Comparison

CutList Optimizer vs KerfMate

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

KerfMate

Features
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Cut smarter before the blade touches material. KerfMate turns rectangular part lists into clear, low-waste cutting plans for sheet goods and linear stock. Plan plywood, MDF, panels, lumber, rails and profiles on iPhone or iPad—without an account, ads or tracking. PLAN SHEETS AND LENGTHS • Add parts, quantities and available stock • Optimize 2D sheets and 1D linear material • Respect blade kerf, edge trim, rotation locks and grain direction • See every placement in a visual plan • Inspect reference cut-edge coordinates for each placement • Identify parts that do not fit instead of hiding them KNOW THE MATERIAL IMPACT • See material-use percentage, stock count and estimated cost • Compare the plan with a simple one-part-per-stock baseline • Save useful offcuts in a local inventory • Work in metric or imperial measurements, including fractions BUILT FOR THE WORKSHOP • Duplicate projects to compare variants • Import parts from CSV • Export PDF plans, CSV lists, SVG layouts and JSON backups • Plan on iPhone and iPad with layouts tailored to each device • Choose English, German, Spanish, French, Italian or Brazilian Portuguese PRIVATE BY DESIGN KerfMate stores projects on your device. There is no account, backend, analytics, advertising or third-party tracking. Exports leave the app only when you choose a destination in Apple’s share sheet. FREE & PRO Free includes one project with up to 15 parts. KerfMate Pro unlocks unlimited projects and parts, offcut inventory, CSV import, variants and professional exports. Choose monthly, yearly with a 7-day trial for eligible new subscribers, or lifetime. Apple’s purchase screen shows the authoritative local price and trial eligibility. KerfMate creates practical low-waste layouts; it does not claim a mathematically optimal solution or prescribe a safe cutting order. Reference edges are coordinates, not machine instructions. Always choose a safe sequence and verify dimensions and machine setup before cutting. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://viralcrew.de/apps/kerfmate/privacy

Screenshots

CutList Optimizer4 screens
KerfMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: CutList Optimizer at 4 against KerfMate's 2. CutList Optimizer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. CutList Optimizer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and KerfMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
CutList Optimizer versus KerfMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCutList OptimizerKerfMate
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCutList OptimalJasko Hodzic

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CutList Optimizer

Subscriptions2
  • Month$1.991 Month
  • Annual$9.991 Year
3 purchases

KerfMate

Subscriptions2
  • KerfMate Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • KerfMate Pro Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • KerfMate Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is CutList Optimizer free?
CutList Optimizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KerfMate free?
KerfMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CutList Optimizer or KerfMate have ads?
Neither CutList Optimizer nor KerfMate shows ads.

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