Comparison

Cutting Studio vs Design Studio

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

Design Studio

Create custom brand labels and designs on your mobile device. This app offers preset layouts and customization options to build your brand identity efficiently. Save and print individual labels or create full sheets for your products.

Highlights
  • Brand label design
  • Preset label layouts
  • Customization options
  • Save and print individual labels
  • Create label sheets
  • Mobile brand identity building
Features
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Design studio created just for businesses. This app lets those who are seeking to create their brand identity build their brand label on a mobile device while saving time. We include preset label layouts that you can customise for your particular product category. Finally, we added various modules for saving, such as the ability to save and print individual labels. Also, you have the ability to create a sheet of that design and print it as needed. INFO ABOUT USING THE APP AND REGARDING THE SUBSCRIPTION TERMS OF USE AND SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: (Weekly Package, Monthly Package, etc.). You can cancel your subscription at any moment in your iTunes account settings, but refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the terms. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at purchase confirmation. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. https://themajesticstudio.com/privacy-policy/ https://themajesticstudio.com/term-condition/

Screenshots

Cutting Studio4 screens
Design Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Cutting Studio at freemium against Design Studio's subscription. Cutting Studio also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (53% vs 43%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Design Studio sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Cutting Studio against 4.3 for Design Studio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 975 and 432 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Cutting Studio's written reviews are positive against 43% of Design Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cutting Studio ships an update fortnightly, Design Studio every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cutting Studio versus Design Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCutting StudioDesign Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (975 ratings) — better4.3 (432 ratings)
Positive reviews53.5% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings975 — better432
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMykola GoncharovMAJESTIC STUDIO

Customer experience

Cutting Studio

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

Design Studio

All ratings432 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral4.6%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative52.4%

User reviews

Cutting Studio

From 975 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Super fast
  • 💡 Lots of free designs
  • 👍 Great app with lots of features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't connect to cutting machine
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🤔 Confusing to use
  • 💰 Paid app with limited features

Design Studio

From 432 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Saves time and effort
  • 👍 Easy to navigate
  • 👍 Subscription is worth it
  • 👍 Streamlined workflow
  • 👍 Packed with features

Room to improve

  • 😞 Running slow
  • 😞 Files corrupted
  • 😞 Forced payment for free software
  • 😞 Constantly changing
  • 😞 No content

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

Design Studio

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App running slow
  • File corruption
  • App functionality broken after Mac update
  • Links go to blank screens
  • No access to Terms of Service
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  • Cannot cancel subscription
  • Cannot communicate with support

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add a search bar
  • Provide printing information
  • Improve user-friendliness
  • Update designs
  • Fix spelling errors
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  • Ensure apps work correctly
  • Provide guidance on syncing

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
8 purchases

Design Studio

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Design Studio Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Design Studio Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Design Studio Yearly$39.991 Year
  • unlock premium templates$44.991 Year
One-time2
  • Design Studio lifetime$44.99
  • unlock premium templates$49.99

Questions

Is Cutting Studio free?
Cutting Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Design Studio free?
Design Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cutting Studio or Design Studio?
Cutting Studio is rated higher. Cutting Studio averages 4.4 out of 5 from 975 ratings, while Design Studio averages 4.3 from 432 ratings.
Do Cutting Studio or Design Studio have ads?
Neither Cutting Studio nor Design Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cutting Studio or Design Studio?
Cutting Studio ships an update fortnightly, and Design Studio every 3 months. Most recently, Cutting Studio was updated on October 10, 2026 and Design Studio on October 14, 2026.

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