XyloKerf vs Offcut
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Generate visual cut plans
- Track materials and project progress
- Organize job details
- Save material defaults
- Work offline
- Create cut lists for various projects
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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/
Offcut
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Offcut helps woodworkers get the most out of every board. Enter your sheet sizes and the pieces you need — Offcut calculates the optimal cut layout in seconds, minimizing waste and saving you material. **How it works:** 1. Add your stock sheets (plywood, MDF, lumber — any flat material) 2. Enter the pieces you need to cut, with dimensions and quantities 3. Tap Generate — Offcut produces up to 5 optimized layouts instantly **Key features:** • Smart 2D optimization — multiple layout strategies ranked by efficiency • Fraction-friendly input — type "11 1/4" or "48-1/2" like you think • Saw kerf support — accounts for blade width so your cuts actually fit • Tool profiles — presets for table saw, track saw, circular saw, and more • Piece priority — mark critical pieces so they get placed first • Grain direction lock — keep pieces oriented for wood grain • Layout comparison — side-by-side view to pick the best option • PDF export — print-ready cut diagrams with numbered cut lists • Multiple projects — pin, archive, duplicate, and search • Dark mode — easy on the eyes in the workshop **Built for woodworkers:** Offcut speaks your language. Dimensions in fractions, not decimals. Inches or millimeters. Sheet stock, not "rectangles." Whether you're building shelves or cutting cabinet parts, Offcut saves you from doing the math by hand. **Private by default, iCloud optional:** All data stays on your device. No account required, no tracking, no ads. Enable iCloud Sync in Settings to keep projects in sync across your devices — or leave it off and everything stays entirely local.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: XyloKerf at 17.0 against Offcut's 26.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. XyloKerf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Offcut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
XyloKerf ships an update every 2 months, Offcut monthly. Both last shipped on September 9, 2026.
| Parameter | XyloKerf | Offcut |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sergey Moraru | Harshit Gindra |
In-app purchases
XyloKerf
- XyloKerf Cut List Optimizer$4.991 Month
- XyloKerf Cut List Optimizer$39.991 Year
Offcut
- Offcut Pro - Lifetime$4.99






