# iWeaveIt vs CREATIVATE

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 chart position (#112 vs unranked). CREATIVATE's advantage is price (Free vs $39.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

CREATIVATE is free to download; iWeaveIt costs $39.99 up front. iWeaveIt sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. CREATIVATE asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 402 ratings behind it against 75, 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.

iWeaveIt ships an update every 2 months, CREATIVATE every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iWeaveIt | CREATIVATE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $39.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iweaveit/id482959677/reviews) | [4.4 (402 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creativate/id1548312728/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 75 | **402** |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 17.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#112** | — |
| Size | 10 MB | 374 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Canyon Art, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/482959680) | [VSM Group AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/444087287) |

## What reviewers say

### iWeaveIt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iweaveit/id482959677)

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Design hand weaving patterns with this intuitive app. It offers gesture-based editing, supports WIF files, and allows for yarn and project management. View your designs in single or multiple repeats for a comprehensive look at your woven cloth.

**Highlights:** Gesture-based draft manipulation, Edit threading, treadling, and tieup, Supports WIF files (import/export), Yarn and project management, Track weaving progress, Create custom color palettes, Multiple undo levels

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Project and Yarn Calculator | $6.99 | one-time |
| Treadle Tracker | $6.99 | one-time |
| Designer One Tools | $6.99 | one-time |


### 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 iWeaveIt free?

iWeaveIt costs $39.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is CREATIVATE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iWeaveIt or CREATIVATE?

iWeaveIt and CREATIVATE are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 75 and 402 ratings respectively.

### 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 2 months, and CREATIVATE every 5 weeks. Most recently, iWeaveIt was updated on October 14, 2026 and CREATIVATE on October 15, 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.*