Comparison

iWeaveIt vs CREATIVATE

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

Head to head
About

iWeaveIt

Design hand weaving patterns with this intuitive app. Create and edit drafts, manage yarns, and track your weaving progress. Supports WIF file import/export and iCloud syncing for seamless design across devices.

Highlights
  • Design and edit weaving drafts
  • Yarn and project management
  • Track weaving progress
  • WIF file import and export
  • iCloud syncing across devices
  • Gesture-based editing
  • Print drafts directly
Currently charting
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iWeaveiIt is drawdown app for designing hand weaving patterns. It was developed by the same people who did WeaveIt for the PC Windows environment. The single purchase of iWeaveIt will download to both your iPhone and your iPad. The iWeaveIt app supports Apple’s human interface guidelines with many of Apple's features. It uses gestures and touches for draft manipulation. This makes the program easy to use on the iPhone, iPod and iPad. The many animations give the program pizazz. The result is a fun and enticing program to create and view weaving drafts. √ Zoom with gestures, double click and two finger click similar to Apple’s Map program. √ Create and edit threading, treadling, and tieup for your drafts with multiple edit functions ( cut, copy, paste, flip, wrap, and change colors). √ Supports lift plans. √ Multiple levels of undo are available for editing. √ Create custom color palettes. √ Reads and writes WIF files. √ Export your pattern drafts as WIF files via email, iCloud or save to local storage and transfer with iTunes. √ Import WIF files into iWeaveIt from email or internet (www.handweaving.net) with only one click. WIF files are recognized for iWeaveIt and load immediately. √ Sync files using iCloud between all your devices (iPhone, iPod, iPad and Macintosh, Windows PC). √ Print the draft to your air printer. You do not have to email or transfer your file to another computer. √ View one repeat of the design or multiple repeats to get a feel for how the whole cloth will look. Editing allows up to 8 shafts on iPhone and 24 shafts on iPad. The following modules are now included with the app at original purchase √ Yarn and Project Management √ Tracking your threading or treadling while you weave √ Designer One -- Add Tabby, Turn Drafts, Find Floats,

About

CREATIVATE

This app is a comprehensive creative companion for sewing, embroidery, quilting, and craft cutting. It offers step-by-step guidance, tutorials, and editing tools to help users learn and create. It also allows direct control of compatible smart machines for enhanced crafting.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step machine guidance
  • Stitch database and tutorials
  • Embroidery editor and design placement
  • Quilt design and cutting charts
  • Craft cutting design tools
  • Direct machine control
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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

iWeaveIt2 screens
CREATIVATE4 screens

Verdict

The call

iWeaveIt and CREATIVATE both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of iWeaveIt's written reviews are positive against 18% of CREATIVATE's. iWeaveIt also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#98 vs unranked). CREATIVATE's advantage is price (Free vs $39.99) and ratings volume (405 vs 76). On rating, update cadence, 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

CREATIVATE is free to download; iWeaveIt costs $39.99 up front. CREATIVATE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. iWeaveIt asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for iWeaveIt against 4.4 for CREATIVATE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CREATIVATE has 405 ratings behind it against 76, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of iWeaveIt's written reviews are positive against 18% of CREATIVATE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
iWeaveIt versus CREATIVATE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriWeaveItCREATIVATE
Price$39.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (76 ratings) — better4.4 (405 ratings)
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews — better17.6% of reviews
Number of ratings76405 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#98 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB376 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCanyon Art, LLC.VSM Group AB

Customer experience

iWeaveIt

All ratings76 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative20.5%

CREATIVATE

All ratings405 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative13.1%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive17.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative78.4%

Bugs and requests

iWeaveIt

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

iWeaveIt

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

CREATIVATE

Subscriptions3
  • CREATIVATE Essential$9.991 Month
  • CREATIVATE Extra$19.991 Month
  • CREATIVATE Elite Membership$39.991 Month

Questions

Is iWeaveIt free?
iWeaveIt costs $39.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CREATIVATE free?
CREATIVATE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iWeaveIt or CREATIVATE?
iWeaveIt is rated higher. iWeaveIt averages 4.4 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while CREATIVATE averages 4.4 from 405 ratings.
Do iWeaveIt or CREATIVATE have ads?
Neither iWeaveIt nor CREATIVATE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iWeaveIt or CREATIVATE?
iWeaveIt ships an update every 6 weeks, and CREATIVATE every 6 weeks. Most recently, iWeaveIt was updated on November 6, 2026 and CREATIVATE on November 3, 2026.

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