# Michaels Stores vs Hobbii

Michaels Stores and Hobbii both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Hobbii's written reviews are positive against 8% of Michaels Stores's. Michaels Stores's advantage is ratings volume (271K vs 3.6K) and chart position (#99 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Michaels Stores against 4.9 for Hobbii. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Michaels Stores has 271K ratings behind it against 3.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 8% of Michaels Stores's written reviews are positive against 68% of Hobbii's.

Michaels Stores ships an update fortnightly, Hobbii every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Michaels Stores | Hobbii |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (271K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/michaels-stores/id445458809/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobbii/id1547498844/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **271K** | 3.6K |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | **68.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#99** | — |
| Size | 416 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michaels Stores, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/445458812) | [Hobbii A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544414989) |

## What reviewers say

### Michaels Stores

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/michaels-stores/id445458809)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

Shop for all your arts and crafts needs, find store locations, and access project ideas. Save money with weekly ads and coupons, and earn rewards through the Michaels Rewards program.

**Highlights:** Shop for craft supplies, Locate nearby stores, Voice search for items, Check product availability and prices, Create shopping lists, View weekly ads and coupons, Access project ideas, Join Michaels Rewards program

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💳 Convenient curbside pickup
- 🛒 Wide variety of products
- 💰 Great sales and coupons
- 🎨 Inspiration for crafts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Inaccurate in-stock information
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
- 🤖 Poor customer service
- 🔙 Frustrating navigation and back button issues
- 🔍 Ineffective search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing and freezing issues
- Incorrect order fulfillment and shipping
- Rewards program sync problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to check gift card balance
- Option to filter by in-store availability
- Improved order tracking and status updates
- Better integration between app and website


### Hobbii

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobbii/id1547498844)

Discover a universe for yarn lovers with weekly bingo, thousands of items at great prices, and secure shopping. Enjoy fast delivery, a satisfaction guarantee, and excellent customer service. Manage your orders and earn points within your personal profile.

**Highlights:** Weekly Hobbii Bingo, Thousands of yarn items, Great prices, Easy and secure shopping, Fast delivery, 100% satisfaction guarantee, My Hobbii profile for points and orders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Variety of yarns
- 💕 Great customer service
- 🎨 Beautiful colors
- 💰 Affordable prices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 📱 iPad app limitations
- 🔍 Lacking key website features
- 🚢 Slow shipping
- 💸 Expensive shipping costs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Scrolling issues
- Bingo not working properly
- Inability to view cart/checkout
- Compatibility issues with iOS 16

**Requested features**

- Dedicated iPad app
- Ability to view patterns and yarn requirements
- Wish list functionality
- More bingo game times
- Ability to write reviews from the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Michaels Stores free?

Michaels Stores is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hobbii free?

Hobbii is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Michaels Stores or Hobbii?

Hobbii is rated higher. Michaels Stores averages 4.8 out of 5 from 271K ratings, while Hobbii averages 4.9 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do Michaels Stores or Hobbii have ads?

Neither Michaels Stores nor Hobbii shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Michaels Stores or Hobbii?

Michaels Stores ships an update fortnightly, and Hobbii every 2 weeks. Most recently, Michaels Stores was updated on September 25, 2026 and Hobbii on September 22, 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.*