Comparison

Fabric Calc vs CREATIVATE

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

Head to head
About

Fabric Calc

Features
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Developed with garment industry professional Kathleen Fasanella of Fashion-Incubator (www.fashion-incubator.com), Fabric Calc is an essential tool for sewn product industry professionals. “This utility will be invaluable whenever or however you’re sourcing (but especially at fabric shows), costing across the board and even being able to give quotes on the fly. This will be useful for anyone who deals with fabric and product costs, from designers and pattern makers to marker makers and production sewing rooms.” - Kathleen Fasanella With Fabric Calc, you can: • Calculate the yardage needed when purchasing fabric of different widths • Compare fabric pricing to see the better buy • Calculate varying fabric widths for allocation • Convert between yards, inches, meters, and centimeters Using Fabric Calc, you won’t need to do the math by hand or remember complicated formulas. Simply enter the numbers into Fabric Calc and it will calculate the results for you. You can even use Fabric Calc at fabric shows or while talking to a vendor on the phone to figure out the best buy! Are you a pattern maker, designer, marker maker, cutter, purchasing agent, or home sewer? Do you need to convert fabric yardage, compare fabric pricing, or calculate varying fabric widths for allocation? Then you need Fabric Calc! Notes regarding calculation input ranges and results: • Width Conversion – Imperial mode: Calculate yardage based on widths between 1″ to 120″ (in 1″ increments) and yardage between ⅛ yd and 100 ⅞ yds (in ⅛ yd increments). Estimated New Yardage can be toggled between decimal and fractional result rounded up to the nearest ⅛ of a yard by simply tapping the result. • Width Conversion – Metric mode: Calculate yardage based on widths between 1 cm to 200 cm (in 1 cm increments) and yardage between 0.05 m and 100.95 m (in 0.05 m increments). Estimated new yardage results shown to nearest 0.01 m. • Monetary Comparison – Imperial Mode: Calculate result based on widths between 1″ to 120″ (in 1″ increments) and prices between $0.01 and $999.99 (in $0.01 increments). • Monetary Comparison – Metric Mode: Calculate result based on widths between 1 cm to 200 cm (in 1 cm increments) and prices between 0.01 and 999.99 (in 0.01 increments). • Montary Comparison – Result: Highlighted price indicates fabric that is a better deal. • Allocation – Imperial Mode: Calculate Total Cost based on Per Unit Usage between ⅛ yd and 100 ⅞ yds (in ⅛ yd increments), Quantity from 1 to 100 units (in 1-unit increments), and Price Per Yard for prices between $0.01 and $999.99 (in $0.01 increments). • Allocation – Metric Mode: Calculate Total Cost based on Per Unit Usage between 0.05 m and 100.95 m (in 0.05 m increments), Quantity from 1 to 100 units (in 1-unit increments), and Price Per Yard for prices between 0.01 and 999.99 (in 0.01 increments). • Unit Conversion – Convert between yards, inches, meters, and centimeters. From yards/inches between ⅛ yd/in and 100 yds/in (in ⅛ yd/in increments) or meters/centimeters between 0.05 m/cm and 100.95 m/cm (in 0.05 m increments). Estimated Results in imperial units can be toggled between decimal and fractional result rounded up to the nearest ⅛ of a yard by simply tapping the result. • Local currencies displayed based on iPhone’s Region Format setting. Supports JPY prices between ¥1 and ¥99,999.

About

CREATIVATE

This app provides comprehensive guidance and tools for sewing, embroidery, quilting, and craft cutting. It offers step-by-step instructions, design customization, and integration with cutting machines to simplify creative projects.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step guidance
  • Stitch database
  • Quilt block design and preview
  • Craft design and cutting
  • Sewing machine setup and operation
  • Embroidery design editing and placement
  • Photo to embroidery conversion
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The CREATIVATE™ App is your all-in-one creative companion for sewing, embroidery, quilting, and craft cutting - with everything you need to learn, create, and make your best work yet. Sewing Features (Mobile & Tablet) Whether you're setting up your machine for the first time or tackling an advanced project, CREATIVATE has you covered. - Step-by-Step Guidance: Get machine-specific setup and sewing support tailored to your machine. - Stitch Database: Browse and select stitches with recommended settings for your project. - Learning Tutorials: Build your skills with guided stitch and technique tutorials. - Troubleshooting Help: Find fast solutions to common sewing issues. Singer Smart Heavy Duty 9120 - App Control (Mobile) Control your Singer Smart Heavy Duty 9120 directly from your phone with dedicated sewing and embroidery controls - all from the CREATIVATE app. - Stitch Selector: Select stitches, adjust settings, and send them straight to your machine. - Embroidery Controller: Monitor stitch-out progress, step through stitches, manage color block changes, and control hoop positioning - all from your phone. Embroidery Features (Mobile & Tablet) - Embroidery Editor: Core design and editing tools built into the app - compatible with any connected embroidery machine. - Design Placement: Photograph your hoop and send it directly to your machine for precise placement. - PhotoStitch: Turn any photo into an embroidery design with a single shot. Quilting Features (Tablet only) Design, cut, and piece your quilts with a simple, intuitive digital tool - perfect for first-timers and experienced quilters alike. - Design your quilt blocks, choose fabrics, add borders and sashing, and preview your finished quilt. - Get easy-to-follow cutting charts and step-by-step piecing instructions. - Integrates exclusively with the SINGER® MOMENTO™ Craft Cutting Machine for faster, more precise fabric cuts. Craft Cutting Features (Tablet only) Create custom designs and bring them to life on the SINGER® MOMENTO™ 24" Craft Cutting Machine. - Design: Add text, shapes, images, and more to your canvas. - Customize: Use built-in tools to make every design uniquely yours. - Endless Possibilities: Works with fabric, vinyl, and much more. Download now and start making your best work yet. CREATIVATE-connected machines are premium sewing, embroidery, quilting, and craft cutting machines sold under the SINGER®, HUSQVARNA® VIKING®, and PFAFF® brands. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Fabric Calc4 screens
CREATIVATE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CREATIVATE at Free against Fabric Calc's $9.99. CREATIVATE also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CREATIVATE is free to download; Fabric Calc costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fabric Calc ships an update every 4 months, CREATIVATE every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Fabric Calc versus CREATIVATE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFabric CalcCREATIVATE
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating—4.4 (404 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—17.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—404 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB374 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBite Size Bytes, Inc.VSM Group AB

Bugs and requests

Fabric Calc

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CREATIVATE

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Measurement unit selection dialog box cut off/not fully visible
  • Unable to confirm measurement choice (mm/inches) - OK button unresponsive
  • App freezes when accessing embroidery, crafting, or quilting tabs
  • Login button missing or unresponsive
  • Sign-in credentials field present but no submit button
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  • Monitor function crashes immediately upon opening
  • App crashes when opening embroidery tab
  • File compatibility issues after app rebranding from SewNet
  • Cannot change file types
  • Thread change notifications broken for over 1 year
  • App hangs after selecting measurement units
  • Keyboard hides create account/subscribe button on smaller screens
  • QR box missing from home page
  • Continuous loading screens without syncing
  • Payment checkout freezes during processing
  • Server cannot be reached for login
  • Machine connection failures
  • Website frequently asks to re-login despite being logged in

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add missing sewing machine models to database
  • Implement working print functionality
  • Fix audible push notifications for monitor alerts
  • Improve mobile app design capabilities
  • Add support for older machine models (Epic 1, Designer Ruby 90, Topaz 50, etc.)
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  • Restore features from previous mySewnet version
  • Optimize app for smaller phone screens and older devices
  • Improve time estimation accuracy for monitor function

In-app purchases

None

Fabric Calc

No in-app purchases

None

CREATIVATE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fabric Calc free?
Fabric Calc costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CREATIVATE free?
CREATIVATE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fabric Calc or CREATIVATE have ads?
Neither Fabric Calc nor CREATIVATE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fabric Calc or CREATIVATE?
Fabric Calc ships an update every 4 months, and CREATIVATE every 5 weeks. Most recently, Fabric Calc was updated on September 25, 2026 and CREATIVATE on October 24, 2026.

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