Comparison

Jimdo Creator vs Format

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

Head to head
About

Jimdo Creator

Easily build and manage your own free website, blog, or online store on the go. Choose a template, add content like text and photos, and ensure your site looks great on any device. Edit existing sites or start a new one from your smartphone or tablet.

Highlights
  • Create free responsive websites
  • Add and edit blog posts
  • Build an online store
  • Manage website navigation
  • Insert text and photos
  • Edit orders on-the-go
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With the Jimdo Creator app you can easily create your own free website with responsive website design, a blog, an online store, and much more. And edit it on-the-go! The Jimdo Creator app has been downloaded over a million times and has helped to create some of the 20 million websites now online with Jimdo. What do you want to show on your website? Your website. Always available. Always with you. *What the app can do* New to Jimdo? It’s so quick and easy to get your new website online. Choose your template, select a domain, insert text and photos—done! The design of your Jimdo website is automatically responsive, so it is optimized for smartphones, tablets and desktop computers. In addition to the app, you can also edit your website on a desktop computer to use many more features. Already with Jimdo? You can edit your existing website with the app. Wherever you are with your iPhone or iPad—your website is right there with you. App features Navigation: Add new subpages to your website—or you can change, hide or delete these pages. Content for your website: Write or publish blog posts, add photos, photo galleries, text, headings, and buttons to your website. Structure for your website: Headings, spacing, and lines can help your visitors get a great overview of your website. Online store: You can see and edit your open and closed orders directly in the app. Mark items as sent and/or paid to have even more control on-the-go. What else can Jimdo do? Use the desktop version for even more features including more online store options, search engine optimization (SEO), contact forms and much more. Also: We’re always working on making the Jimdo Creator app even better, and will continue to release new features for it. We can’t wait to see your new website +++ We'd love to hear from you. Send us your suggestions and comments! +++ Ideas, suggestions, or comments? Please share them with us: mobile-feedback@jimdo.com Terms of Use: http://www.jimdo.com/info/terms-of-use-privacy/ Privacy Policy: http://www.jimdo.com/info/privacy-statement/

About

Format

Build and manage a professional online portfolio with beautiful themes and integrated business tools. Showcase your work, promote and sell it, and update your site on the go. This platform supports creatives at every stage of their business.

Highlights
  • Build stunning online portfolios
  • Manage gallery and collection pages
  • Create and edit blog posts
  • Promote and sell your work
  • Update website on the go
  • Password protect galleries
Features
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Meet Format, the portfolio platform that empowers creatives to succeed. A website builder and so much more, with beautiful themes that showcase your work alongside integrated business tools. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re a full-time professional, Format has the tools and support you need at every stage of your business. Build a stunning online portfolio in minutes, promote, and sell your work all in one spot. **Voted most trusted by creative professionals across the globe, Format is the top choice to build your website.** Overview Change your website on the go with the Format app. Update in real time and see how it looks with your overall site — in one streamlined workflow. You can quickly upload a photo, rearrange it, and view the changes on your live portfolio. Or easily manage your website navigation using our Site Menu tab. When you’re done, a simple tap brings you right back to the app to continue editing. App Features Create and Manage Gallery Pages • Create, edit, and rearrange your galleries however you like • Upload photos, link videos, and add text easily and intuitively • Access and seamlessly share your portfolio content with others • Password protect your website and galleries from unwanted visitors • Edit image and video captions using our formatting tools, or with your own custom HTML code • Manage your portfolio website’s menu from the Site Menu tab • Upload photos from other apps using Format’s Share Extension Create and Manage Collection Pages • Create a visual menu to display your portfolio in a way that reflects your brand • Link to similar galleries and pages in your website • Efficient way to categorize work all in one place for simple navigation Create a Blog • Create and edit blog posts directly from your phone with an intuitive CMS • Add videos and images from your camera roll, existing Format galleries, or Dropbox • Rearrange images in an image set and choose the display style without leaving the app • Grow your audience by providing behind-the-scenes access to your work Support • Fast and friendly support in every time zone • 24/7 help for all users What Our Users are Saying About Us • “Format has helped me contextualize my work in a way that no other platform has before. The ability to add multiple text elements throughout a gallery, the fully customizable design templates, and the intuitive drag-and-drop feature have all enabled me to display my work as an immersive visual narrative.” • “With Format and their very helpful, responsive team, I have been able to build myself and maintain an impressive website which I am at ease with and happy and proud to share with future employers and business contacts. The platform is so straightforward and intuitive, and if you ever need help, the team is always on hand to help.” • “I set up and customized a website theme in about 30 minutes, now that I know the ins and outs! Format rocks, and I love your customer service.” Whether you’re a photographer, illustrator, designer, videographer, model, artist, or influencer, Format makes it easy to captivate your audience with a head-turning online portfolio website. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/useformat Got questions? Visit http://help.format.com/

Screenshots

Jimdo Creator4 screens
Format4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Jimdo Creator at 4.6 against Format's 1.0. Jimdo Creator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (74% vs 48%). Format's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jimdo Creator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jimdo Creator has 803 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Jimdo Creator's written reviews are positive against 48% of Format's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jimdo Creator ships an update every 4 months, Format every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Jimdo Creator versus Format: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJimdo CreatorFormat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (803 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews74.4% of reviews — better47.6% of reviews
Number of ratings803 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJimdo GmbHIdeaform Inc.

Customer experience

Jimdo Creator

All ratings778 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews644 reviews
Positive74.4%
Neutral6.5%
Negative19.1%

Format

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral11.0%
Negative41.5%

User reviews

Jimdo Creator

From 803 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Intuitive interface
  • 💡 Great for beginners
  • 🔥 Awesome website builder
  • 👌 Excellent app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Poor customer support
  • 📵 Limited functionality on mobile
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate
  • 🚫 Forced to create new website

Format

From 1 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Straightforward design
  • 👍 Professional looking websites
  • 👍 Good for beginners
  • 👍 Great for artists

Room to improve

  • 👎 Lacking mobile functionality
  • 👎 Limited features on mobile
  • 👎 No iPad version
  • 👎 Basic and not useful
  • 👎 Slow upload speeds

Bugs and requests

Jimdo Creator

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Unable to log in or access account
  • Editing features not working properly
  • Syncing issues between mobile and desktop
  • Unexpected errors when making changes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more customization options
  • Improve mobile editing capabilities
  • Provide better customer support
  • Fix login and account issues
  • Allow deleting of website elements

Format

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes
  • App freezes
  • App quits
  • Errors during large uploads
  • Crashes when adding external links
Show 10 more
  • Cannot delete submenus
  • App glitches
  • App force closing
  • General errors
  • App doesn't refresh changes
  • Wrong password issues
  • Website deactivated
  • Blog option never works
  • App doesn't work on M1 iPad Pro
  • Sliver of UI on launch

Requested features

19 requests
  • iPad version
  • iPad OS support
  • Android version
  • Client gallery viewing
  • Client selection viewing
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  • Workflow service on app
  • iPad optimized app
  • Full site features in app
  • Editing pages
  • Editing text
  • Adding captions
  • Editing text pages
  • Upload to blog section
  • Access proofing pages
  • Manage blogs
  • Move or copy images between galleries
  • Edit website menu
  • Edit gallery order
  • Dark mode

In-app purchases

None

Jimdo Creator

No in-app purchases

None

Format

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jimdo Creator free?
Jimdo Creator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Format free?
Format is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jimdo Creator or Format?
Jimdo Creator is rated higher. Jimdo Creator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 803 ratings, while Format averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Jimdo Creator or Format have ads?
Format shows ads; Jimdo Creator does not.
Which is updated more often, Jimdo Creator or Format?
Jimdo Creator ships an update every 4 months, and Format every 2 months. Most recently, Jimdo Creator was updated on September 23, 2026 and Format on September 18, 2026.

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