The Cutting System vs Paul Mitchell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 3D cutting diagrams
- HD instructional videos
- Digital workbook
- Headsheet diagram creation
- English and Spanish subtitles
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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.
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.
- School program updates
- Policy information
- Announcements
- Student records
- Alumni network access
- Career development resources
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | The Cutting System | Paul Mitchell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better | 1.4 (95 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 95 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.0 GB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Robinsage | Klass Apps Inc. |
Customer experience
The Cutting System
Paul Mitchell
In-app purchases
The Cutting System
No in-app purchases
Paul Mitchell
No in-app purchases
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