LumberCut vs Cabinetmaker Calc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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
Cabinetmaker Calc
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Cabinetmaker Calc is a practical offline tool for cabinetmakers and furniture installers. It helps you plan drawer layouts, calculate drawer component dimensions and prepare drilling positions for furniture fittings. DRAWERS AND BOX SYSTEMS The app supports overlay and inset fronts, different runner lengths, steel and wooden backs, internal drawers, Gola profiles and compatible TIP-ON / PUSH variants. Supported box systems: • Blum TANDEMBOX antaro • Blum MERIVOBOX • Blum LEGRABOX • Hettich AvanTech YOU • Hettich InnoTech Atira • Strong StrongBox • Strong StrongMax 16 • Strong StrongMax 18 • Häfele Matrix S Slim • GTV MODERN BOX PRO • GTV AXIS PRO 16 • GTV AXIS PRO 18 • GTV MODERN BOX SQUARE • GRASS Nova Pro Scala • Level SPACE PRO • Level BOX Drawer calculations include: • dimension and installation-space checks • a clear diagram of the complete cabinet • drilling heights and positions for cabinet runners • drawer-front drilling, including drilling-template mode • dimensions for drawer bottoms, drawer backs and other drawer components • calculations for internal drawers and Gola profiles • installation PDFs for sharing, printing or saving • automatic front-height distribution and calculation of remaining fronts • multiple internal drawers behind one front • runner variants, load capacities and mounting-hole rows according to the selected system • independent upward adjustment of an outer drawer and Gola C dimensions to the centre or lower edge NARROW CABINETS Configure 1–8 drawers behind a shared front and choose which are attached to the front and which are internal. Edit storage heights directly in the side-view diagram, check minimum heights and available space, and allow finger clearance above internal fronts. Automatic layout assigns the required minimum to internal drawers and distributes the remaining space between attached drawers. You can raise the bottom drawer independently. The installation PDF fits on one A4 page and includes larger side-panel diagrams, drilling positions and drawer component dimensions. Save box and narrow-cabinet assemblies under a name and load them again later. The assembly name also appears in the PDF. The app also includes tools for Blum MOVENTO and TANDEM runner systems with wooden drawer sides. LIFT SYSTEMS The calculator helps determine the front weight, suitable lift mechanism, drilling positions, required installation space and ordering summary for: • Blum AVENTOS HK top • Blum AVENTOS HK-S • Blum AVENTOS HK-XS • Blum AVENTOS HF top • Blum AVENTOS HS top • Blum AVENTOS HL top MORE WORKSHOP TOOLS • furniture-handle drilling calculations • even spacing of cabinet-door hinges • cutlery-tray dimensions • shelf layout and shelf-support drilling • squareness checks using diagonal measurements • component dimensions for an individual drawer • a local list of installation jobs and notes • clear technical diagrams and dimensions OFFLINE CALCULATIONS, NO ACCOUNT OR ADVERTISING The app works offline, requires no registration and contains no advertising. Entered dimensions, settings and installation jobs remain stored directly on your device. Values and calculations are continuously checked against manufacturers’ catalogues, installation instructions, planning tools and electronic services. Before production, always verify the entered dimensions and consult the manufacturer’s current technical documentation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LumberCut at Free against Cabinetmaker Calc's $8.99. Cabinetmaker Calc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
LumberCut is free to download; Cabinetmaker Calc costs $8.99 up front. LumberCut sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Cabinetmaker Calc asks for nothing beyond the download.
LumberCut ships an update every 3 months, Cabinetmaker Calc weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LumberCut | Cabinetmaker Calc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $8.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Phuc Pham | Petr Hanc |
In-app purchases
LumberCut
- Carpentry Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
- Cabinetmaking Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
- Woodworking Pro, Pay Once$39.99
Cabinetmaker Calc
No in-app purchases









