# Handwoven vs Antique Trader

The clearest difference is monetization model: Antique Trader at free with in-app purchases against Handwoven's subscription. Handwoven's advantage is ratings volume (302 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Handwoven sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Antique Trader sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Handwoven against 5.0 for Antique Trader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Handwoven has 302 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Handwoven ships an update every 5 months, Antique Trader every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handwoven | Antique Trader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwoven/id1480296464/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antique-trader/id6449216956/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **302** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 83 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Long Thread Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480296463) | [Active Interest Media, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/419605844) |

## What reviewers say

### Handwoven

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwoven/id1480296464)

Explore the world of handweaving with a digital magazine. Each issue offers projects, instructions, and inspiration to enhance your skills and design creativity. Stay updated with the latest trends and techniques in the handweaving community.

**Highlights:** Handweaving projects, Technical skill instruction, Design confidence building, Inspiration for weavers, Digital magazine format, Subscription access to current and future issues

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| One Year Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| March-April 2019 | $7.99 | one-time |
| November-December 2019 | $7.99 | one-time |
| January-February 2020 | $7.99 | one-time |
| March/April 2020 | $7.99 | one-time |
| September/October 2020 | $7.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2021 | $7.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2022 | $7.99 | one-time |
| September/October 2022 | $7.99 | one-time |
| November-December 2015 | $7.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2020 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Winter 2026 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Spring 2025 | $7.99 | one-time |
| May-June 2014 | $7.99 | one-time |
| March-April 2017 | $7.99 | one-time |
| November/December 2022 | $7.99 | one-time |
| March-April 2016 | $7.99 | one-time |
| November-December 2017 | $7.99 | one-time |
| March/April 2023 | $7.99 | one-time |
| January/February 2021 | $7.99 | one-time |
| September-October 2017 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Spring 2024 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Spring 2026 | $7.99 | one-time |
| January-February 2016 | $7.99 | one-time |
| November/December 2020 | $7.99 | one-time |
| May-June 2015 | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Access to back issues
- 👍 Great magazine content
- 👍 Useful for learning weaving
- 👍 Good for finding patterns
- 👍 Digital subscription is joyful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bookmarks losing photos
- 🐛 Bookmarks disappearing
- 🐛 Search function not sophisticated
- 🐛 Search doesn't find designer/yarn/loom
- 🐛 Bookmarking is pointless without photos

**Reported bugs**

- App won't open
- Bookmarks have no photos
- Bookmarks have disappeared
- Search function is useless/doesn't work
- No access since last update (requires subscription)

**Requested features**

- Improve search sophistication (designer, yarn, loom)
- Fix bookmark photos
- Allow printing of patterns


### Antique Trader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antique-trader/id6449216956)

Discover online auctions, buy or sell antiques, and get expert advice on collectibles. Access current pricing, show information, and hard-to-find items in digital editions.

**Highlights:** Find online auction sites and houses, Buy, sell, or trade antiques and collectibles, Expert advice on furniture and jewelry, Current pricing and show information, Access digital editions, Automatic new issue downloads

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| September 2024 | $2.99 | one-time |
| December 1, 2023 | $2.99 | one-time |
| February 2024 | $2.99 | one-time |
| September 2026 | $2.99 | one-time |
| July 2026 | $2.99 | one-time |
| April 2026 | $2.99 | one-time |
| May 2026 | $2.99 | one-time |
| January 2027 | $2.99 | one-time |
| December 2026 | $2.99 | one-time |
| October 2026 | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handwoven free?

Handwoven is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Antique Trader free?

Antique Trader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Handwoven or Antique Trader?

Antique Trader is rated higher. Handwoven averages 4.9 out of 5 from 302 ratings, while Antique Trader averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Handwoven or Antique Trader have ads?

Neither Handwoven nor Antique Trader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Handwoven or Antique Trader?

Handwoven ships an update every 5 months, and Antique Trader every 4 months. Most recently, Handwoven was updated on October 29, 2026 and Antique Trader on October 6, 2026.

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