Comparison

Cutlist vs XyloKerf

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

Head to head
About

Cutlist

Features
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Turn any panel into an optimized cut plan in seconds — and stop paying for wasted material. Cutlist Optimizer packs your parts onto plywood, MDF, chipboard or any sheet stock with the tightest possible layout, so you get more pieces per board and less offcut in the bin. Whether you build kitchens, cabinets, furniture or weekend DIY projects, you'll cut with confidence and know your numbers before the saw ever touches the material. WHY MAKERS LOVE IT • Maximize efficiency — see your material usage % and exact waste area for every sheet • Save money — fit more parts per board and buy less stock • Real-world accurate — set your saw-blade kerf so the plan matches your actual cuts • Fast — enter your sheet and parts, tap Calculate, done FEATURES • Optimized nesting layout across as many sheets as you need • Set sheet size, thickness, material and quantity • Add rectangular or circular parts with quantity and optional 90° rotation • Kerf-aware spacing between every part • Clear visual cut diagram — pinch to zoom, drag to pan, tap a part to inspect • Full cut list with dimensions for every piece • Export a professional PDF cut plan and share it with your shop or client • Save projects and revisit them anytime • Available in 15 languages FREE & PRO Optimizing cut plans is completely free and unlimited. Your first PDF export is free too. After that, upgrade to Cutlist Pro for unlimited exports and an ad-free experience, or watch a short video to earn another export. Cutlist Pro is an auto-renewing subscription (monthly or yearly). Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your account settings. Terms of Use: https://looplab.app/apps/cutlist-optimizer/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://looplab.app/apps/cutlist-optimizer/privacy-policy

About

XyloKerf

This app assists woodworkers in planning efficient cuts for projects before starting. It helps generate visual cut plans, track materials, and organize jobs, optimizing material usage and reducing waste.

Highlights
  • Generate visual cut plans
  • Track materials and project progress
  • Organize job details
  • Save material defaults
  • Work offline
  • Create cut lists for various projects
Features
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XyloKerf is a cut list optimizer for plywood, sheet goods, lumber, and dimensional boards—built for woodworkers who want a practical shop plan. START IN SECONDS Open the included sample directly into a ready-made cut plan. It never counts toward the free three-project limit, so you can see the complete workflow before entering your own measurements. BUILT FOR REAL PROJECTS • Plan plywood, MDF, panels, lumber, dimensional boards, and offcuts • Enter measurements in inches, fractions, or millimeters • Control stock quantity, thickness, cost, kerf, grain direction, and part rotation • Get efficient visual layouts with clear warnings when a part cannot fit • Follow ordered rip, crosscut, and trim steps, with progress saved between sessions • Restore archived projects and recover local storage safely FAST INPUT AND SHOP HANDOFF • Add parts manually or review a pasted or photographed cut list • Print measured shop packets with warnings and checklists using Pro • Share PDF, CSV, SVG, and DXF files using Pro • Back up and restore projects with Files or iCloud Drive XYLOKERF PRO The free plan includes the complete local planner and up to three active projects. Optional XyloKerf Pro unlocks unlimited active projects, printing, PDF shop packets, CSV cut lists, and SVG/DXF vector exports. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No XyloKerf account is required. Projects and optimization stay on your device. Photo text recognition runs on-device for the image you select. Measurements and generated layouts should always be verified before cutting. XyloKerf Pro is an optional auto-renewable subscription. Monthly and yearly plans are available in the app. Prices are shown before purchase and may vary by country or region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://sergemoraru.github.io/xylokerf-support/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cutlist4 screens
XyloKerf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: XyloKerf at none against Cutlist's shown. Cutlist's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 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. Cutlist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and XyloKerf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cutlist ships an update fortnightly, XyloKerf every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cutlist versus XyloKerf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCutlistXyloKerf
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOmer Faruk BAGCISergey Moraru

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cutlist

Subscriptions2
  • Cutlist Pro – Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Cutlist Pro – Yearly$19.991 Year
2 purchases

XyloKerf

Subscriptions2
  • XyloKerf Cut List Optimizer$4.991 Month
  • XyloKerf Cut List Optimizer$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Cutlist free?
Cutlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XyloKerf free?
XyloKerf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cutlist or XyloKerf have ads?
Cutlist shows ads; XyloKerf does not.
Which is updated more often, Cutlist or XyloKerf?
Cutlist ships an update fortnightly, and XyloKerf every 2 months. Most recently, Cutlist was updated on September 13, 2026 and XyloKerf on September 9, 2026.

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