Comparison

Sawgrid vs ScrapCut

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

Head to head
About

Sawgrid

Optimize material usage for cutting projects like plywood, metal, or acrylic. Input your panel dimensions and part list to generate efficient layouts, minimizing waste and maximizing yield. Supports various units and cutting strategies.

Highlights
  • 2D panel nesting with through cuts
  • 1D length cutting for profiles
  • Multiple optimization strategies
  • Accurate edge trim calculation
  • Part placement with reasons
  • Support for millimeters, centimeters, and inches
  • Offcut stock utilization
Features
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Stop guessing how to break down a sheet. Enter your panel sizes and your part list, and Sawgrid works out the layout that gets the most out of every board. Built for cabinetmakers, joiners, furniture makers, metal fabricators, laser and CNC shops, and anyone who buys material by the full sheet. Every cut Sawgrid produces runs edge to edge across the panel, which is exactly what a table saw or a panel saw can actually execute. WHAT SAWGRID DOES - 2D panel nesting built only from through cuts your saw can follow - 1D length cutting for trim, tube, bar and profile, in the same project - Runs all 108 optimisation strategies and keeps the best result - Edge trim on the outside edges counted exactly, never estimated - Every requested part is either placed or reported with a reason. Nothing is dropped in silence - Millimetres, centimetres and inches, including fractions like 2' 6 3/4 SAWGRID PRO - Multi page PDF with the cut map, part list, cut sequence and labels, plus the cut list as CSV - Your own saw kerf, instead of the fixed 3 mm every free plan is solved with - Grain direction per part: free to rotate, forced lengthwise or forced crosswise - Several materials and thicknesses in one project, one run, separate plans per material - More than one saved project, side by side - Saw table mode: the next cut shown large, the screen stays awake, tick each cut off - Offcut stock that gets used up before you open a fresh sheet - Thorough optimisation: a second pass that often saves another panel on a big job Pro is available as a subscription or as a one time purchase. Calculating layouts is free, for as many parts and panels as a real job has, and a free plan is the whole plan: the cut map, the utilisation and the area balance. Free works on one project at a time, with one material in it, and a fixed 3 mm saw kerf that the result screen states every time. Everything is computed on your device. There is no account and no project leaves the phone. Only the advertising in the free version needs a connection, and Pro carries none. Sawgrid works in a basement workshop with no signal. Terms of Use: https://sawgrid.vercel.app/terms.html

About

ScrapCut

Features
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**Optimize every cut. Save material. Waste less.** ScrapCut is a cut list optimizer and woodworking planner that helps you create efficient cutting layouts for plywood, MDF, boards, and sheet materials. Whether you're a carpenter, cabinet maker, woodworker, or DIY enthusiast, ScrapCut helps you plan your cuts, reduce material waste, and reuse leftover pieces. **SMART CUT LIST OPTIMIZATION** - Create optimized cutting layouts for your projects. - Plan cuts with blade kerf, trim margins, grain direction, and rotation settings. - View cutting diagrams and step-by-step instructions. - Track used material, remaining material, and waste. **REUSE YOUR WOOD SCRAPS** - Save leftover boards and offcuts in your inventory. - Reuse existing material in future projects. - Organize materials and saved cutting plans. **WORKSHOP-READY CUT PLANS** - Export cutting plans to PDF. - View dimensions and cutting instructions. - Save, duplicate, and share your projects. - Work with inches, centimeters, and millimeters. **SMART CUT ASSISTANT** Get AI-assisted suggestions for using your existing materials. ScrapCut verifies cutting geometry locally and provides practical explanations of your plans. **MORE TOOLS** - AR-assisted material measurement. - Visual cutting layouts. - Saved plans and project history. - Support for common woodworking materials. From furniture and cabinets to shelves and DIY projects, ScrapCut helps you make better use of every sheet. **Cut smarter. Reuse more. Waste less.** Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sawgrid4 screens
ScrapCut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sawgrid at weekly against ScrapCut's monthly. 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. Sawgrid sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and ScrapCut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sawgrid ships an update weekly, ScrapCut monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sawgrid versus ScrapCut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSawgridScrapCut
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLevin David Schwabayoub bouya

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sawgrid

Subscriptions2
  • Sawgrid Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Sawgrid Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Sawgrid Pro Lifetime$29.99
1 purchases

ScrapCut

One-time1
  • ScrapCut Premium$8.99

Questions

Is Sawgrid free?
Sawgrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScrapCut free?
ScrapCut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sawgrid or ScrapCut have ads?
Both Sawgrid and ScrapCut show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sawgrid or ScrapCut?
Sawgrid ships an update weekly, and ScrapCut monthly. Most recently, Sawgrid was updated on October 9, 2026 and ScrapCut on October 13, 2026.

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