Comparison

Aurifil vs Quiltful

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

Head to head
About

Aurifil

Discover detailed information about threads, designer kits, and shop displays. Find local quilt shops with store locator, read reviews, and save favorite thread colors. Access videos from quilt shows and events.

Highlights
  • Thread catalog by category
  • Designer kit information
  • Quilt shop locator with maps
  • Shop reviews and ratings
  • Favorite thread color storage
  • Video library from quilt events
Features
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This tool brings all the main information about Aurifil and its fabulous products on your mobile device. This app includes a general overview on Aurifil threads, carefully divided into categories and technique, a description of all the Designers Kits developed with great names of the quilt world and, last but not least, a survey of all display options for quilt shops. There's also a "Thread Color" section to showcase Aurifil threads and stash away your favorite thread colors. Another section is about videos. Most of them are taped during the greatest quilt shows and events starring our designers. The main area is the Store Locator. It's the first one listing all the quilt shops for all users of mobile devices, which enables to find the nearest store and they way to get there. With the help of Google Map, it's often possible to see the shop window and each quilter can leave a comment about the shop itself, rate it and get all contact details (phone, e-mail and website). With regards to shop owners, to get FREE enrollment the only requirement is selling Aurifil threads! Inside the shop main page, the shop owners can also provide a short description of their business.

About

Quiltful

Digitally organize and track all your quilting projects, from future ideas to completed masterpieces. Record project details, fabrics, patterns, and progress. Upload photos and notes to create a comprehensive digital journal of your creative work.

Highlights
  • Organize quilting projects
  • Track project progress
  • Record fabrics and patterns
  • Upload multiple photos
  • Search and maintain records
  • Log project location
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Organize and track your quilting projects in this digital quilt journal! Record details of current projects and track your progress as you complete them. Record projects you’d like to make in the future, and record past projects to give yourself a historical record of the beautiful quilts you’ve made. If you've ever asked yourself … • How many UFOs do I have? • What pattern did I use? • What tops are ready to be quilted? • Where did I put that project? • Where is that picture I took of my quilt? … then this app is for you! With this project organizing app made just for quilters, you can: • Organize your quilting projects • Search for your projects • Maintain records of quilts made • Upload multiple photos of each quilt • Add a description and notes about your quilt project • Note the type of project and the quilt size • Record fabrics and patterns used • Log the location of the project while you are creating it and after it is completed • See the quilting steps you have already completed • Track your progress and plan for the steps to do next • View a summary of all your quilting projects, and their statuses, on one page • Access the app and your account’s data from different devices The app is free to download. With your Free trial membership, you can enter up to 5 projects. To continue using the app after this trial period, you need to make an in-app purchase to subscribe to one of two membership plans. (All prices are listed in USD.) Essential subscription: Monthly $2.99 Yearly $29.99 Premium subscription: Monthly $4.99 Yearly $49.99 Information about auto-renewable subscriptions: 1. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. 2. App Store may apply any sales tax that is applicable in your location for all their products. 3. Subscriptions may be managed by users by turning the auto-renewal On or Off on your phone’s Settings > Subscription page. 4. Subscription gets renewed automatically unless the auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current payment period. 5. Subscribed account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period and identifies the cost of the renewal. 6. You may unsubscribe at any time. This cancellation will take effect after the current subscription has expired. We hope you find the Quiltful app useful and that it helps you organize your projects. The goal is to enjoy finishing those quilts! Please join the “Quiltful Community Group” on Facebook to keep up with the latest Quiltful news: Quiltful Group | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/quiltful Privacy Policy https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/68536476 Terms & Conditions https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/68536476

Screenshots

Aurifil4 screens
Quiltful4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quiltful at 78% against Aurifil's 5%. Quiltful also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 33 months). Aurifil's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Quiltful sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Aurifil asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quiltful holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Aurifil's written reviews are positive against 78% of Quiltful's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aurifil ships an update every 33 months, Quiltful monthly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Aurifil versus Quiltful: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAurifilQuiltful
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (14 ratings)4.4 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews4.8% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1436 — better
Update frequencyEvery 33 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSvapnaQuiltful, Inc.

Customer experience

Aurifil

All ratings14 ratings
Positive7.1%
Neutral28.6%
Negative64.3%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive4.8%
Neutral28.6%
Negative66.7%

Quiltful

All ratings35 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

In-app purchases

None

Aurifil

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Quiltful

Subscriptions4
  • Essential Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Essential Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Aurifil free?
Aurifil is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quiltful free?
Quiltful is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Aurifil or Quiltful?
Quiltful is rated higher. Aurifil averages 2.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Quiltful averages 4.4 from 36 ratings.
Do Aurifil or Quiltful have ads?
Neither Aurifil nor Quiltful shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aurifil or Quiltful?
Aurifil ships an update every 33 months, and Quiltful monthly. Most recently, Aurifil was updated on October 23, 2026 and Quiltful on October 23, 2026.

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