Comparison

Stitchout vs AcuSpark2

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

Head to head
About

Stitchout

Monitor your BERNINA embroidery machine's progress remotely. Receive real-time updates on stitchout status, thread colors, and notifications for task completion or machine attention. Plan your embroidery sessions with ease and flexibility.

Highlights
  • Real-time embroidery progress monitoring
  • Thread color preview and checklist
  • In-app notifications for completion and alerts
  • Design view with stitchout status
  • Mobile convenience for embroidery
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The BERNINA Stitchout App allows you to monitor the embroidery progress of compatible BERNINA Embroidery Machines conveniently on your mobile device. Make your embroidery journey more convenient and flexible with in-app notifications and real-time status updates without having to be right at your machine. View Thread Colors Preview the thread colors in the design and use the checklist to ensure all threads are ready to go. The current color and next thread colors are displayed along with how many stitches and the time for each color. Design View The Design View shows you the current state of your embroidery stitchout in real-time. Preview the design, the size and percentage of time left in your stitchout. Receive Notifications Get notified when your embroidery is finished, when you need to change the thread or when the machine needs your attention.

About

AcuSpark2

This app guides you through using your sewing machine with clear instructions and helpful tips. It can scan QR codes on your machine to provide specific guidance and inspiration, even without a connected device.

Highlights
  • Sewing machine usage instructions
  • QR code scanning for machine status
  • Step-by-step sewing method videos
  • Presser foot descriptions
  • Stitch chart
  • Multilingual support
Features
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AcuSpark2 is an app that explains how to use the sewing machine and provides useful tips. Read the QR code displayed on the sewing machine screen with AcuSpark2 and all your questions will be answered. AcuSpark2 can also be used without a sewing machine. The app acts as a concierge, offering support and inspiring new ideas. AcuSpark2 is compatible with the following sewing machine models: Please refer to the following link : https://www7.janome.co.jp/global/softupdate/acuspark2/ Reading QR codes (linking with sewing machine): * When the QR codes displayed on the sewing machine screen are read with AcuSpark2, instructions and know-how related to the status of the sewing machine appear in the app. Features: * Offers basic knowledge on how to use the sewing machine. * Step-by-step illustrative videos for learning special sewing methods are available. * Presser foot descriptions (including optional items) * Includes a stitch chart containing the sewing machine's built-in stitches Supported languages are as follows: * English * French * Spanish * Japanese * Changing language settings Language settings can be adjusted through device settings (Settings -> General -> Language & Region). (Method may vary depending on device.) Notes: * An internet connection is required to download the data and the communication charges shall be borne by the customer. * The email address development@gm.janome.co.jp is for feedback only and no replies will be sent to emails received. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

Screenshots

Stitchout4 screens
AcuSpark24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stitchout at 4.3 against AcuSpark2's 2.7. AcuSpark2's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stitchout holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Stitchout's written reviews are positive against 33% of AcuSpark2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stitchout ships an update every 17 months, AcuSpark2 every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stitchout versus AcuSpark2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStitchoutAcuSpark2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better2.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 8 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBERNINAJANOME Corporation

Customer experience

Stitchout

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

AcuSpark2

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Stitchout

No in-app purchases

None

AcuSpark2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stitchout free?
Stitchout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AcuSpark2 free?
AcuSpark2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stitchout or AcuSpark2?
Stitchout is rated higher. Stitchout averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while AcuSpark2 averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Stitchout or AcuSpark2 have ads?
Neither Stitchout nor AcuSpark2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stitchout or AcuSpark2?
Stitchout ships an update every 17 months, and AcuSpark2 every 8 months. Most recently, Stitchout was updated on June 3, 2026 and AcuSpark2 on September 2, 2026.

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