Comparison

The Cutting System vs PMTS Memphis

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

Head to head
About

The Cutting System

This educational tool uses 3D technology and expert demonstrations to teach foundational haircutting techniques for stylists and barbers. It includes detailed diagrams, instructional videos, and a digital workbook to enhance the learning experience.

Highlights
  • 3D cutting diagrams
  • HD instructional videos
  • Digital workbook
  • Headsheet diagram creation
  • English and Spanish subtitles
Features
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Paul Mitchell® and Paul Mitchell Schools present THE CUTTING SYSTEM, a revolutionary learning tool that combines 3D technology and legendary Paul Mitchell artistry ideal for new and seasoned stylists and barbers alike. Filmed in HD from a hairdresser’s perspective, features nine foundation haircutting exercises that demonstrate proper sectioning, elevation, over-direction, finger and cutting angles as well as men’s haircutting using scissor-over- comb and clipper-over- comb techniques.   Each exercise includes cutting-edge 3D diagrams to enhance the learning experience. By mastering the nine foundation haircuts, you can create any other combination cut as demonstrated by Scott Cole, Takashi Kitamura and DJ Muldoon.  Features Include: - Complete instructional activities and take notes directly in the digital The Cutting workbook which is available in English or Spanish. - Watch all videos from The Cutting System on your iPad. - All videos available with English and Spanish subtitles. - Create and share Headsheet Diagrams. This App is for Paul Mitchell The School students and licensed professionals.  Get your email and password from your Paul Mitchell School today.

About

PMTS Memphis

This app offers a comprehensive mobile platform for students, graduates, and alumni of a cosmetology school. It provides access to school programs, policies, announcements, and personal records, enhancing the learning and post-graduation experience.

Highlights
  • Access school programs
  • View policies
  • Receive announcements
  • Manage records
  • Next-generation mobile experience
Features
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Paul Mitchell The School Memphis uses FAME Mobility Solution to provide future professionals, graduates and alumni a fully integrated way to stay up to the minute on school programs, policies, announcements and records. This provides a “next generation” experience right from their mobile device.

Screenshots

The Cutting System4 screens
PMTS Memphis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PMTS Memphis at 5.0 against The Cutting System's 4.4. PMTS Memphis also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). The Cutting System's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 16.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PMTS Memphis holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Cutting System ships an update every 4 months, PMTS Memphis weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Cutting System versus PMTS Memphis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Cutting SystemPMTS Memphis
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.1 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size1.0 GB145 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRobinsageKlass Apps Inc.

Customer experience

The Cutting System

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

PMTS Memphis

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

The Cutting System

No in-app purchases

None

PMTS Memphis

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Cutting System free?
The Cutting System is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PMTS Memphis free?
PMTS Memphis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Cutting System or PMTS Memphis?
PMTS Memphis is rated higher. The Cutting System averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while PMTS Memphis averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do The Cutting System or PMTS Memphis have ads?
Neither The Cutting System nor PMTS Memphis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Cutting System or PMTS Memphis?
The Cutting System ships an update every 4 months, and PMTS Memphis weekly. Most recently, The Cutting System was updated on October 23, 2026 and PMTS Memphis on October 26, 2026.

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