# Victoria vs Handwoven

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Handwoven at 63% against Victoria's 17%. Handwoven also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Victoria's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Victoria sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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.

Handwoven holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 224 and 302 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Victoria's written reviews are positive against 63% of Handwoven's.

Victoria ships an update every 4 months, Handwoven every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Victoria | Handwoven |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (224 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/victoria/id577145224/reviews) | **[4.9 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwoven/id1480296464/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 224 | **302** |
| Positive reviews | 16.9% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 22 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hoffman Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/577123524) | [Long Thread Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480296463) |

## What reviewers say

### Victoria

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/victoria/id577145224)

This app provides a digital escape for those seeking inspiration in decorating, entertaining, and cooking. Explore beautiful pages filled with recipes, travel stories, and essays from inspiring women. Enjoy a curated experience focused on femininity, passion, and an enterprising spirit.

**Highlights:** Decorating ideas, Entertaining tips, Recipes, Travel stories, Essays from inspiring women, Digital magazine format

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Victoria \| 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Victoria | $2.99 | per 2 months |
| Victoria \| 6 Months | $10.99 | per 6 months |
| Victoria \| 12 Months | $19.99 | per year |
| May/June 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| March /April 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |
| October 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |
| November-December 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Best Of Britain 2013 | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Lovely magazine content
- ✨ Beautiful photography
- 😌 Escape and relaxation

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Lost purchased magazines
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🚫 Cannot access subscriptions
- 💸 Wasted money on app
- 😩 Frustrating user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Magazines disappear after purchase
- App crashes during reading
- Subscription not recognized
- Downloads fail
- Unable to restore purchased issues

**Requested features**

- Restore old app functionality
- Improve app stability
- Fix subscription access
- Provide better customer support
- Clarify digital vs. hard copy purchases


### Handwoven

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwoven/id1480296464)

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:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| One Year Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| March-April 2019 | $7.99 | one-time |
| November-December 2019 | $7.99 | one-time |
| March/April 2020 | $7.99 | one-time |
| September/October 2020 | $7.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2021 | $7.99 | one-time |
| September/October 2022 | $7.99 | one-time |
| March/April 2023 | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Access to back issues
- 👍 Great magazine content
- 👍 Useful for learning weaving
- 👍 Good for finding patterns
- 👍 Digital subscription is joyful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bookmarks losing photos
- 🐛 Bookmarks disappearing
- 🐛 Search function not sophisticated
- 🐛 Search doesn't find designer/yarn/loom
- 🐛 Bookmarking is pointless without photos

**Reported bugs**

- 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)

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Victoria free?

Victoria 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, Victoria or Handwoven?

Handwoven is rated higher. Victoria averages 4.6 out of 5 from 224 ratings, while Handwoven averages 4.9 from 302 ratings.

### Do Victoria or Handwoven have ads?

Neither Victoria nor Handwoven shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Victoria or Handwoven?

Victoria ships an update every 4 months, and Handwoven every 5 months. Most recently, Victoria was updated on November 1, 2026 and Handwoven on November 3, 2026.

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