Comparison

Cutlist vs CutListPro

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 Modelling the job is free: sheets or bars, any number of stock sizes, grain direction. A free account includes 2 cut-plan calculations and 1 saved project. Cutlist Pro removes every limit: unlimited calculations and projects, PDF cut plans, part labels, CSV import and export, the step-by-step cut sequence, cutting from saved offcuts, and no ads. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time 7-day pass. 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. The 7-day pass is a one-time payment and does not renew. Terms of Use: https://looplab.app/apps/cutlist-optimizer/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://looplab.app/apps/cutlist-optimizer/privacy-policy

About

CutListPro

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Stop wasting money on leftover materials! CutListPro is the ultimate offline 1D and 2D cut list optimizer built specifically for woodworkers, cabinet makers, framers, plumbers, and metal fabricators. Whether you are cutting 2x4s, aluminum extrusions, PVC pipes, or full sheets of 3/4" plywood, CutListPro calculates the most efficient cutting patterns in seconds—saving you hundreds of dollars in raw materials and hours of manual math on every project. WHY TRADESPEOPLE CHOOSE CUTLISTPRO: • 100% Offline Engine: Job sites and basement workshops rarely have good cellular service. CutListPro runs all mathematical optimization directly on your device. Zero lag, zero cloud delay, and works everywhere. • 1D & 2D Smart Nesting: Handles linear stock (lumber, pipe, steel bars) and sheet goods (plywood, MDF, drywall, sheet metal) using advanced industrial algorithms (Best-Fit Decreasing & Guillotine Best-Short-Side-Fit). • "Wood Bank" Scrap Manager: Stop letting usable offcuts pile up! Photograph or manually log your leftover scraps from past jobs. CutListPro automatically exhausts your scrap inventory before recommending you buy new stock. • Kerf & Trim Adjustment: Set your exact saw blade width (kerf) and edge-trim cleanup requirements so every cut layout matches reality on the shop floor. WORKSHOP-READY EXPORTS: Take your cut lists from your phone straight to the shop floor: • Visual Cut Diagrams: Color-coded, easy-to-read layout diagrams for each individual board or sheet. • Printable PDF Cut Sheets: Generate clean job summaries to hand off to crew members, helpers, or clients. • Avery QR Code Labels: Print stickers for every cut piece with custom labels and QR codes for seamless part identification on the job site. • CNC & Plasma Ready: Export DXF or G-code files directly to your CNC router or plasma table for automated cutting. BUILT-IN OFFLINE TRADE CALCULATORS: CutListPro isn't just an optimizer—it's an all-in-one jobsite companion equipped with 5 built-in trade calculators: Board Feet Calculator: Instant volume and material cost estimations. Stair Stringer Layout: Quick rise/run and stringer math. Miter & Compound Miter Angles: Precise crown molding and complex angle cuts. Stud & Joist Spacing: On-center layout marks made simple. Circle & Arc Geometry: Exact measurements for curved cuts and rounded corners. JOB MANAGEMENT & PRICE TRACKING: • Client & Job Organization: Attach client names, project locations, and custom notes to every job sheet. • Material Price Trends: Track what you pay for lumber and stock over time. View interactive sparkline charts to see if material prices are trending up or down before quoting your next project. DESIGNED FOR EVERY CRAFT: • Woodworkers & Cabinet Makers: Optimize sheet nesting, edge banding, and hardwood yield. • Framers & Carpenters: Layout studs, joists, and rafter stock with zero wasted offcuts. • Metal Fabricators & Welders: Cut square tubing, angle iron, and sheet metal efficiently. • Plumbers & Electricians: Minimize scrap when cutting conduit, PVC, and copper pipe. SIMPLE, TRANSPARENT PRICING: • Free Tier: Fully functional for smaller jobs and basic cut lists with zero intrusive ads! • Pro Tier ($4.99/mo or $29.99 Lifetime): Unlock unlimited cut entries, PDF exports, QR label printing, DXF/G-code export, Wood Bank scrap tracking, and cloud backup sync. Stop guessing. Stop overbuying material. Download CutListPro today and build smarter! EULA Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Cutlist4 screens
CutListPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CutListPro at none against Cutlist's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and CutListPro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Cutlist versus CutListPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCutlistCutListPro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOmer Faruk BAGCISAMUEL TYLER REED

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cutlist

Subscriptions2
  • Cutlist Pro – Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Cutlist Pro – Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • 7-Day Pass$4.99
2 purchases

CutListPro

Subscriptions1
  • CutListPro - Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • CutListPro - Lifetime$19.99

Questions

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

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