Comparison

KerfMate vs CutSmart

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

Head to head
About

KerfMate

Features
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Cut smarter before the blade touches material. KerfMate turns rectangular part lists into clear, low-waste cutting plans for sheet goods and linear stock. Plan plywood, MDF, panels, lumber, rails and profiles on iPhone or iPadβ€”without an account, ads or tracking. PLAN SHEETS AND LENGTHS β€’ Add parts, quantities and available stock β€’ Optimize 2D sheets and 1D linear material β€’ Respect blade kerf, edge trim, rotation locks and grain direction β€’ See every placement in a visual plan β€’ Inspect reference cut-edge coordinates for each placement β€’ Identify parts that do not fit instead of hiding them KNOW THE MATERIAL IMPACT β€’ See material-use percentage, stock count and estimated cost β€’ Compare the plan with a simple one-part-per-stock baseline β€’ Save useful offcuts in a local inventory β€’ Work in metric or imperial measurements, including fractions BUILT FOR THE WORKSHOP β€’ Duplicate projects to compare variants β€’ Import parts from CSV β€’ Export PDF plans, CSV lists, SVG layouts and JSON backups β€’ Plan on iPhone and iPad with layouts tailored to each device β€’ Choose English, German, Spanish, French, Italian or Brazilian Portuguese PRIVATE BY DESIGN KerfMate stores projects on your device. There is no account, backend, analytics, advertising or third-party tracking. Exports leave the app only when you choose a destination in Apple’s share sheet. FREE & PRO Free includes one project with up to 15 parts. KerfMate Pro unlocks unlimited projects and parts, offcut inventory, CSV import, variants and professional exports. Choose monthly, yearly with a 7-day trial for eligible new subscribers, or lifetime. Apple’s purchase screen shows the authoritative local price and trial eligibility. KerfMate creates practical low-waste layouts; it does not claim a mathematically optimal solution or prescribe a safe cutting order. Reference edges are coordinates, not machine instructions. Always choose a safe sequence and verify dimensions and machine setup before cutting. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://viralcrew.de/apps/kerfmate/privacy

About

CutSmart

Features
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Stop wasting sheets. CutSmart turns your part list into optimized cutting diagrams in seconds fewer sheets, less waste, faster work in the shop. Made for woodworkers, cabinet makers, and DIY builders working with plywood, MDF, and other sheet materials. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick your sheet size standard presets (2440Γ—1220, 2400Γ—1200, 8Γ—4 ft) or any custom size 2. Enter your parts with the rapid entry keypad: width, length, quantity β€” done 3. Tap Optimize. CutSmart packs everything onto the fewest sheets using a guillotine cut algorithm that respects your saw's kerf WHY CUTSMART β€’ True guillotine layouts every diagram can actually be cut on a table saw or panel saw, edge to edge β€’ Kerf aware the blade thickness is counted between every single part, so your cuts fit in real life, not just on paper β€’ Clear results at a glance: sheets needed, waste percentage, and estimated cut count β€’ Visual cutting diagrams with labeled parts and dimensions, pinch to zoom β€’ Grain control lock rotation on any part to keep the grain direction β€’ mm or inches fractional input like 15 1/2 and 3/4 works exactly as you'd write it β€’ 100% offline. No account, no sign up. Your projects stay on your device β€’ Dark mode that actually looks good under workshop lighting CUTSMART+ UNLOCKS β—† Unlimited projects and unlimited parts per project β—† Cut Mode a full screen, high contrast checklist for the workshop: the next cut is highlighted with oversized dimensions, tap parts to mark them done, your progress is saved, and the screen stays awake while you work β—† PDF export & sharing one page per sheet diagram plus a complete parts list with your project summary. Print it, send it to a client, or take it to the panel saw Measure twice, cut once and let CutSmart figure out where. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XzZ8W683iKwtdxAs6dJNfUateevTXKeaORPUijpmY3s/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UHxvyaRvHplOEL8RTDG_UcwYuAKLIRIXKu73rKTahc4/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

KerfMate4 screens
CutSmart4 screens

Verdict

The call

KerfMate and CutSmart 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. KerfMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and CutSmart sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
KerfMate versus CutSmart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKerfMateCutSmart
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJasko HodzicAhmet Giray Ucar

In-app purchases

3 purchases

KerfMate

Subscriptions2
  • KerfMate Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • KerfMate Pro Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • KerfMate Pro Lifetime$29.99
2 purchases

CutSmart

Subscriptions2
  • CutSmart+ Weekly$2.997 Days
  • CutSmart+ Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is KerfMate free?
KerfMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CutSmart free?
CutSmart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KerfMate or CutSmart have ads?
Neither KerfMate nor CutSmart shows ads.

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