Comparison

WorkshopCut vs Woodworking Cut

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

Head to head
About

WorkshopCut

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Waste less material on every build. WorkshopCut turns your cut list into an efficient sheet layout and a step-by-step cutting sequence, accounting for kerf, edge trim and grain. Your first project is free. Premium unlocks unlimited projects and parts, PDF export, Workshop Mode, CSV import/export, remnant inventory, multiple materials per project and cutting service pricing. New subscribers get a 7-day free trial on the yearly plan. 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 • Plan several materials and thicknesses in one project • Estimate panel-shop cutting charges per cut, metre or sheet 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 sync privately across your devices with iCloud 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/

About

Woodworking Cut

Features
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Turn project dimensions into a deterministic board-by-board cut plan. Account for blade kerf and end trim, reuse saved offcuts first, and keep every project private and offline.

Screenshots

WorkshopCut4 screens
Woodworking Cut3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Woodworking Cut at every 4 days against WorkshopCut's every 6 weeks. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WorkshopCut sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Woodworking Cut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WorkshopCut ships an update every 6 weeks, Woodworking Cut every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
WorkshopCut versus Woodworking Cut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkshopCutWoodworking Cut
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBruno PetkovicF4 Software LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

WorkshopCut

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$89.99
1 purchases

Woodworking Cut

One-time1
  • Cut List Pro$12.99

Questions

Is WorkshopCut free?
WorkshopCut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Woodworking Cut free?
Woodworking Cut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WorkshopCut or Woodworking Cut have ads?
Neither WorkshopCut nor Woodworking Cut shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WorkshopCut or Woodworking Cut?
WorkshopCut ships an update every 6 weeks, and Woodworking Cut every 4 days. Most recently, WorkshopCut was updated on October 24, 2026 and Woodworking Cut on October 24, 2026.

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