# Paper Craft vs Origami

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Paper Craft at 78% against Origami's 33%. Paper Craft also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.3) and ads (none vs shown). Origami's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paper Craft sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $11.49 per month and Origami sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Paper Craft holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paper Craft has 127 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Paper Craft's written reviews are positive against 33% of Origami's.

Paper Craft ships an update every 6 weeks, Origami every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paper Craft | Origami |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-craft-diy-art-tutorial/id1592177477/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/origami-learn-by-steps/id6476809720/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **127** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **78.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Riafy Technologies Pvt. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/918478397) | [Maciej Fras](https://appshunter.io/developer/1373271171) |

## What reviewers say

### Paper Craft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-craft-diy-art-tutorial/id1592177477)

Learn origami and paper crafts with step-by-step video tutorials. This app guides beginners and experienced crafters through creating everything from classic origami to seasonal decorations and handmade gifts.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step video tutorials, Origami lessons (basic to advanced), Paper flower creation, Seasonal craft projects, Gift box and card making, Detailed articles and tips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paper Crafts Monthly | $11.49 | per month |
| Paper Crafts - Monthly Trial | $11.49 | per month |
| Paper Crafts - Yearly | $31.99 | per year |
| Paper Crafts Half Yearly | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Paper Crafts Discounted | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Paper Crafts - Yearly Trial | $39.99 | per year |


### Origami

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/origami-learn-by-steps/id6476809720)

Discover the ancient Japanese art of paper folding with step-by-step instructions and 3D animations. Learn to create over 100 traditional origami figures, from cranes to dinosaurs, for a relaxing and mentally stimulating experience.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step instructions, 3D animations, Over 100 origami patterns, Offline use, Relaxing and mindful activity, Improves logical reasoning and motor skills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Origami Expert | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paper Craft free?

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

### Is Origami free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paper Craft or Origami?

Paper Craft is rated higher. Paper Craft averages 4.4 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while Origami averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Paper Craft or Origami have ads?

Origami shows ads; Paper Craft does not.

### Which is updated more often, Paper Craft or Origami?

Paper Craft ships an update every 6 weeks, and Origami every 7 months. Most recently, Paper Craft was updated on September 25, 2026 and Origami on September 15, 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.*