AcuMonitor vs Quiltful
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AcuMonitor
Monitor your embroidery machine's progress remotely via Wi-Fi on your iOS device. Check status, view thread colors, and see the needle drop point, allowing you to multitask while your machine works.
- Remote embroidery progress monitoring
- Check machine status messages and icons
- View thread colors for current design
- Estimate time until next thread change
- Display needle drop point
- Magnifying function for design detail
- Demonstration mode for offline use
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The AcuMonitor app allows you to check the current status of embroidery work on your iOS device using Wireless LAN. You can check embroidery progress even if you are away from the machine. With AcuMonitor, you don't need to sit by the machine anymore. While the machine is embroidering, you can go and do other things. AcuMonitor is compatible with the following sewing machine models: Please refer to the following link : https://www7.janome.co.jp/global/softupdate/acumonitor/ Link with sewing machine using Wireless LAN * Check embroidery progress on your device . * Check machine status. * View a list of all thread colors for the design which is being embroidered. * The amount of time remaining until the next thread change can be checked. Status check The status of the following items is displayed with messages and icons: * Embroidering * Cutting * Ready to sew * Changing thread * Changing needle * Stopped * Complete * Thread breakage * Locked * No connection Other features * A function which displays the needle drop point making it easier to check the current sewing position. * A magnifying function that enables even large designs to be checked in minute detail. * In the demonstration mode, the app's planned operations can be checked even when not connected to your sewing machine. This technology is patented in the USA, Japan, Europe and China.
Quiltful
Digitally organize and track all your quilting projects, from future ideas to completed masterpieces. Record project details, fabrics, patterns, and progress. Upload photos and notes to create a comprehensive digital journal of your creative work.
- Organize quilting projects
- Track project progress
- Record fabrics and patterns
- Upload multiple photos
- Search and maintain records
- Log project location
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Organize and track your quilting projects in this digital quilt journal! Record details of current projects and track your progress as you complete them. Record projects you’d like to make in the future, and record past projects to give yourself a historical record of the beautiful quilts you’ve made. If you've ever asked yourself … • How many UFOs do I have? • What pattern did I use? • What tops are ready to be quilted? • Where did I put that project? • Where is that picture I took of my quilt? … then this app is for you! With this project organizing app made just for quilters, you can: • Organize your quilting projects • Search for your projects • Maintain records of quilts made • Upload multiple photos of each quilt • Add a description and notes about your quilt project • Note the type of project and the quilt size • Record fabrics and patterns used • Log the location of the project while you are creating it and after it is completed • See the quilting steps you have already completed • Track your progress and plan for the steps to do next • View a summary of all your quilting projects, and their statuses, on one page • Access the app and your account’s data from different devices The app is free to download. With your Free trial membership, you can enter up to 5 projects. To continue using the app after this trial period, you need to make an in-app purchase to subscribe to one of two membership plans. (All prices are listed in USD.) Essential subscription: Monthly $2.99 Yearly $29.99 Premium subscription: Monthly $4.99 Yearly $49.99 Information about auto-renewable subscriptions: 1. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. 2. App Store may apply any sales tax that is applicable in your location for all their products. 3. Subscriptions may be managed by users by turning the auto-renewal On or Off on your phone’s Settings > Subscription page. 4. Subscription gets renewed automatically unless the auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current payment period. 5. Subscribed account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period and identifies the cost of the renewal. 6. You may unsubscribe at any time. This cancellation will take effect after the current subscription has expired. We hope you find the Quiltful app useful and that it helps you organize your projects. The goal is to enjoy finishing those quilts! Please join the “Quiltful Community Group” on Facebook to keep up with the latest Quiltful news: Quiltful Group | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/quiltful Privacy Policy https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/68536476 Terms & Conditions https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/68536476
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quiltful at 78% against AcuMonitor's 13%. Quiltful also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). AcuMonitor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). 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
Both are free to download. Quiltful sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AcuMonitor asks for nothing beyond the download.
Quiltful holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quiltful has 36 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of AcuMonitor's written reviews are positive against 78% of Quiltful's.
AcuMonitor ships an update every 8 months, Quiltful monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AcuMonitor | Quiltful |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (6 ratings) | 4.4 (36 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 36 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JANOME Corporation | Quiltful, Inc. |
Customer experience
AcuMonitor
Quiltful
In-app purchases
AcuMonitor
No in-app purchases
Quiltful
- Essential Monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Essential Yearly$29.991 Year
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- Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
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