Comparison

AcuSetter vs Quilter's App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Quilter's App

Features
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See your quilt come together before you cut your fabric. Quilter’s App helps you explore block designs, try fabric combinations, and arrange a quilt that reflects your style. Use photos of your own fabrics to preview how they work together, then adjust the blocks, sashing, and borders. BUY ONCE. CREATE ACROSS YOUR APPLE DEVICES. One purchase lets you use Quilter’s App on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac—including Mac desktops and laptops. Your saved quilts and imported fabrics sync through iCloud, so you can start a quilt on one device and continue on another. Use the same Apple Account for your purchase and iCloud syncing. DESIGN YOUR QUILT
• Browse and search the block catalog.
• Arrange blocks in straight or on-point layouts.
• Mix block designs, replace blocks, and flip their orientation.
• Add sashing, cornerstones, and solid or pieced borders.
• Undo and redo changes as you experiment. USE YOUR OWN FABRICS
• Import fabric photos from Photos or image files.
• Assign fabrics to individual patches or groups of patches.
• Keep your fabrics available for future quilt projects. PLAN YOUR CUTTING
• View cutting instructions for supported blocks in multiple finished sizes.
• Follow labeled diagrams showing the completed block and its separate pieces.
• Print cutting instructions on Letter or A4 paper in portrait or landscape. CONTINUE ACROSS DEVICES
Saved quilts and imported fabrics sync through iCloud between your iPhone, iPad, and Mac when you use the same iCloud account. The Mac workspace includes dedicated quilt controls, menus, keyboard shortcuts, and mouse support. Zoom in to inspect your design, then share a quilt image through Mail, Messages, or AirDrop. Explore a new idea, compare fabric choices, and plan your next quilt with Quilter’s App.

Screenshots

Quilter's App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AcuSetter at Free against Quilter's App's $8.99. AcuSetter also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.3). Quilter's App's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 16 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On 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

AcuSetter is free to download; Quilter's App costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AcuSetter ships an update every 16 months, Quilter's App every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AcuSetter versus Quilter's App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcuSetterQuilter's App
PriceFree — better$8.99
Rating3.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.3
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJANOME CorporationMarDan GeoSpatial

In-app purchases

None

AcuSetter

No in-app purchases

None

Quilter's App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AcuSetter free?
AcuSetter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quilter's App free?
Quilter's App costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do AcuSetter or Quilter's App have ads?
Neither AcuSetter nor Quilter's App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AcuSetter or Quilter's App?
AcuSetter ships an update every 16 months, and Quilter's App every 5 days. Most recently, AcuSetter was updated on October 24, 2026 and Quilter's App on October 28, 2026.

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