Cut List Optimizer vs Cutlist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Cut List Optimizer
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Turn a parts list into an optimized cutting diagram β right at the lumber aisle. Unlock Boardcut Pro with a one-time purchase. The price is shown in the app before purchase. Boardcut takes the parts you need and the sheets and boards you have, and lays out where every cut goes β so you buy less material and waste less of what you buy. WHAT YOU CAN DO β’ Enter parts fast β a fraction keypad built for inches (24 3/8β³ takes four taps), plus decimal and mm modes β’ Add stock from standard presets β 4Γ8 plywood, dimensional lumber β or enter your own sizes β’ Get an optimized cut diagram with engineering-style dimensions and grain arrows β’ Blade kerf is drawn at its real width on every cut β with edge trim and a minimum offcut size you control β’ Follow a numbered cut list: every rip and crosscut in order, linked to the diagram β’ See waste, yield, sheet count, cut count, and material cost at a glance β’ Reshuffle for an alternate layout when you want a second opinion β’ Lock grain direction on the parts that show β’ Switch units anytime β inch fractions, decimal inches, or millimeters β never paywalled β’ Two drawing-table themes: Workshop (birch and pencil) and Blueprint (cyanotype) FREE β THE FULL TOOL, ANY PROJECT SIZE Plan the whole build free: unlimited pieces, the optimizer, the full cut diagram, ordered cut steps, and sheet-image sharing. No account, no trial clock. Boardcut Pro Lifetime β’ Vector PDF plans β diagrams, cut steps, and a shopping list, sharp in print β’ Save this sheetβs offcut sizes as stock in this project. β’ CSV export of parts and placements Unlock Boardcut Pro with a one-time purchase. The price is shown in the app before purchase. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your projects stay on your device. Boardcut has no account, no ads, and no third-party tracking. It sends limited anonymous product-interaction events for analytics; project names, notes, dimensions, and layouts are not sent. Boardcut is a planning calculator. Always verify every dimension against your actual material before cutting β sheet sizes, blade kerf, and lumber dimensions vary. Boardcut does not provide instruction on tool use or workshop safety; follow your tool manufacturer's instructions and use proper safety equipment. Terms of Use (EULA): https://softgrove.github.io/boardcut-legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://softgrove.github.io/boardcut-legal/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Cutlist
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Plan cabinet and woodworking projects from first dimensions to final cut. Cutlist helps you turn cabinet measurements into accurate parts lists and optimized cutting diagrams for plywood, MDF, and dimensional lumber. BUILD CABINETS β’ Generate parts for cabinet boxes, shelves, face frames, doors, and drawer fronts β’ Choose common cabinet styles or add custom parts β’ Work in imperial or metric measurements OPTIMIZE MATERIAL β’ Nest parts across sheet goods to reduce waste β’ Optimize boards by length β’ Account for saw kerf between parts β’ Track usable offcuts β’ Follow an ordered cutting sequence READY FOR THE SHOP β’ View clearly labeled layouts and dimensions β’ Print plans or save them as PDFs β’ Import and export project files β’ Share plans with a link Cutlist includes one free project. A one-time Cutlist Pro purchase unlocks unlimited projects, cloud sync, and shareable plansβno subscription. Always verify dimensions, material, tool settings, and cut sequences before purchasing material or cutting.
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Verdict
Cut List Optimizer and Cutlist are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Cut List Optimizer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Cutlist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Cut List Optimizer | Cutlist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryosuke Igarashi | Brennon Overton |
In-app purchases
Cut List Optimizer
- Boardcut Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
- Boardcut Pro$12.99
Cutlist
- Cutlist Pro β Lifetime$19.99
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