Comparison

PieceWork Magazine vs Primitive Quilts and Projects

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

Head to head
About

PieceWork Magazine

Explore the personal stories and handwork of traditional makers worldwide. Each issue features in-depth how-to techniques and step-by-step projects for knitters, embroiderers, lacemakers, crocheters, and quilters.

Highlights
  • Traditional maker stories
  • In-depth how-to techniques
  • Step-by-step projects
  • Full-color photographs
  • Well-researched articles
  • Focus on needlework traditions
Features
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PieceWork magazine explores the personal stories and handwork of traditional makers from around the world, and investigates how specific objects were crafted and the stories behind them. Each issue includes beautiful full-color photographs, well-researched articles, and a wide range of in-depth how-to techniques and step-by-step projects, making needlework traditions come alive for today’s knitters, embroiderers, lacemakers, crocheters, and quilters. By downloading PieceWork Magazine, you can either purchase single issues OR subscribe to the below offer(s): • Single issue: US$6.99 • 1 year subscription (4 issues per year): US$29.99, automatically renewed until cancelled When purchasing through iTunes your account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will auto-renew unless you turn this off 24 hours before the subscription runs out. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings. You can manage your subscription through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://longthreadmedia.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://longthreadmedia.com/terms-of-use/

About

Primitive Quilts and Projects

Discover a quarterly magazine filled with over 15 unique patterns for quilting, rug hooking, stitching, and applique. This publication celebrates primitive artistry with contributions from established and emerging designers. Available digitally and in print.

Highlights
  • 15+ complete craft patterns
  • Quilting, rug hooking, stitching, applique
  • Features favorite and new designers
  • Quarterly publication
  • Available in print and digital
Features
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This is a beautiful project-based magazine with no less than 15 complete patterns for quilting, rug hooking, stitching, applique and more! This is the only publication dedicated to the primitive artisn. All your favorite designers PLUS new and upcoming talents. Publishing quarterly, this magazine is also available in print form. www.primitivequiltsandprojects.com Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. One year subscription - $27.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Please visit http://www.magzter.com/ns/privacy-policy.html for our Privacy Policy and http://www.magzter.com/ns/terms_condition.html for our Terms & Conditions

Screenshots

PieceWork Magazine4 screens
Primitive Quilts and Projects4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PieceWork Magazine at 4.5 against Primitive Quilts and Projects's 3.4. PieceWork Magazine also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (19% vs 0%). Primitive Quilts and Projects's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. PieceWork Magazine sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and Primitive Quilts and Projects sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PieceWork Magazine holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PieceWork Magazine has 69 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of PieceWork Magazine's written reviews are positive against 0% of Primitive Quilts and Projects's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PieceWork Magazine ships an update every 7 months, Primitive Quilts and Projects every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PieceWork Magazine versus Primitive Quilts and Projects: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPieceWork MagazinePrimitive Quilts and Projects
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (69 ratings) — better3.4 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings69 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLong Thread Media LLCMagzter Inc.

Customer experience

PieceWork Magazine

All ratings69 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral1.4%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive18.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative68.8%

Primitive Quilts and Projects

All ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative85.7%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

PieceWork Magazine

Subscriptions2
  • Piecework Subscription$29.991 Year
  • Subscription 1 year$34.991 Year
One-time9
  • Piecework May-June 2012$6.99
  • PieceWork July/August 2012$6.99
  • PieceWork September/October 2012$6.99
Show 6 more
  • PieceWork November/December 2012$6.99
  • PieceWork January/February 2013$6.99
  • PieceWork - March/April 2013$6.99
  • PieceWork May/June 2013$6.99
  • January/February 2014$6.99
  • PieceWork Magazine May/June 2014$6.99
11 purchases

Primitive Quilts and Projects

Subscriptions1
  • Primitive Quilts and Projects$19.991 Year
One-time10
  • Primitive Quilts and Projects - Fall 2013$6.99
  • Primitive Quilts and Projects - Spring 2013$6.99
  • Primitive Quilts and Projects - Winter 2011$6.99
Show 7 more
  • Primitive Quilts and Projects - Winter 2013$6.99
  • com.magzter.primitivequiltsandprojects.summer2013$6.99
  • Primitive Quilts and Projects - Winter 2012$6.99
  • Primitive Quilts and Projects - Summer 2011$6.99
  • Primitive Quilts and Projects - Spring 2014$6.99
  • Primitive Quilts and Projects - Winter 2014$6.99
  • Primitive Quilts and Projects - Fall 2011$6.99

Questions

Is PieceWork Magazine free?
PieceWork Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Primitive Quilts and Projects free?
Primitive Quilts and Projects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PieceWork Magazine or Primitive Quilts and Projects?
PieceWork Magazine is rated higher. PieceWork Magazine averages 4.5 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Primitive Quilts and Projects averages 3.4 from 10 ratings.
Do PieceWork Magazine or Primitive Quilts and Projects have ads?
Neither PieceWork Magazine nor Primitive Quilts and Projects shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PieceWork Magazine or Primitive Quilts and Projects?
PieceWork Magazine ships an update every 7 months, and Primitive Quilts and Projects every 6 months. Most recently, PieceWork Magazine was updated on October 31, 2026 and Primitive Quilts and Projects on October 23, 2026.

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