# Paper Craft vs College Tool

The clearest difference is rating: College Tool at 5.0 against Paper Craft's 4.4. College Tool also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). Paper Craft's advantage is ratings volume (129 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

College Tool holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paper Craft has 129 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Paper Craft's written reviews are positive against 100% of College Tool's.

Paper Craft ships an update every 6 weeks, College Tool every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paper Craft | College Tool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-craft-diy-art-tutorial/id1592177477/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/college-tool/id6777793101/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **129** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 108 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Riafy Technologies Pvt. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/918478397) | [We Got You 1776 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777793103) |

## 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 |


### College Tool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/college-tool/id6777793101)

Plan your college education around your earned military benefits. This app helps military families estimate tuition, housing, and book costs covered by the GI Bill® and other programs. Build phased plans, compare scenarios, and understand your financial path to higher education.

**Highlights:** Build multi-phase college plans, Estimate GI Bill® coverage for tuition, housing, and books, Stack multiple benefit chapters, Account for combined-cap and outer-ceiling rules, Apply Forever GI Bill® housing rules, Compare stateside vs. overseas housing, Save plans as PDF

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full planner | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paper Craft free?

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

### Is College Tool free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paper Craft or College Tool?

College Tool is rated higher. Paper Craft averages 4.4 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while College Tool averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Paper Craft or College Tool have ads?

Neither Paper Craft nor College Tool shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Paper Craft or College Tool?

Paper Craft ships an update every 6 weeks, and College Tool every 5 days. Most recently, Paper Craft was updated on November 3, 2026 and College Tool on October 31, 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.*