Comparison

Kerfly vs CutSmart

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

Head to head
About

Kerfly

Features
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Kerfly turns your parts list into a ready-to-cut layout — in seconds, on your device. Enter the pieces you need to cut and the sheets or boards you have on hand. Kerfly's built-in solver instantly generates an optimized cutting layout that minimizes waste and maximizes yield from every sheet, panel, or length of stock. Then follow the exact cut sequence, step by step, so you always know what to cut next and where — no guesswork on the shop floor. FEATURES - Unlimited projects and parts - Sheet (2D) and linear (1D) cutting layouts - Custom kerf, grain direction, and edge/panel trims - Guillotine cutting method with rotation control - Multiple materials per project - Step-by-step cut sequence for every layout - Yield, cost, and waste metrics per layout - Export to PDF, CSV, XLSX, and DXF - 100% offline — no account, no internet required - Works on iPhone and iPad Free to start with 5 calculations. Upgrade to Kerfly Pro for unlimited calculations, monthly or annual, with a 3-day free trial on annual plans. Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/f74b6d28-d25b-4bad-9e8b-8e7be31a5a5d Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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 (2440Ɨ1220, 2400Ɨ1200, 8Ɨ4 ft) or any custom size 2. Enter your parts with the rapid entry keypad: width, length, quantity — done 3. Tap Optimize. CutSmart packs everything onto the fewest sheets using a guillotine cut algorithm that respects your saw's kerf WHY CUTSMART • True guillotine layouts every diagram can actually be cut on a table saw or panel saw, edge to edge • Kerf aware the blade thickness is counted between every single part, so your cuts fit in real life, not just on paper • Clear results at a glance: sheets needed, waste percentage, and estimated cut count • Visual cutting diagrams with labeled parts and dimensions, pinch to zoom • Grain control lock rotation on any part to keep the grain direction • mm or inches fractional input like 15 1/2 and 3/4 works exactly as you'd write it • 100% offline. No account, no sign up. Your projects stay on your device • Dark mode that actually looks good under workshop lighting CUTSMART+ UNLOCKS ā—† Unlimited projects and unlimited parts per project ā—† 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 ā—† 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

Kerfly4 screens
CutSmart4 screens

Verdict

The call

Kerfly and CutSmart are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

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

Both are free to download. Kerfly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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
Kerfly versus CutSmart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKerflyCutSmart
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlex SalasAhmet Giray Ucar

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Kerfly

Subscriptions2
  • Kerfly PRO Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Kerfly PRO Annual3 Days trial$24.991 Year
2 purchases

CutSmart

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

Questions

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

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