Comparison

CutList Optimizer vs LumberCut

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

Head to head
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

About

LumberCut

Features
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Stop guessing how many boards to buy. LumberCut is a cut list optimizer that nests every piece you need onto the fewest stock boards possible — so you walk into the lumber yard knowing the exact count and waste before you make a single cut. Most cut calculators ignore the saw. LumberCut subtracts the blade kerf on every single cut, so the optimized plan never leaves a board a few millimeters short. It runs a proven First-Fit Decreasing packing pass, places your longest pieces first, and hands you a clean layout you can take straight to the shop. WHAT YOU GET - The exact number of boards to buy — no over-ordering, no last-minute yard runs - A per-board cut diagram showing every piece, its length, and the leftover offcut - Kerf accounted for on every cut, so real-world boards actually fit - A yield and waste percentage that tells you how efficient your plan is - Board-foot totals for hardwood, so you buy the right amount by volume - Saved projects and reusable stock presets you can reopen anytime PERFECT FOR - Woodworkers building furniture, cabinets, and shelving - DIY builders framing walls, decks, and outdoor projects - Carpenters and contractors pricing out a materials list - Hobbyists who hate wasting expensive hardwood WHY NOT JUST DO THE MATH ON PAPER Because paper math forgets the kerf, packs pieces in the order you wrote them, and can't test a hundred arrangements in a second. LumberCut does the packing, subtracts every saw cut, and shows you the layout — you just cut. PRIVACY Every project stays on your device. No accounts, no ads, no tracking. FULL ACCESS LumberCut Pro unlocks multiple stock sizes and materials, unlimited saved projects, the full cut diagram to share, and the board-foot estimator. Upgrade options: a weekly plan, a yearly plan, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID; subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends, and you can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings. Type your cut list, pick your stock, and see how few boards you really need. Terms of Use (EULA): https://web-levi.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://web-levi.web.app/privacy-policy Questions? tphuc.work@gmail.com

Screenshots

CutList Optimizer4 screens
LumberCut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LumberCut at none against CutList Optimizer's 2. CutList Optimizer's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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 Optimizer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. LumberCut asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
CutList Optimizer versus LumberCut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCutList OptimizerLumberCut
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCutList OptimalPhuc Pham

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CutList Optimizer

Subscriptions2
  • Month$1.991 Month
  • Annual$9.991 Year
None

LumberCut

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CutList Optimizer free?
CutList Optimizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LumberCut free?
LumberCut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CutList Optimizer or LumberCut have ads?
Neither CutList Optimizer nor LumberCut shows ads.

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