Dressmaking Academy vs Lumnos
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dressmaking Academy
Learn to design and create custom dresses with step-by-step tutorials and a pattern maker. Access over 50 premium courses and 100+ ready-to-use patterns. Connect with a community of fashion designers.
- Custom pattern generation
- Step-by-step tutorials
- 50+ premium courses
- 100+ downloadable patterns
- Fashion designer community
- Cross-device accessibility
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MAKE AMAZING DRESSES. Join Dressmaking Academy, use patterns, follow easy step-by-step tutorials, and unleash your creative potential. ACHIEVE THE PERFECT FIT Make perfectly fitted custom patterns for any size with our groundbreaking Magic Pattern Maker software. 50+ PREMIUM COURSES Learn pattern drafting, professional sewing, corset making, skirts design, Haute couture embroidery, fashion business and many more—added regularly. 100+ READY-TO-USE PATTERNS Jumpstart your project with ready-to-use downloadable sewing patterns: dresses, skirts, corsets, and more. EXCLUSIVE COMMUNITY This is the place where you are seen, heard, and understood. Join fashion designers like yourself, network, share knowledge and build meaningful relationships. ACCESSIBLE ANYWHERE Watch at home or at your workshop on your phone, tablet, desktop at your own pace. * Download the app to generate your own custom patterns and watch the free classes. * Join the VIP membership to get unlimited access to our full library of courses and patterns. Questions? Suggestions? Feel free to email us at info@dressmaking.academy
Lumnos
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Studying for a major exam? Lumnos turns your preparation into a structured, trackable system - so every hour you invest actually counts. Built by exam survivors, for exam candidates everywhere. POMODORO TIMER THAT ACTUALLY WORKS Customizable work and break durations. Accurate background timing that doesn't drift when you switch apps. Distinct audio cues for each event - work complete, break over, achievements, and more. Your phone becomes a study instrument, not a distraction. PERSONALIZED WEEKLY STUDY PLANS Tell Lumnos your exam, your subjects, and your style. The plan generator builds a science-backed weekly schedule - balanced, intensive, or light - and adapts when you add or drop subjects. Edit any day manually. Your plan, your rules. STATISTICS THAT REVEAL PATTERNS 12-week study heatmap. Subject-level trend analysis. Weekly comparison reports. Monthly summaries. 8-week long-term trends. See exactly where your time goes - and where it doesn't. SMART NOTIFICATIONS, NOT SPAM Maximum 3 per day. Automatic quiet hours. Priority-based delivery: streak protection first, then goals, then reminders. Notifications that respect your focus. DARK MODE & PERSONALIZATION Full Light, Dark, and System modes. Lumnos Pro unlocks a custom color picker to make the app any color you want. STREAKS, GOALS & MILESTONES Daily and weekly targets. Streak tracking that keeps you accountable. Achievement milestones that mark real progress. PRIVACY-FIRST Study sessions stored locally on your device. Anonymous usage data only. Full GDPR and KVKK compliance. On-device account deletion - no hoops to jump through. 5 LANGUAGES Turkish, English, Hindi, Indonesian, and Brazilian Portuguese. More coming. LUMNOS PRO Unlock the custom color picker. Remove all ads. Access advanced statistics. Available as monthly or yearly subscription - yearly includes a 3-day free trial. Illuminate your potential. --- Lumnos Pro is available via auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://bugalgo.com/products/lumnos/privacy/ Support: https://bugalgo.com/products/lumnos/support/ Terms of Use: https://bugalgo.com/products/lumnos/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Dressmaking Academy at none against Lumnos's shown. Lumnos's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Dressmaking Academy sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Lumnos sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Dressmaking Academy ships an update monthly, Lumnos every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dressmaking Academy | Lumnos |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dressmaking Academy | Yener ERDOLU |
In-app purchases
Dressmaking Academy
- BESPOKE COUTURE ACCELERATOR$4.997 Days
- Bustier Corset DIY$7.00
- Sewing 101: The Beginner Guide$19.99
- Custom Dress-Form for Any Body$19.99
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- Bustier Pattern for 30 sizes$19.99
- Corset with Integral Straps$34.99
- Bodysuit with Corset Cups$34.99
- Transparent Corset w/ Neckline$34.99
- Corset with Front Busk$34.99
- Transformer Under-Bust Corset$34.99
- Professional Sewing Business$34.99
- Professional Embroidery$69.99
- Professional Decoration$69.99
- Corset Pattern: Draft and Sew$99.99
- Dresses For Girls (3-14 yo)$99.99
Lumnos
- Lumnos Pro$0.991 Month
- Lumnos Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Year
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