Comparison

CutList vs iCutnex

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

iCutnex

Features
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iCutnex is a 2D sheet/panel cutting optimizer for furniture makers, carpenters and workshops. Enter your parts and get a cutting plan with minimal waste in seconds. • Minimal waste: efficient nesting algorithm • Cut list: manual or CSV import, kerf, edge trim, rotation • Multiple sheets & materials, offcut tracking • Visual editor: drag & drop, move/rotate/copy parts • Export: share/print PDF, export CSV • 11 languages, light/dark theme Free plan for basics. Pro: unlimited projects, cost & offcut reports, material library, watermark-free export. Business: 5 simultaneous devices + all Pro features. Terms of Use (EULA): https://icutnex.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://icutnex.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

CutList3 screens
iCutnex4 screens

Verdict

The call

CutList and iCutnex are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and iCutnex sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CutList ships an update weekly, iCutnex every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
CutList versus iCutnex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCutListiCutnex
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKAVELA LTDFatih Ece

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CutList

One-time1
  • CutList PRO$4.99
2 purchases

iCutnex

Subscriptions2
  • iCutnex Pro7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • iCutnex İşletme$19.991 Month

Questions

Is CutList free?
CutList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iCutnex free?
iCutnex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CutList or iCutnex have ads?
Neither CutList nor iCutnex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CutList or iCutnex?
CutList ships an update weekly, and iCutnex every 4 days. Most recently, CutList was updated on October 17, 2026 and iCutnex on October 25, 2026.

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