# Lybstes vs Cutting Studio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lybstes at 100% against Cutting Studio's 53%. Lybstes also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Cutting Studio's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lybstes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

Lybstes ships an update every 2 months, Cutting Studio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lybstes | Cutting Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.4 (975 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cutting-studio/id1625376749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **975** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 53.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 159 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ronja Wiedeking](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549517197) | [Mykola Goncharov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570170649) |

## What reviewers say

### Lybstes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lybstes/id1549516925)

Design custom sewing patterns for babies and children with a variety of fabrics. Visualize your creations before you start sewing and get tips on color combinations and fabric choices. Includes a feature to add your own fabrics via in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Customizable sewing patterns, Fabric visualization, Over 80 fabric options, Color combination tips, Fabric consumption calculator, Add personal fabrics (in-app purchase)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Foto Feature | $2.99 | one-time |


### 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 Lybstes free?

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

### Is Cutting Studio free?

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

### Do Lybstes or Cutting Studio have ads?

Neither Lybstes nor Cutting Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lybstes or Cutting Studio?

Lybstes ships an update every 2 months, and Cutting Studio fortnightly. Most recently, Lybstes was updated on October 14, 2026 and Cutting Studio on October 10, 2026.

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