Comparison

Quiltmaker Magazine vs Handwoven

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

Head to head
About

Quiltmaker Magazine

Access a collection of new quilt patterns in every issue, suitable for various sizes and skill levels. Subscribers receive a bonus download and the digital version of the current issue, offering tips and tricks for quilting enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • 9+ new quilt patterns per issue
  • Patterns for all sizes and skill levels
  • Bonus download with trending quilt designs
  • Digital version for subscribers
  • Quilting tips and tricks
Features
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In every issue you will get 9+ brand new quilt patterns for quilts of all sizes and skill levels. We also give you a bonus download with three quilts that follow the popular red-and-white quilt trend! AND, when you subscribe, you will get the digital version of the current issue so you can start enjoying all the great tips and tricks. By downloading Quiltmaker Magazine, you can either purchase single issues OR subscribe to the below offer(s): • Single issue: US$7.99 • 1 year subscription (6 issues per year): US$35.99, 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://goldenpeakmedia.com/privacy-statement-us Terms of Use: https://goldenpeakmedia.com/terms

About

Handwoven

Explore the world of handweaving with a digital magazine. Each issue offers projects, instructions, and inspiration to enhance your skills and design creativity. Stay updated with the latest trends and techniques in the handweaving community.

Highlights
  • Handweaving projects
  • Technical skill instruction
  • Design confidence building
  • Inspiration for weavers
  • Digital magazine format
  • Subscription access to current and future issues
Features
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Connect with the handweaving world through Handwoven. Every issue is packed with projects, instruction and inspiration to help you build technical skills and design confidence. The subscription will include the current issue if you do not already own it and subsequently published future issues. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. This subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price. You may turn off auto-renewing subscriptions by going to your user’s Account Settings after purchase. Please find our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy here: https://longthreadmedia.com/terms-of-use/ https://longthreadmedia.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Quiltmaker Magazine4 screens
Handwoven4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Handwoven at 63% against Quiltmaker Magazine's 3%. Handwoven also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (302 vs 13). Quiltmaker Magazine's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). 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. Quiltmaker Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Handwoven sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Handwoven holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Handwoven has 302 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 3% of Quiltmaker Magazine's written reviews are positive against 63% of Handwoven's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quiltmaker Magazine ships an update every 7 months, Handwoven every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Quiltmaker Magazine versus Handwoven: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuiltmaker MagazineHandwoven
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (13 ratings)4.9 (302 ratings) — better
Positive reviews2.9% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13302 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPEAK MEDIA PROPERTIES LLCLong Thread Media LLC

Customer experience

Quiltmaker Magazine

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive2.9%
Neutral11.4%
Negative85.7%

Handwoven

All ratings301 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

Quiltmaker Magazine

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Handwoven

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App won't open
  • Bookmarks have no photos
  • Bookmarks have disappeared
  • Search function is useless/doesn't work
  • No access since last update (requires subscription)
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  • Patterns cannot be printed

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve search sophistication (designer, yarn, loom)
  • Fix bookmark photos
  • Allow printing of patterns

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Quiltmaker Magazine

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month | Quiltmaker$3.991 Month
  • 1 Year | Quiltmaker$34.991 Year
One-time8
  • July/August 2012 issue of Quiltmaker$7.99
  • September/October 2011$7.99
  • January/February 2013$7.99
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  • March/April 2013$7.99
  • May/June 2013$7.99
  • January/February 2014$7.99
  • November/December 2016$7.99
  • May/June 2018$7.99
10 purchases

Handwoven

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Subscription$2.491 Month
  • One Year Subscription$34.991 Year
  • 1 Year Subscription$34.991 Year
One-time7
  • March-April 2019$7.99
  • November-December 2019$7.99
  • March/April 2020$7.99
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  • September/October 2020$7.99
  • May/June 2021$7.99
  • September/October 2022$7.99
  • March/April 2023$7.99

Questions

Is Quiltmaker Magazine free?
Quiltmaker Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Handwoven free?
Handwoven is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Quiltmaker Magazine or Handwoven?
Handwoven is rated higher. Quiltmaker Magazine averages 4.1 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Handwoven averages 4.9 from 302 ratings.
Do Quiltmaker Magazine or Handwoven have ads?
Neither Quiltmaker Magazine nor Handwoven shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quiltmaker Magazine or Handwoven?
Quiltmaker Magazine ships an update every 7 months, and Handwoven every 5 months. Most recently, Quiltmaker Magazine was updated on November 1, 2026 and Handwoven on November 3, 2026.

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