Comparison

PieceWork Magazine vs PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS

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

PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS

Discover a variety of card-making projects for all skill levels, from quick beginner makes to intricate designs. Find inspiration for every occasion with traditional and cute styles, perfect for crafting throughout the year.

Highlights
  • Card making projects
  • Beginner to advanced designs
  • Cute and traditional styles
  • Seasonal and occasion-based crafts
  • Digital magazine issues
  • In-app purchases and subscriptions
Features
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Papercraft Essentials is packed with fun cards you can make in an evening! With the emphasis on cute and traditional styles, the magazine combines quick makes for beginners with more in-depth projects for intermediate and advanced crafters. Every occasion is covered throughout the year, so there’s something for everyone each month and you’re sure to find inspiration for your latest makes – whether it’s a quick decoupage creation or a more complicated heat-embossed design! Please note the free gift included with the print version of the magazine is not included. ---------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase. -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. -If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

Screenshots

PieceWork Magazine4 screens
PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS at 5.0 against PieceWork Magazine's 4.5. PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS also leads on iOS requirement (11.2 vs 13.0). PieceWork Magazine's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (69 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $26.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PieceWork Magazine has 69 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PieceWork Magazine ships an update every 7 months, PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PieceWork Magazine versus PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPieceWork MagazinePAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (69 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings69 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 25 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLong Thread Media LLCPractical Publishing International Ltd

Customer experience

PieceWork Magazine

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

PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
10 purchases

PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS

Subscriptions2
  • Papercraft Essentials Auto Renewable Subscription$26.996 Months
  • Papercraft Essentials Auto Renewable Subscription1 Month trial$44.991 Year
One-time8
  • 126 (id:794649)$5.99
  • 125 (id:794647)$5.99
  • 124 (id:794645)$5.99
Show 5 more
  • 118 (id:794379)$5.99
  • 135 (id:791844)$5.99
  • 136 (id:791846)$5.99
  • 137 (id:791848)$5.99
  • Die-cutting ess... (id:809427)$9.99

Questions

Is PieceWork Magazine free?
PieceWork Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS free?
PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PieceWork Magazine or PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS?
PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS is rated higher. PieceWork Magazine averages 4.5 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do PieceWork Magazine or PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS have ads?
Neither PieceWork Magazine nor PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PieceWork Magazine or PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS?
PieceWork Magazine ships an update every 7 months, and PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS every 25 months. Most recently, PieceWork Magazine was updated on October 9, 2026 and PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS on September 15, 2026.

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