Comparison

Cutting Studio vs Mockup Creator 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cutting Studio

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
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Do you want to create cool projects with a Cutting Machine? We provide everything you need! We have over 100 cool projects available with step by step instructions. For Birthday, Easter, Christmas, Wedding this is just a small part of what you will get Each project has a cut file that you can easily import into your favorite program or use our handy editor You can also choose from 500 cool files and over 1000 fonts and create your own design right inside the app In addition, you can draw the design yourself using our editor and transfer it to your favorite cutting program. Every week we add new trending projects, fonts and designs so that you can create only what you will be proud of *Disclaimer: Cutting Studio is not affiliated with Cricut in any way. Cricut, Cricut Design Space, Cricut Joy, Cricut Explore and Cricut Maker are copyrighted by Cricut Inc. Cutting Studio is a free app. You can use a large percentage of the features completely free, but if you decide you like them, you can always upgrade to PRO. It costs $29.99 a year Privacy Policy: https://pages.flycricket.io/cricut/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://pages.flycricket.io/cricut/terms.html

About

Mockup Creator 2

Quickly prepare designs for websites, blogs, or presentations. This tool helps create professional mockups to enhance your projects and stand out from competitors. It's designed for rapid design creation.

Highlights
  • Create mockups quickly
  • Prepare designs for websites
  • Enhance blog posts
  • Aid presentations
  • Increase conversion rates
  • Modern design solution
Features
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Prepare your designs in minutes, this is the next step in creating simple designs that increase conversion rates; this is what will set you apart from the competition. Mockup Creator is the modern solution to your everyday mockup needs. Whether it's for a website, a blog post, or a presentation, Mockup Creator will help you get it done quickly. Terms of use https://onion-tavern.com/mockup-creator-mobile-terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy https://onion-tavern.com/mockup-creator-mobile-privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Cutting Studio4 screens
Mockup Creator 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cutting Studio at 4.4 against Mockup Creator 2's 2.1. Cutting Studio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (975 vs 7). Mockup Creator 2's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cutting Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Mockup Creator 2 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cutting Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cutting Studio has 975 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Cutting Studio's written reviews are positive against 33% of Mockup Creator 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cutting Studio ships an update fortnightly, Mockup Creator 2 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cutting Studio versus Mockup Creator 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCutting StudioMockup Creator 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (975 ratings) — better2.1 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews53.5% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings975 — better7
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMykola GoncharovCepoi Mario

Customer experience

Cutting Studio

All ratings975 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive53.5%
Neutral9.3%
Negative37.2%

Mockup Creator 2

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Cutting Studio

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes frequently
  • Doesn't work after latest update

Requested features

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

Mockup Creator 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cutting Studio

Subscriptions2
  • Design, Fonts for Cut Machine3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Design for Cut Machine$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Mockup Creator 2

Subscriptions3
  • One Month Premium$4.991 Month
  • Three Months Premium$26.993 Months
  • One Year Premium$54.991 Year

Questions

Is Cutting Studio free?
Cutting Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mockup Creator 2 free?
Mockup Creator 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cutting Studio or Mockup Creator 2?
Cutting Studio is rated higher. Cutting Studio averages 4.4 out of 5 from 975 ratings, while Mockup Creator 2 averages 2.1 from 7 ratings.
Do Cutting Studio or Mockup Creator 2 have ads?
Mockup Creator 2 shows ads; Cutting Studio does not.
Which is updated more often, Cutting Studio or Mockup Creator 2?
Cutting Studio ships an update fortnightly, and Mockup Creator 2 every 5 days. Most recently, Cutting Studio was updated on October 10, 2026 and Mockup Creator 2 on September 23, 2026.

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