Comparison

Designs for Crafting vs Cutting Studio

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

Head to head
About

Designs for Crafting

This app provides a comprehensive crafting experience for beginners and experienced makers. It offers over 50 step-by-step projects with downloadable cut files and detailed instructions for various occasions. Users can also access a vast library of fonts and cut files to create their own custom designs.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step craft projects
  • Downloadable cut files
  • Extensive font library
  • Large collection of cut files
  • Custom design creation
  • Regular content updates
Features
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New to Crafting? No worries, this app gives you everything (and we mean everything) you need to go from 0 to hero! We have over 50 projects with step by step guides, with crafts for every occasion. Valentines Day, Christmas, Birthdays, you name it! Every project has cut files you can easily download and import into your favorite software. We also include photos of the craft, as well as detailed instructions on how to make it. If you want to create your own crafts, not a problem. We have over 300 fonts & 500 cut files! Easily send them to your phone or computer to use them in whatever software you'd like. Consistently, we update the app with new cut files, projects, and more. Subscription Information If you choose to purchase you will begin a free 3 day trial followed by a parent that will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for the renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the free trial current period. Auto-Renewal may be turned off anytime by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. Current Go Premium pricing is $29.99 USD /Year. Prices are in U.S. dollars, may vary in countries other than the U.S. and are subject tp change without notice. You can find a link to the terms of use and privacy policy below. Privacy Policy - https://www.hardlinesoftware.com/privacypolicy Terms of Use - https://www.hardlinesoftware.com/termsofuse

About

Cutting Studio

Create custom projects with a cutting machine using a vast library of designs, fonts, and an intuitive editor. Offers step-by-step instructions for various occasions and allows you to import or create your own cut files. New content is added weekly to inspire your crafting.

Highlights
  • Over 100 step-by-step projects
  • 500+ design files
  • 1000+ fonts
  • Handy editor for custom designs
  • Importable cut files
  • Weekly new content updates
Features
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Do you want to create cool projects with a Cutting Machine? We provide everything you need! We have over 100 cool projects available with step by step instructions. For Birthday, Easter, Christmas, Wedding this is just a small part of what you will get Each project has a cut file that you can easily import into your favorite program or use our handy editor You can also choose from 500 cool files and over 1000 fonts and create your own design right inside the app In addition, you can draw the design yourself using our editor and transfer it to your favorite cutting program. Every week we add new trending projects, fonts and designs so that you can create only what you will be proud of *Disclaimer: Designs for Plotter is not affiliated with Cricut in any way. Cricut, Cricut Design Space, Cricut Joy, Cricut Explore and Cricut Maker are copyrighted by Cricut Inc. Designs for Cricut is a free app. You can use a large percentage of the features completely free, but if you decide you like them, you can always upgrade to PRO. It costs $29.99 a year Privacy Policy: https://pages.flycricket.io/cricut/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://pages.flycricket.io/cricut/terms.html

Screenshots

Designs for Crafting4 screens
Cutting Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

Designs for Crafting and Cutting Studio both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 53% of Cutting Studio's written reviews are positive against 12% of Designs for Crafting's. Cutting Studio also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription). Designs for Crafting's advantage is ratings volume (5.6K vs 961). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Designs for Crafting sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year and Cutting Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Designs for Crafting holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Designs for Crafting has 5.6K ratings behind it against 961, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 12% of Designs for Crafting's written reviews are positive against 53% of Cutting Studio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Designs for Crafting ships an update every 3 weeks, Cutting Studio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Designs for Crafting versus Cutting Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDesigns for CraftingCutting Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.6K ratings) — better4.4 (961 ratings)
Positive reviews12.2% of reviews53.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.6K — better961
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size347 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHardline SoftwareMykola Goncharov

Customer experience

Designs for Crafting

All ratings5,630 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive12.2%
Neutral2.4%
Negative85.4%

Cutting Studio

All ratings961 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative12.4%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive53.5%
Neutral9.3%
Negative37.2%

User reviews

Designs for Crafting

From 5.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Great for iPad users
  • 💰 Good value for yearly access
  • 🎨 Easy to use for beginners

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 💸 Expensive subscription model
  • 🤔 Confusing setup and navigation
  • 🤯 Poor customer support
  • 🤖 Unreliable app functionality

Cutting Studio

From 961 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Super fast
  • 💡 Lots of free designs
  • 👍 Great app with lots of features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't connect to cutting machine
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🤔 Confusing to use
  • 💰 Paid app with limited features

Bugs and requests

Designs for Crafting

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trying to create a new project
  • Unable to log in or restore purchases
  • Incompatible with certain Apple devices and operating systems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved instructions and tutorials
  • Ability to log in and access existing account
  • More free design options and templates
  • Better compatibility across devices

Cutting Studio

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes frequently
  • Doesn't work after latest update

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free designs and stickers
  • Easier way to access pre-made designs
  • Ability to upload own files

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Designs for Crafting

Subscriptions10
  • 70% Off Yearly$8.991 Year
  • Yearly 70% Off with Free Trial3 Days trial$8.991 Year
  • Monthly Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • 40% Off With Free Trial3 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • 40% Off Sale$17.991 Year
  • 20% Off With Free Trial3 Days trial$23.991 Year
  • CraftingPro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Unlock All Features$29.991 Year
  • Unlocks All Features3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlock All Tutorials$19.99
  • Unlock Life Time Access$49.99
2 purchases

Cutting Studio

Subscriptions2
  • Design, Fonts for Cut Machine3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Design for Cut Machine$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Designs for Crafting free?
Designs for Crafting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cutting Studio free?
Cutting Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Designs for Crafting or Cutting Studio?
Designs for Crafting is rated higher. Designs for Crafting averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Cutting Studio averages 4.4 from 961 ratings.
Do Designs for Crafting or Cutting Studio have ads?
Neither Designs for Crafting nor Cutting Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Designs for Crafting or Cutting Studio?
Designs for Crafting ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cutting Studio fortnightly. Most recently, Designs for Crafting was updated on September 22, 2026 and Cutting Studio on September 23, 2026.

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