Comparison

Aurifil vs CREATIVATE

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

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

Aurifil4 screens
CREATIVATE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CREATIVATE at 4.4 against Aurifil's 2.0. CREATIVATE also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 33 months) and ratings volume (402 vs 14). Aurifil's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CREATIVATE holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CREATIVATE has 402 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Aurifil's written reviews are positive against 18% of CREATIVATE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aurifil ships an update every 33 months, CREATIVATE every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Aurifil versus CREATIVATE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAurifilCREATIVATE
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (14 ratings)4.4 (402 ratings) — better
Positive reviews4.8% of reviews17.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14402 — better
Update frequencyEvery 33 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB374 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSvapnaVSM Group AB

Customer experience

Aurifil

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

CREATIVATE

All ratings402 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive17.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative78.4%

Bugs and requests

Aurifil

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

Aurifil

No in-app purchases

None

CREATIVATE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aurifil free?
Aurifil is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CREATIVATE free?
CREATIVATE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Aurifil or CREATIVATE?
CREATIVATE is rated higher. Aurifil averages 2.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while CREATIVATE averages 4.4 from 402 ratings.
Do Aurifil or CREATIVATE have ads?
Neither Aurifil nor CREATIVATE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aurifil or CREATIVATE?
Aurifil ships an update every 33 months, and CREATIVATE every 5 weeks. Most recently, Aurifil was updated on October 23, 2026 and CREATIVATE on October 20, 2026.

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