Comparison

Cut Optimizer vs Cabinetmaker Calc

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

Head to head
About

Cut Optimizer

Features
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Cut Optimizer turns your part list into optimized cutting layouts in seconds — for sheet goods AND linear stock, in one app. Stop wasting plywood, MDF, lumber, pipes, and profiles. Enter your stock, add your parts, and get a visual cutting plan that squeezes the most out of every board and bar. WHY CUT OPTIMIZER • Two optimizers in one: sheet/panel (2D) and linear (1D) cutting • Less waste and lower material cost on every project • Clear, visual layouts you can follow right at the saw • Works 100% offline — your projects never leave your device SHEET & PANEL CUTTING (2D) • Optimize plywood, MDF, melamine, particle board, and more • Kerf (blade thickness) and edge trim taken into account • Per-part rotation control for grain direction • Utilization and waste stats for every sheet LINEAR CUTTING (1D) • Optimize lumber, pipes, profiles, rebar, and extrusions • Perfect for framing, decking, fencing, and metalwork • Uses leftover lengths intelligently to cut waste BUILT FOR REAL WORKSHOPS • Millimeters and fractional inches (1/16″) supported • Reusable stock library for your standard panels and profiles • Multiple projects with archiving • Blueprint-style layout view with zoom SHARE & PRINT • Export professional PDF cutting plans • Labeled parts, page numbers, and a full part list • Hand the plan to your team or take it to the panel saw PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no sign-up, no cloud • All cut data stays on your device • Optional anonymous diagnostics you can switch off anytime Whether you're a professional carpenter, cabinet maker, metal fabricator, or weekend DIY woodworker — Cut Optimizer saves you material, money, and time on every single cut. Download now and get the most out of every sheet and every board.

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Cabinetmaker Calc

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Cabinetmaker Calc is a practical offline tool for cabinetmakers and furniture installers. It helps you plan drawer layouts, calculate drawer component dimensions and prepare drilling positions for furniture fittings. DRAWERS AND BOX SYSTEMS The app supports overlay and inset fronts, different runner lengths, steel and wooden backs, internal drawers, Gola profiles and compatible TIP-ON / PUSH variants. Supported box systems: • Blum TANDEMBOX antaro • Blum MERIVOBOX • Blum LEGRABOX • Hettich AvanTech YOU • Hettich InnoTech Atira • Strong StrongBox • Strong StrongMax 16 • Strong StrongMax 18 • Häfele Matrix S Slim • GTV MODERN BOX PRO • GTV AXIS PRO 16 • GTV AXIS PRO 18 • GTV MODERN BOX SQUARE • GRASS Nova Pro Scala • Level SPACE PRO • Level BOX Drawer calculations include: • dimension and installation-space checks • a clear diagram of the complete cabinet • drilling heights and positions for cabinet runners • drawer-front drilling, including drilling-template mode • dimensions for drawer bottoms, drawer backs and other drawer components • calculations for internal drawers and Gola profiles • installation PDFs for sharing, printing or saving • automatic front-height distribution and calculation of remaining fronts • multiple internal drawers behind one front • runner variants, load capacities and mounting-hole rows according to the selected system • independent upward adjustment of an outer drawer and Gola C dimensions to the centre or lower edge NARROW CABINETS Configure 1–8 drawers behind a shared front and choose which are attached to the front and which are internal. Edit storage heights directly in the side-view diagram, check minimum heights and available space, and allow finger clearance above internal fronts. Automatic layout assigns the required minimum to internal drawers and distributes the remaining space between attached drawers. You can raise the bottom drawer independently. The installation PDF fits on one A4 page and includes larger side-panel diagrams, drilling positions and drawer component dimensions. Save box and narrow-cabinet assemblies under a name and load them again later. The assembly name also appears in the PDF. The app also includes tools for Blum MOVENTO and TANDEM runner systems with wooden drawer sides. LIFT SYSTEMS The calculator helps determine the front weight, suitable lift mechanism, drilling positions, required installation space and ordering summary for: • Blum AVENTOS HK top • Blum AVENTOS HK-S • Blum AVENTOS HK-XS • Blum AVENTOS HF top • Blum AVENTOS HS top • Blum AVENTOS HL top MORE WORKSHOP TOOLS • furniture-handle drilling calculations • even spacing of cabinet-door hinges • cutlery-tray dimensions • shelf layout and shelf-support drilling • squareness checks using diagonal measurements • component dimensions for an individual drawer • a local list of installation jobs and notes • clear technical diagrams and dimensions OFFLINE CALCULATIONS, NO ACCOUNT OR ADVERTISING The app works offline, requires no registration and contains no advertising. Entered dimensions, settings and installation jobs remain stored directly on your device. Values and calculations are continuously checked against manufacturers’ catalogues, installation instructions, planning tools and electronic services. Before production, always verify the entered dimensions and consult the manufacturer’s current technical documentation.

Screenshots

Cut Optimizer4 screens
Cabinetmaker Calc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cut Optimizer at Free against Cabinetmaker Calc's $8.99. Cabinetmaker Calc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Cut Optimizer is free to download; Cabinetmaker Calc costs $8.99 up front. Cut Optimizer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cabinetmaker Calc asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Cut Optimizer versus Cabinetmaker Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCut OptimizerCabinetmaker Calc
PriceFree — better$8.99
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoksel PirnalPetr Hanc

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cut Optimizer

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$4.99
None

Cabinetmaker Calc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cut Optimizer free?
Cut Optimizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cabinetmaker Calc free?
Cabinetmaker Calc costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cut Optimizer or Cabinetmaker Calc have ads?
Neither Cut Optimizer nor Cabinetmaker Calc shows ads.

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