Comparison

AcuSpark2 vs Quilt Duck

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Sewing machine usage instructions
  • QR code scanning for machine status
  • Step-by-step sewing method videos
  • Presser foot descriptions
  • Stitch chart
  • Multilingual support
Features
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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.

About

Quilt Duck

Visualize your fabric in various quilt designs before you cut. Photograph your materials, experiment with colors and layouts, and get yardage calculations. Make confident quilting decisions with this design tool.

Highlights
  • Photograph and apply real fabrics to quilt patterns
  • Experiment with color, contrast, and layout
  • Find coordinating fabrics using your camera
  • Calculate fabric yardage
  • Generate cutting lists
  • Access 50+ quilt patterns
Features
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“Honey, you’re a programmer — write me a mobile app that lets me photograph my fabric and arrange it in dozens of different quilt patterns. I want to see my next quilt with my fabric before I start cutting. Oh, and can it calculate the yardage and provide a cutting list?” “Sure, love, I think I can do that.” Enter Quilt Duck! Quilt Duck was built to answer a simple question: What will this quilt look like with my fabric? Quilt Duck offers a Free Version • Photograph real fabrics and apply them to classic quilt patterns — flying geese, friendship star, and others • Experiment with color, contrast, and layout • Find coordinating fabrics using your camera — at home or at the fabric store • Make confident decisions before cutting precious fabric • The free version allows you to create four fabric swatches and design quilts with twelve classic patterns The Full Version is unlocked from within the app √ Access to 50+ quilt patterns — starry bursts, whimsical waves, sturdy log cabins and bright bear claws √ Add unlimited fabric swatches √ Calculate fabric yardage and generate cutting dimensions automatically √ One-time purchase, no subscription! See your fabric in your quilt before you start cutting.

Screenshots

AcuSpark24 screens
Quilt Duck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quilt Duck at 92% against AcuSpark2's 33%. Quilt Duck also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). AcuSpark2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Quilt Duck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AcuSpark2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quilt Duck holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of AcuSpark2's written reviews are positive against 92% of Quilt Duck's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AcuSpark2 ships an update every 8 months, Quilt Duck every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AcuSpark2 versus Quilt Duck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcuSpark2Quilt Duck
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings)4.8 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews91.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings314 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJANOME CorporationRodney Peterson

Customer experience

AcuSpark2

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Quilt Duck

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%

In-app purchases

None

AcuSpark2

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Quilt Duck

One-time1
  • Full Version$29.95

Questions

Is AcuSpark2 free?
AcuSpark2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quilt Duck free?
Quilt Duck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AcuSpark2 or Quilt Duck?
Quilt Duck is rated higher. AcuSpark2 averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Quilt Duck averages 4.8 from 14 ratings.
Do AcuSpark2 or Quilt Duck have ads?
Neither AcuSpark2 nor Quilt Duck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AcuSpark2 or Quilt Duck?
AcuSpark2 ships an update every 8 months, and Quilt Duck every 3 weeks. Most recently, AcuSpark2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Quilt Duck on October 30, 2026.

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