# Aurifil vs CREATIVATE

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 (404 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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

CREATIVATE holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CREATIVATE has 404 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.

Aurifil ships an update every 33 months, CREATIVATE every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aurifil | CREATIVATE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurifil/id399601393/reviews) | **[4.4 (404 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creativate/id1548312728/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **404** |
| Positive reviews | 4.8% of reviews | **17.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 374 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Svapna](https://appshunter.io/developer/329011632) | [VSM Group AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/444087287) |

## What reviewers say

### Aurifil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurifil/id399601393)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CREATIVATE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creativate/id1548312728)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ PhotoStitch feature praised
- 📍 Design Positioning functionality works well
- 👁️ Visual preview before stitching saves time and materials
- 📱 Monitor function tracks embroidery progress
- 🎨 Useful for design creation and embroidery work

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- ⚠️ Measurement unit selection screen broken/unresponsive
- 🔐 Login functionality severely broken
- ⏱️ Extremely slow performance
- 📱 Poor mobile optimization for smaller screens

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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.)


## Frequently asked 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 404 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 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*