# Cutting Studio vs DIY

The clearest difference is ads: Cutting Studio at none against DIY's shown. Cutting Studio also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (53% vs 27%). DIY's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, 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 DIY sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Cutting Studio against 4.3 for DIY. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cutting Studio has 977 ratings behind it against 152, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Cutting Studio's written reviews are positive against 27% of DIY's.

Cutting Studio ships an update fortnightly, DIY every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cutting Studio | DIY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (977 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cutting-studio/id1625376749/reviews)** | [4.3 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-learn-craft-offline/id6469410150/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **977** | 152 |
| Positive reviews | **53.5% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 148 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mykola Goncharov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570170649) | [Elsa George](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697678694) |

## 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


### DIY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-learn-craft-offline/id6469410150)

Explore a vast collection of DIY craft ideas and video tutorials for various projects like paper art and woodworking. Learn new techniques with step-by-step guides and save your favorite crafts for offline access. Perfect for crafters of all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Offline crafting access, Bookmark favorite crafts, Step-by-step guides, Video demonstrations, Diverse craft project ideas, Crafting for all skill levels

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DIY Craft Premium | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cutting Studio free?

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

### Is DIY free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cutting Studio or DIY?

Cutting Studio is rated higher. Cutting Studio averages 4.4 out of 5 from 977 ratings, while DIY averages 4.3 from 152 ratings.

### Do Cutting Studio or DIY have ads?

DIY shows ads; Cutting Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cutting Studio or DIY?

Cutting Studio ships an update fortnightly, and DIY every 4 months. Most recently, Cutting Studio was updated on October 21, 2026 and DIY on October 23, 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.*