes features like saw kerf compensation and edge banding calculations.

Highlights
  • 2D cutting layout optimization
  • Multi-project workspace
  • Saw kerf compensation
  • Edge banding length and cost
  • Grain direction lock
  • PDF export with labeled cut sheet
  • Material library
Features
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CutList is the cutting-list planner for woodworkers, carpenters, kitchen makers, and metal-sheet shops who want to stop wasting material. Type your stock panel size (MDF, particleboard, plywood, OSB, acrylic, metal sheet — anything) and the list of parts you need to cut. CutList runs a 2D guillotine optimizer in seconds and gives you a layout that minimizes waste, cut length, and offcut count. WHAT YOU GET - 2D guillotine cutting layout, instant - Multi-project workspace (jobs, materials, parts) - Saw kerf compensation (set your blade thickness) - Edge banding length and cost rollup per project - Grain direction lock for veneered panels - PDF export with labeled cut sheet (ready to print on the shop floor) - Material library with reusable panel sizes - Works offline once loaded WHO IT IS FOR Carpenters and joiners cutting MDF and particleboard. Kitchen and bath fitters laying out doors and panels. CNC shops planning batch runs. Hobby woodworkers tired of doing the math twice on a notepad. WHY CUTLIST Most cutting-list apps want you behind a desk. CutList runs on your phone or tablet right at the saw, in your pocket on the job site. Type the cut list, see the layout, send the PDF to the helper. Done. PRO Pro unlocks unlimited projects, PDF watermark removal, and priority support. Free tier covers 1 active project at a time so you can try the full workflow end-to-end before you commit. Built by Kavela. Trusted by furniture makers across Turkiye and beyond.

Screenshots

Decoupe2 screens
CutList3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CutList at Free against Decoupe's $2.99. CutList also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Decoupe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). 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

CutList is free to download; Decoupe costs $2.99 up front. CutList sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Decoupe asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Decoupe ships an update every 3 weeks, CutList weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Decoupe versus CutList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecoupeCutList
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB6 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperTRIMECH DhakerKAVELA LTD

In-app purchases

None

Decoupe

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CutList

One-time1
  • CutList PRO$4.99

Questions

Is Decoupe free?
Decoupe costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CutList free?
CutList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Decoupe or CutList have ads?
Neither Decoupe nor CutList shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Decoupe or CutList?
Decoupe ships an update every 3 weeks, and CutList weekly. Most recently, Decoupe was updated on November 7, 2026 and CutList on October 31, 2026.

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