QuiltCon vs Craftsy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QuiltCon
This app allows attendees to take notes and draw directly on presentation slides. It also facilitates sharing information with colleagues and other attendees through in-app messaging, tweeting, and emailing.
- Note-taking on presentation slides
- Drawing directly on slides
- Note-taking in posters and exhibitors modules
- In-app messaging
- Sharing information via tweeting and emailing
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****FOR ATTENDEES ONLY**** Users can take notes adjacent available presentation slides and draw directly on slides inside the app. Note-taking is also available in the posters and exhibitors modules. Additionally, users can share information with attendees and colleagues with in app messaging, tweeting and emailing.
Craftsy
Connect with fellow creators and learn new skills through expert-led video courses. Explore a wide range of crafts from quilting and knitting to baking and cooking. Get step-by-step guidance and downloadable resources to bring your creative ideas to life.
- Expert-led video instruction
- Step-by-step guidance
- Downloadable patterns and recipes
- Community of like-minded makers
- Courses for all skill levels
- Wide range of craft categories
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Craftsy is the place for creative connection with other like-minded makers. Making isn't what you do, it's part of who you are. At Craftsy, we understand that handmade means more. We are home to a collective group of curious, driven doers who believe in the power of creating. From our expert instructors to our passionate employees - we’re here to answer your questions, share inside tips and ensure all of our members thrive in our community. Whether you are just getting started with a craft, or looking to advance your skills, our world class instruction is here to help. With instruction on quilting, sewing, knitting, crotchet, baking, cooking, cake decorating, and more, Craftsy instructors guide and encourage you, empowering you to take your ideas from thought to action. With step-by-step video instruction, along with downloadable patterns and recipes, Craftsy is the place for creative connection with other like-minded makers. Whether you are looking for a new project, a specific technique, an advanced challenge or a "hey I'm just getting started" class, you'll find the instruction you need to turn ideas into projects you can be proud of. Welcome to Craftsy! http://www.tnmpolicies.com/terms/ http://www.tnmpolicies.com/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QuiltCon at 4.3 against Craftsy's 1.9. QuiltCon also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (22% vs 11%). Craftsy's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. Craftsy sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. QuiltCon asks for nothing beyond the download.
QuiltCon holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 118 and 283 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of QuiltCon's written reviews are positive against 11% of Craftsy's.
QuiltCon ships an update every 10 months, Craftsy every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | QuiltCon | Craftsy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (118 ratings) — better | 1.9 (283 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews — better | 10.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 118 | 283 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Modern Quilt Guild, Inc | TN Marketing |
Customer experience
QuiltCon
Craftsy
Bugs and requests
QuiltCon
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Craftsy
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes frequently
- Login issues and unable to access account
- Downloaded content disappears
- Search and navigation is broken
- Incompatible with some devices
Requested features
5 requests- Allow downloading of class materials
- Improve search and organization of classes
- Add ability to save progress in classes
- Integrate app and website functionality
- Provide better customer support
In-app purchases
QuiltCon
No in-app purchases
Craftsy
- Premium Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$7.991 Month
- Premium Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$8.991 Month
- Premium Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$10.001 Month
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- Premium Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$11.001 Month
- Premium Yearly$97.001 Year
- Premium Yearly2 variants$112.991 Year
- Premium Yearly$122.991 Year
- TVOD Tier40 - 75% Off$9.99
- TVOD Tier40 - 50% Off$19.99
Questions
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