CutList vs WorkshopCut
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CutList
Optimize material usage for woodworking and metal fabrication projects. Input your panel sizes and required parts to generate efficient cutting layouts, minimizing waste and offcuts. Includes features like saw kerf compensation and edge banding calculations.
- 2D cutting layout optimization
- Multi-project workspace
- Saw kerf compensation
- Edge banding length and cost
- Grain direction lock
- PDF export with labeled cut sheet
- Material library
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CutList is the cutting-list planner for woodworkers, carpenters, kitchen makers, and metal-sheet shops who want to stop wasting material. Type your stock panel size (MDF, particleboard, plywood, OSB, acrylic, metal sheet — anything) and the list of parts you need to cut. CutList runs a 2D guillotine optimizer in seconds and gives you a layout that minimizes waste, cut length, and offcut count. WHAT YOU GET - 2D guillotine cutting layout, instant - Multi-project workspace (jobs, materials, parts) - Saw kerf compensation (set your blade thickness) - Edge banding length and cost rollup per project - Grain direction lock for veneered panels - PDF export with labeled cut sheet (ready to print on the shop floor) - Material library with reusable panel sizes - Works offline once loaded WHO IT IS FOR Carpenters and joiners cutting MDF and particleboard. Kitchen and bath fitters laying out doors and panels. CNC shops planning batch runs. Hobby woodworkers tired of doing the math twice on a notepad. WHY CUTLIST Most cutting-list apps want you behind a desk. CutList runs on your phone or tablet right at the saw, in your pocket on the job site. Type the cut list, see the layout, send the PDF to the helper. Done. PRO Pro unlocks unlimited projects, PDF watermark removal, and priority support. Free tier covers 1 active project at a time so you can try the full workflow end-to-end before you commit. Built by Kavela. Trusted by furniture makers across Turkiye and beyond.
WorkshopCut
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Stop guessing how to arrange parts and start cutting with a clear plan. WorkshopCut turns a cut list into optimized 2D sheet layouts for plywood, MDF, melamine, OSB, particleboard, and other panel materials. Enter your stock sizes and required parts, then generate a practical cutting plan that accounts for real workshop constraints. OPTIMIZE MATERIAL • Compare multiple layout strategies • Minimize sheets, improve material use, simplify cuts, or reduce cost • Account for saw kerf and edge trim • Respect grain direction and rotation locks • Plan with multiple stock sizes, quantities, and prices • See utilization, cut counts, costs, and reusable remnants CUT WITH CONFIDENCE • Follow every cut in step-by-step Workshop Mode • See the active workpiece, cut direction, and exact cut position • Inspect, zoom, and select individual parts • View clear dimensions directly on the sheet layout • Track edge banding on each side of a part SAVE AND REUSE OFFCUTS • Identify useful leftover material automatically • Save remnants to your inventory • Include compatible remnants in future optimizations • Track available and consumed offcuts EXPORT COMPLETE PLANS • Create detailed, workshop-ready PDF cutting plans • Include every sheet, part, measurement, and cut sequence • Import or export part lists with CSV • Share plans for printing or workshop use BUILT FOR REAL PROJECTS • Millimeters or inches • Decimal and fractional measurements • Projects for cabinets, furniture, shelving, kitchens, closets, and DIY builds • Clean native experience for iPhone and iPad • Projects and calculations stay on your device WorkshopCut is designed for woodworkers, cabinet makers, carpenters, furniture builders, DIY makers, and anyone who cuts sheet goods. Measure carefully and verify every dimension and cut before using a generated plan in your workshop. 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: CutList at 15.0 against WorkshopCut's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. CutList sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and WorkshopCut sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | CutList | WorkshopCut |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KAVELA LTD | Bruno Petkovic |
In-app purchases
CutList
- CutList PRO$4.99
WorkshopCut
- Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$24.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$49.99








