# Aiko vs Patchwork

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aiko at none against Patchwork's 1. Aiko also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Patchwork sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Aiko asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Aiko against 5.0 for Patchwork. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aiko | Patchwork |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aiko-inspiration-engine/id6758415630/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchwork-pattern-editor/id6775272839/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Riley Drcelik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872832427) | [Troy Thomas](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775272841) |

## What reviewers say

### Aiko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aiko-inspiration-engine/id6758415630)

Discover your next great idea with this premium inspiration engine. Explore content tailored to your tastes without ads or distractions. Import existing collections or start anew as the app evolves with you.

**Highlights:** AI-powered inspiration engine, Ad-free and distraction-free experience, Content discovery tailored to user taste, Import existing collections, Evolves with user preferences

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Patchwork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchwork-pattern-editor/id6775272839)

Create detailed charts for various crafts like cross stitch, knitting, and crochet. Transform photos into stitchable patterns, generate designs with AI, and match real-world thread colors. Export your work and track progress stitch by stitch.

**Highlights:** Design on a live pixel grid, Convert photos to patterns, AI-generated design starting points, Match real thread colors (DMC, Anchor, Madeira), Export charts, PDFs, and shopping lists, Crafting mode for progress tracking, Private and ad-free

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Patchwork Pro | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aiko free?

Aiko is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Patchwork free?

Patchwork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Aiko or Patchwork?

Aiko and Patchwork are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Aiko or Patchwork have ads?

Neither Aiko nor Patchwork shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*