Stitchout vs AcuSpark2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
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.
- Sewing machine usage instructions
- QR code scanning for machine status
- Step-by-step sewing method videos
- Presser foot descriptions
- Stitch chart
- Multilingual support
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Stitchout | AcuSpark2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (4 ratings) — better | 2.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 8 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BERNINA | JANOME Corporation |
Customer experience
Stitchout
AcuSpark2
In-app purchases
Stitchout
No in-app purchases
AcuSpark2
No in-app purchases









