LumberCut vs Plank
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
LumberCut
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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 โ 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 โ 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 โ 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
Plank
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Plank turns a list of parts into a printable cut diagram for the boards and sheets you already buy at the lumberyard. Type in your parts and the stock you have on hand, then let Plank pack them onto your boards. The math matches the shop, the diagram prints, and nothing leaves your device. - Grain direction is a per-part toggle the solver actually respects - Saw blade kerf is subtracted from every cut, so the layout matches your blade - Fractional inches are the primary input, with millimeters and centimeters - Per-part stock thickness, so a thin part never lands on a thick board - The solver runs on device, with no network and no account - Every solve shows a receipt - boards used, total waste, and any parts that did not fit - Export a printable diagram with labels, dimensions, and a summary block - Round-trip projects through the Files app, and export parts as generic CSV Try your first project and check the math before you decide. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTDX9pxPOlUJl_skVUHPi99mAw0y2B2BYd_v1mJkoF3xW3rlOcW5KlYd4t93MMbbGhctSTnBTy7d_l6/pub Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LumberCut at 17.0 against Plank's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. LumberCut sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Plank sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | LumberCut | Plank |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Phuc Pham | Andrii Bashta |
In-app purchases
LumberCut
- Carpentry Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
- Cabinetmaking Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
- Woodworking Pro, Pay Once$39.99
Plank
- Plank Lifetime$9.99









