Offcut vs Kerfly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Offcut
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Offcut helps woodworkers get the most out of every board. Enter your sheet sizes and the pieces you need โ 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 โ any flat material) 2. Enter the pieces you need to cut, with dimensions and quantities 3. Tap Generate โ Offcut produces up to 5 optimized layouts instantly **Key features:** โข Smart 2D optimization โ multiple layout strategies ranked by efficiency โข Fraction-friendly input โ type "11 1/4" or "48-1/2" like you think โข Saw kerf support โ accounts for blade width so your cuts actually fit โข Tool profiles โ presets for table saw, track saw, circular saw, and more โข Piece priority โ mark critical pieces so they get placed first โข Grain direction lock โ keep pieces oriented for wood grain โข Layout comparison โ side-by-side view to pick the best option โข PDF export โ print-ready cut diagrams with numbered cut lists โข Multiple projects โ pin, archive, duplicate, and search โข Dark mode โ 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 โ or leave it off and everything stays entirely local.
Kerfly
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Kerfly turns your parts list into a ready-to-cut layout โ in seconds, on your device. Enter the pieces you need to cut and the sheets or boards you have on hand. Kerfly's built-in solver instantly generates an optimized cutting layout that minimizes waste and maximizes yield from every sheet, panel, or length of stock. Then follow the exact cut sequence, step by step, so you always know what to cut next and where โ no guesswork on the shop floor. FEATURES - Unlimited projects and parts - Sheet (2D) and linear (1D) cutting layouts - Custom kerf, grain direction, and edge/panel trims - Guillotine cutting method with rotation control - Multiple materials per project - Step-by-step cut sequence for every layout - Yield, cost, and waste metrics per layout - Export to PDF, CSV, XLSX, and DXF - 100% offline โ no account, no internet required - Works on iPhone and iPad Free to start with 5 calculations. Upgrade to Kerfly Pro for unlimited calculations, monthly or annual, with a 3-day free trial on annual plans. Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/f74b6d28-d25b-4bad-9e8b-8e7be31a5a5d Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Kerfly at 17.0 against Offcut's 26.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Offcut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Kerfly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Offcut | Kerfly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harshit Gindra | Alex Salas |
In-app purchases
Offcut
- Offcut Pro - Lifetime$4.99
Kerfly
- Kerfly PRO Monthly$4.991 Month
- Kerfly PRO Annual3 Days trial$24.991 Year





