Comparison

Cut List Optimizer vs Cutlist

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

Head to head
About

Cut List Optimizer

Features
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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 3/8β€³ takes four taps), plus decimal and mm modes β€’ Add stock from standard presets β€” 4Γ—8 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 sheet’s 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/

About

Cutlist

Features
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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 plansβ€”no subscription. Always verify dimensions, material, tool settings, and cut sequences before purchasing material or cutting.

Screenshots

Cut List Optimizer4 screens
Cutlist3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Cut List Optimizer versus Cutlist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCut List OptimizerCutlist
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyosuke IgarashiBrennon Overton

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cut List Optimizer

Subscriptions1
  • Boardcut Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
One-time1
  • Boardcut Pro$12.99
1 purchases

Cutlist

One-time1
  • Cutlist Pro β€” Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Cut List Optimizer free?
Cut List Optimizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cutlist free?
Cutlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cut List Optimizer or Cutlist have ads?
Neither Cut List Optimizer nor Cutlist shows ads.

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