AcuSpark2 vs Laurastar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AcuSpark2
This app guides you through using your sewing machine with clear instructions and helpful tips. It can scan QR codes on your machine to provide specific guidance and inspiration, even without a connected device.
- Sewing machine usage instructions
- QR code scanning for machine status
- Step-by-step sewing method videos
- Presser foot descriptions
- Stitch chart
- Multilingual support
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AcuSpark2 is an app that explains how to use the sewing machine and provides useful tips. Read the QR code displayed on the sewing machine screen with AcuSpark2 and all your questions will be answered. AcuSpark2 can also be used without a sewing machine. The app acts as a concierge, offering support and inspiring new ideas. AcuSpark2 is compatible with the following sewing machine models: Please refer to the following link : https://www7.janome.co.jp/global/softupdate/acuspark2/ Reading QR codes (linking with sewing machine): * When the QR codes displayed on the sewing machine screen are read with AcuSpark2, instructions and know-how related to the status of the sewing machine appear in the app. Features: * Offers basic knowledge on how to use the sewing machine. * Step-by-step illustrative videos for learning special sewing methods are available. * Presser foot descriptions (including optional items) * Includes a stitch chart containing the sewing machine's built-in stitches Supported languages are as follows: * English * French * Spanish * Japanese * Changing language settings Language settings can be adjusted through device settings (Settings -> General -> Language & Region). (Method may vary depending on device.) Notes: * An internet connection is required to download the data and the communication charges shall be borne by the customer. * The email address development@gm.janome.co.jp is for feedback only and no replies will be sent to emails received. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
Laurastar
Enhance your ironing experience and home care with expert advice and video tutorials. This app provides custom guides for garment care, home hygiene, and maintenance schedules. Get exclusive assistance and troubleshooting for your Laurastar device.
- Custom ironing guides
- Video tutorials on home hygiene
- Garment care and fashion tips
- House chores cleaning schedule
- Maintenance schedule generation
- Exclusive notifications
- Troubleshooting solutions
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The new Laurastar app is your ideal companion for fully enjoying your Laurastar and becoming a pro at ironing. But that's not all! Expert advice and video tutorials for garment care and a healthy home are also waiting for you. The ideal companion to fully enjoy your Laurastar Exclusive Features Tips for Maintaining Your Laurastar Expert Videos and More Exclusive Assistance User Guides Easy Troubleshooting Solutions Direct Access to After-Sales Service Tailored Tutorials Custom ironing guides, video tutorials on home hygiene, articles on garment care and fashion tips, etc! Custom house chores cleaning schedule Keeping a clean and well-organized home Automatically generated cleaning and maintenance schedule Exclusive notifications
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AcuSpark2 at 2.7 against Laurastar's 2.0. AcuSpark2 also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Laurastar's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AcuSpark2 holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of AcuSpark2's written reviews are positive against 0% of Laurastar's.
AcuSpark2 ships an update every 8 months, Laurastar every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.
| Parameter | AcuSpark2 | Laurastar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (3 ratings) — better | 2.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JANOME Corporation | Laurastar |
Customer experience
AcuSpark2
Laurastar
In-app purchases
AcuSpark2
No in-app purchases
Laurastar
No in-app purchases
