# Cutting Studio vs Likcut

The clearest difference is rating: Cutting Studio at 4.4 against Likcut's 3.7. Cutting Studio also leads on ratings volume (977 vs 29). Likcut's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 Likcut sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $5.19 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cutting Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cutting Studio has 977 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Cutting Studio's written reviews are positive against 60% of Likcut's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cutting Studio ships an update fortnightly, Likcut every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cutting Studio | Likcut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (977 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cutting-studio/id1625376749/reviews)** | [3.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/likcut/id6475379184/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **977** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 53.5% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 148 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mykola Goncharov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570170649) | [Benlei Technology Co., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724107583) |

## 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


### Likcut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/likcut/id6475379184)

Design and manage handicraft projects with a cutting machine. Create custom stickers, cards, clothing, and more. Offers rich graphics and an easy-to-use interface for precise cutting.

**Highlights:** Unlimited creativity with rich graphics, User-friendly editing interface, Precise cutting with accurate pressure matching, Cloud sync for mobile and PC, Design and manage handicraft projects

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Package 001 | $5.19 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $38.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $47.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $47.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $47.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $56.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $66.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $95.99 | per year |
| Likcut item | $0.49 | one-time |
| Likcut item | $0.59 | one-time |
| 63654 | $0.59 | one-time |
| Likcut item | $0.99 | one-time |
| Likcut item | $1.99 | one-time |
| GHYTEST1003 | $2.00 | one-time |
| GHYTEST2.89 | $2.89 | one-time |
| Likcut item | $2.99 | one-time |
| Likcut item | $3.99 | one-time |
| Likcut item | $5.99 | one-time |
| 6.39TEST | $6.39 | one-time |
| 6.49test | $6.49 | one-time |
| 测试6.59 | $6.59 | one-time |
| 6.69test | $6.69 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cutting Studio free?

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

### Is Likcut free?

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

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

Cutting Studio is rated higher. Cutting Studio averages 4.4 out of 5 from 977 ratings, while Likcut averages 3.7 from 29 ratings.

### Do Cutting Studio or Likcut have ads?

Neither Cutting Studio nor Likcut shows ads.

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

Cutting Studio ships an update fortnightly, and Likcut every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cutting Studio was updated on October 21, 2026 and Likcut on October 20, 2026.

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