Comparison

XyloKerf vs Offcut

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

Head to head
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/

About

Offcut

Features
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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.

Screenshots

XyloKerf4 screens
Offcut4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XyloKerf ships an update every 2 months, Offcut monthly. Both last shipped on September 9, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
XyloKerf versus Offcut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXyloKerfOffcut
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergey MoraruHarshit Gindra

In-app purchases

2 purchases

XyloKerf

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

Offcut

One-time1
  • Offcut Pro - Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is XyloKerf free?
XyloKerf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Offcut free?
Offcut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do XyloKerf or Offcut have ads?
Neither XyloKerf nor Offcut shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XyloKerf or Offcut?
XyloKerf ships an update every 2 months, and Offcut monthly. Most recently, XyloKerf was updated on September 9, 2026 and Offcut on September 9, 2026.

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