CutList Optimizer

Extremely useful. Seems to be fully functional without paying. Simply enter all desired dimensions of pieces to be cut, and materials available. Enabling parts naming defaults to people names, which is both funny and easily edited. Hit "go" and scroll down to watch it try different configurations. That's the fun part. I save the file as a pdf and save to Dropbox, where they're easily printed when ready to cut.

Great app! It does exactly what you expect. spend 10 minutes looking it over, doing through settings and you'll be up and running. No problems using this. I use it on my phone and can create a pdf, email it to the office and 5 mins later I have an optimized cutlist. Let the optimizing function run its course, on my Samsung S8 it takes a few minutes. While at time of this writing it is fully functional for free, I was so happy after 3 uses I gladly paid the upgrade. Best $8.99 I have spent.

This app is incredible! I was staring at some $80-250 Windows applications that didn't seem to do much more than this one does for free! I would definitely throw some money the developer's way. The one feature I'd like to see is the ability to prioritize cross-cuts versus rips, if that makes sense (doesn't really apply to plywood but you know what I mean). I have a 48" clamp/edge guide that I use with my circular saw to break down the boards. Most of my optimizations seem to end up preferring cuts down the long way instead of across. I ended up using the results but modifying them in my head a bit :) I would also love to see an iOS app. I'm using this on my shop Android tablet. Still, this software is incredible. I can't wait to use it again!