AcuSetter vs SBM Visualizer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AcuSetter
Adjust embroidery designs on your iPad before stitching. Preview designs on fabric, account for shifts, and send them to your sewing machine wirelessly. Compatible with specific sewing machine models.
- Wireless design adjustment
- Fabric condition preview
- Hoop calibration
- Design transfer to sewing machine
- Theme customization
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The AcuSetter app allows you to adjust the position of designs using your iPad and Wireless LAN before embroidering. Even if the fabric shifts a little when it is inserted in the hoop, reinserting it isn't necessary. By taking a photo of the embroidery hoop with the fabric inserted in it, the design can be easily arranged while checking various fabric conditions (shifting of the fabric's position, fabric patterns, embroidery already sewn, cross lines etc.). AcuSetter is compatible with the following sewing machine models: Please check the following web page : https://www7.janome.co.jp/global/softupdate/acusetter/ Link with Sewing Machine ・After receiving embroidery designs from the sewing machine's Ready to Sew mode, you can arrange the position of the designs. ・By sending the arranged embroidery designs to the sewing machine , you can embroider wherever you want. Hoop calibration Calibrate the app to match your machine in particular hoops. Set the combination of sewing machine, hoop, carriage, and tablet. Compatible embroidery hoops Please check the following web page : https://www7.janome.co.jp/global/softupdate/acusetter/ Other features By changing themes, you can switch to a screen display of your choice. Conditions ・The iPad is connected to Wireless LAN ・The sewing machine is connected to the same wireless LAN access point as the iPad *For iOS 14 or above, please allow the app access to find and connect to devices on your local network.
SBM Visualizer
Visualize window coverings in your home using augmented reality. Explore fabrics, customize shades and curtains, and save your designs. Order samples and get quotes directly through the app.
- Augmented reality window covering visualization
- Customizable fabric and hardware options
- Save designs as images and videos
- Fabric browser for collections
- Order samples and get quotes
- Recent selections for quick access
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Shades by Matiss Visualizer is an Augmented Reality (AR) design app that helps you find the right coverings and fabrics for your windows. The app offers customizable product, fabric and hardware options. You can add multiple window coverings to a room - shades and/or curtains and save your designs as images and videos. Key Features: - Visualizer guides you through 5 easy AR calibration steps to adjust your coverings for a perfect fit before customizing them. - Fabric Browser menu offers browsing through all available fabric collections without the AR features. - The Gallery allows you to review and favourite your images and videos. - Fill out the Form to order samples and get a quote. One of our local dealers will contact you shortly. - After Calibration - use the Recent Selections feature to select a previously selected product and fabric. App Promo Video: https://youtu.be/EB6ynVwu4Fo Useful Tips: 1) Close other apps before using Visualizer to improve performance; 2) Calibration works by scanning your floor and other surfaces. Make sure they are clear of any obstacles. You may scan multiple surfaces for better AR calibration. Avoid scanning glass surfaces; 3) Make sure there is a sufficient level of light in the room for AR surface calibration to be successful; 4) The more you use the app, the more familiar you with get with adjusting AR coverings; 5) Please watch the promo video; 6) If a glitch were to occur during use, please press reset and redo the calibration process. 7) Make sure to take photos and record videos during your design process. No AR artefacts are saved after closing the app, except for Recent Selections feature and Images and Videos in the Gallery. This app is compatible with Apple devices that support ARKit https://developers.google.com/ar/discover/supported-devices Shades By Matiss team hopes to make your window treatment design selection process as smooth as possible to help you make the right choice. Our technical team strives to improve the app performance. With any technical inquiries, please email info@shadesbymatiss.com/ Privacy Policy can be found at https://sbm-visualizer.flycricket.io/privacy.html Terms of Service can be found at https://sbm-visualizer.flycricket.io/terms.html Shades By Matiss operates and manufactures all products in the USA. CONNECT WITH US www.shadesbymatiss.com https://www.instagram.com/shadesbymatissusa © 2021 Shades By Matiss. All Rights Reserved
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AcuSetter at 75% against SBM Visualizer's 0%. AcuSetter also leads on rating (3.0 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). SBM Visualizer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AcuSetter holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of AcuSetter's written reviews are positive against 0% of SBM Visualizer's.
AcuSetter ships an update every 16 months, SBM Visualizer every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AcuSetter | SBM Visualizer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months — better | Every 19 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 127 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JANOME Corporation | Matiss Inc |
Customer experience
AcuSetter
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In-app purchases
AcuSetter
No in-app purchases
SBM Visualizer
No in-app purchases









