Comparison

American Miniaturist vs Craft DIY Tutorial

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

Head to head
About

American Miniaturist

Explore the world of miniatures with this digital magazine. Each issue offers step-by-step projects, artisan features, show updates, and contests. Enjoy 100 glossy pages of full-color photos and engaging content.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step projects
  • Articles on amazing artisans
  • National show updates
  • Miniature news
  • Contests and giveaways
  • Full-color photos
Features
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American Miniaturist is one of America's favorite mini magazines. Each issue is filled to the brim with step-by-step projects, interesting articles, and exciting regular features like amazing artisans, miniature news, national show updates, reader letters, and great contests and giveaways. This handbag-sized magazine features 100 glossy pages and beautiful, full-color photos. ---------------------------------------------- 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

About

Craft DIY Tutorial

Discover thousands of easy-to-follow DIY craft tutorials for all skill levels. Learn various techniques from home decor to jewelry making, with beginner-friendly guidance and personalized recommendations. Create beautiful handmade items for yourself or as thoughtful gifts.

Highlights
  • Thousands of DIY craft tutorials
  • Beginner-friendly learning path
  • Personalized project recommendations
  • Offline tutorial downloads
  • Sustainable crafting projects
  • Gift-giving idea collections
Features
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Unlock your creative potential with thousands of easy-to-follow DIY craft tutorials designed for every skill level. Whether you're a complete beginner or experienced maker, discover projects that transform everyday materials into beautiful handmade creations. Father's Day Special Collection Create meaningful handmade gifts that dad will treasure forever. Our curated Father's Day collection features personalized woodworking projects, custom tool organizers, leather crafts, engraved keepsakes, and heartfelt card designs. Show your appreciation with something made by hand and straight from the heart. Browse dedicated gift guides with projects ranging from quick 30-minute crafts to weekend woodworking builds. What You'll Master Explore diverse categories including home decoration, seasonal crafts, upcycling projects, paper arts, fabric crafts, jewelry making, painting techniques, and furniture restoration. Each project includes difficulty ratings, time estimates, and budget-friendly material alternatives. Learn techniques like decoupage, macramé, embroidery, resin casting, wood burning, and more through clear video demonstrations and detailed photo guides. Beginner-Friendly Approach Our structured learning path takes you from basic techniques to advanced skills. Start with simple projects using household items, then gradually progress to sophisticated creations. No expensive tools or specialty supplies required to begin. Each tutorial breaks down complex processes into manageable steps, explaining techniques as you go. Built-in progress tracking celebrates your completed projects and skill development. Personalized Discovery Receive craft recommendations based on your interests, available materials, and skill level. Save favorite projects to custom collections, set reminders for seasonal crafts, and get notifications about trending ideas. Our smart search filters help you find projects by occasion, material type, time commitment, or difficulty level. Practical Features Download tutorials for reference while working, even without internet connection. Shopping list generator helps you gather materials efficiently. Timer functions keep multi-step projects on track. Measurement converters and material calculators eliminate guesswork. Video playback controls let you pause, rewind, and review techniques at your own pace. Sustainable Crafting Discover upcycling and repurposing projects that give new life to materials you already own. Reduce waste while creating beautiful items for your home or as gifts. Learn environmentally conscious crafting practices that benefit both your creativity and the planet. Gift-Giving Solutions Never struggle with gift ideas again. Browse curated collections for birthdays, holidays, housewarmings, weddings, and special occasions. Handmade gifts carry personal meaning that store-bought items cannot match. Create customized presents that reflect the recipient's personality and your relationship. Home Transformation Elevate your living space with custom decorations, organizational solutions, and furniture makeovers. Save money while achieving designer looks through DIY projects. Seasonal decoration guides help you refresh your home throughout the year with timely wreaths, centerpieces, and themed accents. Skill Building for Life Develop valuable hands-on skills that foster creativity, problem-solving, and self-reliance. Crafting provides therapeutic benefits, stress relief, and the satisfaction of creating with your own hands. Build confidence as you complete projects and discover hidden talents. Start your crafting journey today and experience the joy of making something beautiful with your own hands. Download now and transform inspiration into reality. Terms of use - http://thecookbk.com/terms.php?appname=diy.crafts.ideas.projects Privacy Policy - http://thecookbk.com/privacy.php?appname=diy.crafts.ideas.projects

Screenshots

American Miniaturist1 screens
Craft DIY Tutorial4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Craft DIY Tutorial at fortnightly against American Miniaturist's every 12 months. Craft DIY Tutorial also leads on ratings volume (541 vs 14). American Miniaturist's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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. American Miniaturist sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Craft DIY Tutorial sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

American Miniaturist holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Craft DIY Tutorial has 541 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of American Miniaturist's written reviews are positive against 55% of Craft DIY Tutorial's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

American Miniaturist ships an update every 12 months, Craft DIY Tutorial fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
American Miniaturist versus Craft DIY Tutorial: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmerican MiniaturistCraft DIY Tutorial
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (14 ratings) — better4.6 (541 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews54.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14541 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB42 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperAshdown BroadcastingRiafy Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Customer experience

American Miniaturist

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Craft DIY Tutorial

All ratings541 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive54.8%
Neutral9.5%
Negative35.7%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

American Miniaturist

One-time10
  • issue138$5.99
  • Issue 157 American Miniaturist$5.99
  • Issue 127 American Miniaturist$5.99
Show 7 more
  • Issue 124 American Miniaturist$6.99
  • Issue 120 American Miniaturist$6.99
  • Issue 118 American Miniaturist$6.99
  • Issue 158 American Miniaturist$6.99
  • issue161$6.99
  • 131$6.99
  • American Miniaturist Back Issue Bundle$16.99
8 purchases

Craft DIY Tutorial

Subscriptions7
  • DIY Crafts- Monthly Plan$11.491 Month
  • DIY Crafts - Monthly Trial3 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • DIY Crafts - Yearly1 Year trial$29.991 Year
Show 4 more
  • DIY Crafts - Yearly$31.991 Year
  • DIY Crafts - Yearly Trial3 Days trial$38.991 Year
  • DIY Crafts - 6 month$39.996 Months
  • DIY Crafts- 6 month discounted1 Month trial$39.996 Months
One-time1
  • 7 days premium$2.99

Questions

Is American Miniaturist free?
American Miniaturist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Craft DIY Tutorial free?
Craft DIY Tutorial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, American Miniaturist or Craft DIY Tutorial?
American Miniaturist is rated higher. American Miniaturist averages 5.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Craft DIY Tutorial averages 4.6 from 541 ratings.
Do American Miniaturist or Craft DIY Tutorial have ads?
Neither American Miniaturist nor Craft DIY Tutorial shows ads.
Which is updated more often, American Miniaturist or Craft DIY Tutorial?
American Miniaturist ships an update every 12 months, and Craft DIY Tutorial fortnightly. Most recently, American Miniaturist was updated on November 1, 2026 and Craft DIY Tutorial on November 9, 2026.

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