Comparison

AcuEdit vs SewCanShe Sewing Bee

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

Head to head
About

AcuEdit

Edit embroidery designs on your iPad wirelessly. Modify designs in real-time, even while your sewing machine is in operation. Send finished designs directly to your compatible sewing machine to begin stitching.

Highlights
  • Wireless editing via LAN
  • Real-time design modification
  • Direct transfer to sewing machine
  • Move, rotate, resize designs
  • Flip and mirror images
  • Change thread colors
  • Undo/Redo functionality
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The AcuEdit app allows you to edit Janome embroidery designs on your iPad using Wireless LAN. You can edit designs anywhere, anytime! Embroidery designs can even be edited when your machine is sewing. Send the design data to your sewing machine and you are ready to go! AcuEdit is compatible with the following sewing machine models: Please refer to the following link : https://www7.janome.co.jp/global/softupdate/acuedit/ Linking with sewing machine using Wireless LAN * You can send embroidery data from your iPad to your sewing machine. The machine can start sewing your new designs upon receiving the data. * AcuEdit can also receive embroidery designs from the Ready to Sew and Editing modes of your sewing machine. AcuEdit Feature List * Move * Rotate * Enlarge/Reduce * Mirror image * Vertical flip * Centering * Cornering * Copy and paste * Arching (monogramming) * Space adjustment (monogramming) * Delete * Ability to change thread colors * Ability to change sewing order * Ability to Undo and Redo any change you make * Edit embroidery designs by using the controller on the screen. * Basic editing can also be made by moving two fingers across the screen. * iPad photos can be displayed as the background of the editing screen. Import embroidery designs * Select designs from your embroidery collection on your iPad. * You can use all built-in designs from compatible sewing machines. (to use the built-in designs from Memory Craft 15000, first connect to your sewing machine and then you can download the latest embroidery designs from the sewing machine.) (to use the built-in designs from SKYLINE S9/ atelier 9, it's necessary to download the embroidery designs from your sewing machine.) * You can add monogramming designs by inputting them using the keypad. * iTunes enables import of embroidery designs from the internet or your PC to your iPad. * Embroidery designs can now be imported from email attachment files , online storage services and other apps. Save embroidery designs * Save embroidery designs on your iPad. * View and delete thumbnails of embroidery designs. Compatible embroidery formats * jef * jef+ * jpx

About

SewCanShe Sewing Bee

Connect with fellow quilters and sewists in a supportive community. Access a vast library of patterns, expert tutorials, and live sessions to inspire your next creative project. Designed for all skill levels, it makes learning new techniques and sharing your work easy.

Highlights
  • 300+ sewing and quilting patterns
  • Expert-led tutorials
  • Livestreams with instructor
  • Member community and feedback
  • Weekly project calendars
  • In-person meetup planning
Features
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Join the SewCanShe Sewing Bee, where passionate quilters and sewing enthusiasts come together to create, learn, and connect. It doesn't matter if you’re a beginner sewist or a long-time quilter, you’ll find fresh inspiration, expert-led tutorials, and a supportive space designed just for you. Led by Caroline Fairbanks—creator of the beloved SewCanShe brand with over 90,000 newsletter subscribers—this app gives you exclusive access to a premium pattern library, step-by-step tutorials, livestreams, and an engaged member community. Inside, you’ll find: - A beautifully organized digital library of over 300 sewing and quilting patterns - Weekly project calendars and monthly themes to keep your creativity flowing - Direct feedback and tutorials from Caroline herself - Member spotlights, badges, and even in-person meetup planning tools - Two membership tiers with flexible benefits for every kind of maker Our members love the clarity of downloadable PDF patterns, the motivation of monthly challenges, and the joy of connecting with fellow crafters. With custom automations and mobile-first design, this app makes it easy to learn new techniques, show off your latest project, and stay inspired—right from your phone. Whether you're into quilts, home décor, or handmade gifts, SewCanShe brings sewing to life in a whole new way.

Screenshots

SewCanShe Sewing Bee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SewCanShe Sewing Bee at 4.6 against AcuEdit's 2.7. SewCanShe Sewing Bee also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (40 vs 11). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SewCanShe Sewing Bee holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 40 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of AcuEdit's written reviews are positive against 25% of SewCanShe Sewing Bee's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AcuEdit ships an update every 8 months, SewCanShe Sewing Bee weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AcuEdit versus SewCanShe Sewing Bee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcuEditSewCanShe Sewing Bee
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (11 ratings)4.6 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1140 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB139 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJANOME CorporationSEWCANSHE, LLC

Customer experience

AcuEdit

All ratings11 ratings
Positive36.4%
Neutral18.2%
Negative45.5%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative72.7%

SewCanShe Sewing Bee

All ratings39 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

AcuEdit

No in-app purchases

None

SewCanShe Sewing Bee

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AcuEdit free?
AcuEdit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SewCanShe Sewing Bee free?
SewCanShe Sewing Bee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AcuEdit or SewCanShe Sewing Bee?
SewCanShe Sewing Bee is rated higher. AcuEdit averages 2.7 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while SewCanShe Sewing Bee averages 4.6 from 40 ratings.
Do AcuEdit or SewCanShe Sewing Bee have ads?
Neither AcuEdit nor SewCanShe Sewing Bee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AcuEdit or SewCanShe Sewing Bee?
AcuEdit ships an update every 8 months, and SewCanShe Sewing Bee weekly. Most recently, AcuEdit was updated on November 1, 2026 and SewCanShe Sewing Bee on November 8, 2026.

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