Comparison

CRAFTING vs AmiAshi

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

Head to head
About

CRAFTING

Learn to create handmade items with online video lessons and purchase materials directly through the app. Get support from instructors and track your progress. Start your creative journey at home.

Highlights
  • Video lessons for handmade crafts
  • Purchase materials within the app
  • Ask instructors questions
  • Track learning progress
  • Submit work for review (select courses)
Features
Read full description

CRAFTINGは、あなたの作りたいをサポートするハンドメイドレッスンのオンラインサービスです。Appで動画を見ながら、ご自宅でゆっくり手づくりを楽しんで頂けます。全8ジャンル100講座以上をラインナップ。今後も毎月新しい講座が続々と開講予定です! 【CRAFTINGの特徴】 -レッスン動画と一緒に材料も購入できる -スマホやタブレットでレッスン動画をいつでも視聴が可能 -担当講師やプロのスタッフに質問ができる -どこまで学習したか進捗管理がシンプル -担当講師へ課題作品の写真を送り添削を受ける事ができる(対象講座のみ) あなたの「学びたい」、「作ってみたい」を分かりやすい動画、丁寧な質問対応や添削でサポートします! 手づくりをしてみると、少しだけ豊かな気持ちになったり、お友だちに自慢したくてウキウキした気持ちになりますよね。 ちょっとだけ手づくりのある生活、あなたも始めてみませんか?

About

AmiAshi

Features
Read full description

"Wait, what row was I on?" "Where in the pattern am I supposed to be knitting?" Ami-Ashi is a knitting assistant app for both needle knitting and crochet that clears up all that confusion. ■ Features Import and display knitting pattern photos and PDFs in-app Place markers manually on your pattern Increase or decrease your row count with a button Auto-tracking row marker moves with your row count automatically (needle knitting only) Say "Ami-Ashi, next row" to Siri to advance one row Ask Siri "What row am I on in Ami-Ashi?" to check your current row Siri works even while playing videos or music (background support) Jump directly to a project from Spotlight search on your home screen View photos of the developer's cat! ■ Perfect for you if… Counting rows while knitting is a hassle You want an easy way to track where you are on your pattern You like to enjoy videos or music while you knit You want a more comfortable knitting experience ■ FAQ Q: How do I use Siri? A: Say "Ami-Ashi, next row" to advance one row. Ask "Ami-Ashi, what row am I on?" to hear your current row count.

Screenshots

CRAFTING4 screens
AmiAshi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CRAFTING at none against AmiAshi's 4. CRAFTING also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). AmiAshi's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price and device support 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. AmiAshi sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. CRAFTING asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CRAFTING ships an update fortnightly, AmiAshi every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
CRAFTING versus AmiAshi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCRAFTINGAmiAshi
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB16 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNIHON VOGUE CO.,LTD.YOKO OKA

In-app purchases

None

CRAFTING

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

AmiAshi

One-time4
  • Cat Treat Support$0.49
  • Unlimited Projects$1.99
  • Big Cat Treat Support$1.99
Show 1 more
  • Mega Cat Treat Support$2.99

Questions

Is CRAFTING free?
CRAFTING is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AmiAshi free?
AmiAshi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CRAFTING or AmiAshi have ads?
AmiAshi shows ads; CRAFTING does not.
Which is updated more often, CRAFTING or AmiAshi?
CRAFTING ships an update fortnightly, and AmiAshi every 4 days. Most recently, CRAFTING was updated on October 13, 2026 and AmiAshi on October 8, 2026.

Other comparisons