Comparison

TEXoTILE vs Weave Designer

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

Head to head
About

TEXoTILE

Features
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App for textile industry community

About

Weave Designer

Features
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Weave Designer is an app that allows you to easily create and edit weaving drafts used in hand weaving directly on your smartphone. By setting the shafts, treadles, and tie-up, you can simulate complex weaving patterns (drawdowns) in real time. Because you can visually review and fine-tune your drafts as you work, it becomes much easier to imagine the finished fabric before doing a test weave. The app lets you design while understanding the structure of the weave, making it useful for everyone from beginners to experienced weavers. In addition, its smartphone-friendly interface allows you to quickly turn ideas into designs anytimeβ€”whether you’re on the go or taking a short break during your work. [Key Features] - Create Weave Drafts: Intuitively edit threading, tie-ups, and treadling with simple tap operations. - Real-time Preview: Instantly see how changes affect the weave pattern. - Thread Color Settings: Customize individual colors for both warp and weft threads. - Flexible Customization: Freely configure the number of heddles, weaving width, and treadles to match various looms. - PDF Export: Save, share, and print your weave drafts as PDF files. [Basic Usage] 1. Set the number of heddles and weaving width when creating a new design. 2. Tap the grids to input threading and tie-ups. 3. Use the "+" button at the bottom right to add weft rows and select the treadle to use. 4. Use the magnifying glass buttons to zoom in/out and check the overall pattern.

Screenshots

TEXoTILE4 screens
Weave Designer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TEXoTILE at none against Weave Designer's 1. TEXoTILE also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Weave Designer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. TEXoTILE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TEXoTILE ships an update fortnightly, Weave Designer every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
TEXoTILE versus Weave Designer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTEXoTILEWeave Designer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better16.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size72 MB128 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperViral Bhadiyadratakayuki ohyama

In-app purchases

None

TEXoTILE

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Weave Designer

Subscriptions1
  • Ad-Free (Annual Plan)$3.991 Year

Questions

Is TEXoTILE free?
TEXoTILE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Weave Designer free?
Weave Designer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TEXoTILE or Weave Designer have ads?
Weave Designer shows ads; TEXoTILE does not.
Which is updated more often, TEXoTILE or Weave Designer?
TEXoTILE ships an update fortnightly, and Weave Designer every 4 months. Most recently, TEXoTILE was updated on October 25, 2026 and Weave Designer on October 25, 2026.

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