Comparison

The Cutting System vs Paul Mitchell

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

Paul Mitchell

This app provides a mobile platform for aspiring beauty professionals to stay updated on school programs, policies, and announcements. It offers an integrated experience for students, graduates, and alumni to manage their records and explore career opportunities in the beauty industry.

Highlights
  • School program updates
  • Policy information
  • Announcements
  • Student records
  • Alumni network access
  • Career development resources
Features
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Every Paul Mitchell beauty school is designed to teach you the skills you'll need, inspire you to explore your passion and creativity, and help you learn the business that will make your career in the beauty industry fun and rewarding. Everyone on staff at each beauty school is committed to helping you every step of the way, no matter where your dreams may take you. Paul Mitchell-trained hair designers work in virtually every corner of the world, and every beauty professional knows the Paul Mitchell name. Prospective employers recognize Paul Mitchell Schools commitment to quality, as well as our reputation for innovation and excellence. Paul Mitchell Schools 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
Paul Mitchell3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Cutting System at 4.4 against Paul Mitchell's 1.4. The Cutting System also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 0%). Paul Mitchell's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (95 vs 7). 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

The Cutting System holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paul Mitchell has 95 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of The Cutting System's written reviews are positive against 0% of Paul Mitchell's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Cutting System ships an update every 4 months, Paul Mitchell monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The Cutting System versus Paul Mitchell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Cutting SystemPaul Mitchell
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings) — better1.4 (95 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings795 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.18.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.0 GB56 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%

Paul Mitchell

All ratings95 ratings
Positive9.5%
Neutral1.1%
Negative89.5%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative96.0%

In-app purchases

None

The Cutting System

No in-app purchases

None

Paul Mitchell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Cutting System free?
The Cutting System is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paul Mitchell free?
Paul Mitchell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Cutting System or Paul Mitchell?
The Cutting System is rated higher. The Cutting System averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Paul Mitchell averages 1.4 from 95 ratings.
Do The Cutting System or Paul Mitchell have ads?
Neither The Cutting System nor Paul Mitchell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Cutting System or Paul Mitchell?
The Cutting System ships an update every 4 months, and Paul Mitchell monthly. Most recently, The Cutting System was updated on October 23, 2026 and Paul Mitchell on October 24, 2026.

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