# Cutting Studio vs Design Studio for Craft Space

The clearest difference is rating: Cutting Studio at 4.4 against Design Studio for Craft Space's 4.2. Cutting Studio also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (973 vs 94). Design Studio for Craft Space's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cutting Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Design Studio for Craft Space sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cutting Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cutting Studio has 973 ratings behind it against 94, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cutting Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, Design Studio for Craft Space every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cutting Studio | Design Studio for Craft Space |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (973 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cutting-studio/id1625376749/reviews)** | [4.2 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/design-studio-for-craft-space/id6444078079/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **973** | 94 |
| Positive reviews | 53.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 148 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mykola Goncharov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570170649) | [Shan Shafiq](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646880406) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Design Studio for Craft Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/design-studio-for-craft-space/id6444078079)

Create custom designs with a vast library of fonts and shapes. Personalize items like T-shirts and invitations with unique monograms and lettering. Easily import designs for cutting machines or print them directly.

**Highlights:** Extensive font library, Monogram font creation, Cloud-based syncing, Custom shape design, Cut file export, Weekly font updates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fonts For Cricut - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Fonts For Cricut - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Fonts For Cricut - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Fonts For Cricut - Lifetime | $54.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cutting Studio free?

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

### Is Design Studio for Craft Space free?

Design Studio for Craft Space is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cutting Studio or Design Studio for Craft Space?

Cutting Studio is rated higher. Cutting Studio averages 4.4 out of 5 from 973 ratings, while Design Studio for Craft Space averages 4.2 from 94 ratings.

### Do Cutting Studio or Design Studio for Craft Space have ads?

Neither Cutting Studio nor Design Studio for Craft Space shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cutting Studio or Design Studio for Craft Space?

Cutting Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Design Studio for Craft Space every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cutting Studio was updated on September 26, 2026 and Design Studio for Craft Space on September 23, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*