# Silhouette Go vs Cutting Studio

Silhouette Go and Cutting Studio both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 53% of Cutting Studio's written reviews are positive against 12% of Silhouette Go's. Cutting Studio also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Silhouette Go's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 977). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cutting Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Silhouette Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cutting Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.7K and 977 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Silhouette Go's written reviews are positive against 53% of Cutting Studio's.

Silhouette Go ships an update every 6 weeks, Cutting Studio fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Silhouette Go | Cutting Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silhouette-go/id1501803589/reviews) | **[4.4 (977 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cutting-studio/id1625376749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 977 |
| Positive reviews | 11.9% of reviews | **53.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 239 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SILHOUETTE RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/927370853) | [Mykola Goncharov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570170649) |

## What reviewers say

### Silhouette Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silhouette-go/id1501803589)

This app enables mobile use of your cutting machine, allowing you to select designs from your library and send them to the machine via Bluetooth. Customize designs with tools like Offset and Trace, and perform Print & Cut operations directly from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Mobile cutting machine control, Bluetooth connectivity, Design selection from library, Customizable design tools (Offset, Warp, Trace), Print & Cut functionality, Simple step-by-step workflow

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for on-the-go cutting
- 👍 Great for basic cutting tasks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Unable to access full library
- 👎 Very limited design functionality
- 👎 Requires SVG files, no other formats supported

**Reported bugs**

- Constantly requires re-login
- Designs disappear or don't load properly
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Cutting issues, blade not functioning correctly

**Requested features**

- Add text editing and font options
- Improve file management and library access
- Expand design capabilities to match desktop version
- Allow importing of various file formats


### Cutting Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cutting-studio/id1625376749)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Design, Fonts for Cut Machine | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Design for Cut Machine | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Doesn't work after latest update

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Silhouette Go free?

Silhouette Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cutting Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Silhouette Go or Cutting Studio?

Cutting Studio is rated higher. Silhouette Go averages 4.2 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Cutting Studio averages 4.4 from 977 ratings.

### Do Silhouette Go or Cutting Studio have ads?

Neither Silhouette Go nor Cutting Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Silhouette Go or Cutting Studio?

Silhouette Go ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cutting Studio fortnightly. Most recently, Silhouette Go was updated on October 21, 2026 and Cutting Studio on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*