# Craft DIY Tutorial vs Crochet Patterns

The clearest difference is monetization model: Craft DIY Tutorial at free with in-app purchases against Crochet Patterns's subscription. Craft DIY Tutorial also leads on ratings volume (541 vs 162) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Crochet Patterns's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 55%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Craft DIY Tutorial sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.49 per month and Crochet Patterns sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Craft DIY Tutorial against 4.7 for Crochet Patterns. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 541 and 162 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Craft DIY Tutorial's written reviews are positive against 74% of Crochet Patterns's.

Craft DIY Tutorial ships an update fortnightly, Crochet Patterns every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Craft DIY Tutorial | Crochet Patterns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (541 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craft-diy-tutorial-learn-art/id1537804182/reviews) | **[4.7 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crochet-patterns-ravelgurumi/id1551463201/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **541** | 162 |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | **74.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 42 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Riafy Technologies Pvt. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/918478397) | [Sarah Rosie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492494893) |

## What reviewers say

### Craft DIY Tutorial

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craft-diy-tutorial-learn-art/id1537804182)

Discover thousands of easy-to-follow DIY craft tutorials for all skill levels. Learn various techniques from home decor to jewelry making, with beginner-friendly guidance and personalized recommendations. Create beautiful handmade items for yourself or as thoughtful gifts.

**Highlights:** Thousands of DIY craft tutorials, Beginner-friendly learning path, Personalized project recommendations, Offline tutorial downloads, Sustainable crafting projects, Gift-giving idea collections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DIY Crafts- Monthly Plan | $11.49 | per month |
| DIY Crafts - Monthly Trial | $11.99 | per month |
| DIY Crafts - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| DIY Crafts - Yearly | $31.99 | per year |
| DIY Crafts - Yearly Trial | $38.99 | per year |
| DIY Crafts - 6 month | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| DIY Crafts- 6 month discounted | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| 7 days premium | $2.99 | one-time |


### Crochet Patterns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crochet-patterns-ravelgurumi/id1551463201)

Discover and manage hundreds of amigurumi crochet and knit patterns. Download them for offline use, track your progress with a customizable row counter, and take notes for each project. Find patterns based on craft and skill level, and get inspired daily.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of amigurumi patterns, Offline pattern access, Customizable row counter, Pattern notes, Craft and skill level filters, Daily featured patterns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Craft DIY Tutorial free?

Craft DIY Tutorial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Crochet Patterns free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Craft DIY Tutorial or Crochet Patterns?

Crochet Patterns is rated higher. Craft DIY Tutorial averages 4.6 out of 5 from 541 ratings, while Crochet Patterns averages 4.7 from 162 ratings.

### Do Craft DIY Tutorial or Crochet Patterns have ads?

Neither Craft DIY Tutorial nor Crochet Patterns shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Craft DIY Tutorial or Crochet Patterns?

Craft DIY Tutorial ships an update fortnightly, and Crochet Patterns every 2 weeks. Most recently, Craft DIY Tutorial was updated on November 9, 2026 and Crochet Patterns on November 7, 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.*
