Comparison

The Cutting System vs KlassApp PMTS

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

KlassApp PMTS

This interactive mobile application provides students with access to personal records, community updates, news, calendar reminders, and job postings. It serves as a central hub for essential student resources and information.

Highlights
  • Personal record access
  • Community updates
  • News feed
  • Calendar reminders
  • Job postings
Features
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Designed for KlassApp PMTS students, this interactive mobile app allows students to stay up to date with their personal records and the KlassApp PMTS community. News updates, calendar reminders, job postings, and other resources will be at your fingertips. The Student App is powered by Klass App; in partnership with FAME Student Information Systems. You must be a KlassApp PMTS student to access this app.

Screenshots

The Cutting System4 screens
KlassApp PMTS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Cutting System at 4.4 against KlassApp PMTS's 1.6. The Cutting System also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 8 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

The Cutting System holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of The Cutting System's written reviews are positive against 0% of KlassApp PMTS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Cutting System ships an update every 4 months, KlassApp PMTS every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Cutting System versus KlassApp PMTS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Cutting SystemKlassApp PMTS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings) — better1.6 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings720 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.0 GB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
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%

KlassApp PMTS

All ratings20 ratings
Positive15.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

The Cutting System

No in-app purchases

None

KlassApp PMTS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Cutting System free?
The Cutting System is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KlassApp PMTS free?
KlassApp PMTS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Cutting System or KlassApp PMTS?
The Cutting System is rated higher. The Cutting System averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while KlassApp PMTS averages 1.6 from 20 ratings.
Do The Cutting System or KlassApp PMTS have ads?
Neither The Cutting System nor KlassApp PMTS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Cutting System or KlassApp PMTS?
The Cutting System ships an update every 4 months, and KlassApp PMTS every 8 months. Most recently, The Cutting System was updated on October 12, 2026 and KlassApp PMTS on October 2, 2026.

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