Comparison

AcuMonitor vs FlorianiST

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

FlorianiST

This app provides a comprehensive guide to embroidery stabilizers, featuring written and video instructions for each product. It includes tools for selecting the right stabilizer, troubleshooting common issues, tracking supplies, and creating shopping lists. A dealer directory is also built-in.

Highlights
  • Product reference with written directions
  • Video tutorials for product usage
  • Stabilizer Advisor tool
  • Troubleshooting guide
  • Supply organizer
  • Shopping list creator
  • Dealer directory
Features
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A complete reference for the entire line of Floriani stabilizers is contained in this app. You will find written directions for each product, as well as video direction on how to best use it. Use the Stabilizer Advisor to choose the best option for your projects and solve problems with the Troubleshooting tool. Track your supplies with our unique Organizer and use the Shopping List when visiting the dealer you found in the built-in dealer directory. If you sew, quilt or embroider you need this app!

Screenshots

AcuMonitor3 screens
FlorianiST4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FlorianiST at 3.0 against AcuMonitor's 2.7. FlorianiST also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 13%) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 16). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

FlorianiST holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of AcuMonitor's written reviews are positive against 29% of FlorianiST's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AcuMonitor ships an update every 8 months, FlorianiST every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AcuMonitor versus FlorianiST: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcuMonitorFlorianiST
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (6 ratings)3.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews28.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings67 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS168.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJANOME CorporationRNK Distributing

Customer experience

AcuMonitor

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%

FlorianiST

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

None

AcuMonitor

No in-app purchases

None

FlorianiST

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AcuMonitor free?
AcuMonitor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlorianiST free?
FlorianiST is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AcuMonitor or FlorianiST?
FlorianiST is rated higher. AcuMonitor averages 2.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while FlorianiST averages 3.0 from 7 ratings.
Do AcuMonitor or FlorianiST have ads?
Neither AcuMonitor nor FlorianiST shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AcuMonitor or FlorianiST?
AcuMonitor ships an update every 8 months, and FlorianiST every 9 months. Most recently, AcuMonitor was updated on October 23, 2026 and FlorianiST on October 24, 2026.

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