Comparison

Cutlist vs CutList Optimizer

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

CutList Optimizer

Features
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CutList Opt Circle is a mobile app designed for material optimization and cutting layout planning. It helps users create efficient cutting plans that simplify workflows, maximize material usage, and minimize waste. Powered by our proprietary AI solver and enhanced by machine learning and deep learning technologies, the app delivers high-efficiency solutions for various cutting scenarios, including furniture panels, mechanical steel plates, architectural glass, fabrics, and leather. Features: • Unlimited Projects. • Unlimited Calculations. • Unlimited Circle Parts and Stocks. • Supports iCloud. • Export to PDF. • Export to G-code. • Export to AutoCAD DXF. • Available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Term Service: https://www.cutlistoptimal.com/termservice Privacy Policy: https://www.cutlistoptimal.com/privacypolicy

Screenshots

Cutlist4 screens
CutList Optimizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CutList Optimizer at none against Cutlist's shown. CutList Optimizer also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Cutlist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and CutList Optimizer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Cutlist versus CutList Optimizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCutlistCutList Optimizer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOmer Faruk BAGCICutList Optimal

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cutlist

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

CutList Optimizer

Subscriptions2
  • Month$1.991 Month
  • Annual$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Cutlist free?
Cutlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CutList Optimizer free?
CutList Optimizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cutlist or CutList Optimizer have ads?
Cutlist shows ads; CutList Optimizer does not.

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