Comparison

Creativebug Art,Drawing,Sewing vs Dressmaking Academy

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

Head to head
About

Creativebug Art,Drawing,Sewing

Access thousands of video classes in various art and craft disciplines, taught by leading artists. Mix imagination with DIY instruction for all skill levels. Download content for offline viewing and share your creations.

Highlights
  • Thousands of video classes
  • Offline video downloads
  • Downloadable patterns and recipes
  • Share project photos
  • Daily new classes
  • Enhanced search filters
  • Classroom discussions
Features
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Creativebug offers thousands of video classes in drawing, painting, sewing, quilting, knitting, jewelry making, and much more. Creativebug is the perfect creative companion for those who like to mix imagination with straightforward DIY instruction. Taught by the world’s top artists, designers and crafters, Creativebug classes provide project ideas, expert guidance and a healthy dose of creative inspiration for all levels. Start your free trial today and start making! Features: Download videos to your device so you can watch classes without a wireless connection. Download class patterns, templates and recipes to your device. Add photos of your finished projects to class galleries by taking photos live or uploading from your camera roll. Join our lively classroom discussions and get answers to your burning craft questions. Watch new classes every single day -- there’s always something fresh to learn and discover. Find classes quickly thanks to enhanced search filters. Add new classes to your library and save classes to your watchlist directly in the app. For customer support and feedback, contact us at support@creativebug.com Terms of Use https://www.creativebug.com/site/terms Privacy Policy https://www.creativebug.com/site/privacy-policy

About

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.

Highlights
  • Custom pattern generation
  • Step-by-step tutorials
  • 50+ premium courses
  • 100+ downloadable patterns
  • Fashion designer community
  • Cross-device accessibility
Features
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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

Screenshots

Creativebug Art,Drawing,Sewing3 screens
Dressmaking Academy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Creativebug Art,Drawing,Sewing at 52% against Dressmaking Academy's 0%. Creativebug Art,Drawing,Sewing also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (420 vs 4). Dressmaking Academy's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Creativebug Art,Drawing,Sewing sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Dressmaking Academy sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Creativebug Art,Drawing,Sewing holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Creativebug Art,Drawing,Sewing has 420 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Creativebug Art,Drawing,Sewing's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dressmaking Academy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Creativebug Art,Drawing,Sewing ships an update every 2 months, Dressmaking Academy monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Creativebug Art,Drawing,Sewing versus Dressmaking Academy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCreativebug Art,Drawing,SewingDressmaking Academy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (420 ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews52.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings420 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB71 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCreativebug LLCDressmaking Academy

Customer experience

Creativebug Art,Drawing,Sewing

All ratings420 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive52.0%
Neutral11.5%
Negative36.5%

Dressmaking Academy

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Creativebug Art,Drawing,Sewing

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App resets to top of page when scrolling
  • Unable to access or download paid content
  • PDFs and other resources not loading properly
  • Frequent login issues and account sync problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add landscape mode support
  • Improve search and filtering capabilities
  • Implement progress tracking and resume playback
  • Integrate account management within the app

Dressmaking Academy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Creativebug Art,Drawing,Sewing

Subscriptions4
  • Unlimited Access$7.991 Month
  • Creativebug Unlimited1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Unlimited Plus (1 credit/mon)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • UnlimitedPlus Annual(12Credit)7 Days trial$95.991 Year
15 purchases

Dressmaking Academy

Subscriptions1
  • BESPOKE COUTURE ACCELERATOR$4.997 Days
One-time14
  • 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

Questions

Is Creativebug Art,Drawing,Sewing free?
Creativebug Art,Drawing,Sewing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dressmaking Academy free?
Dressmaking Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Creativebug Art,Drawing,Sewing or Dressmaking Academy?
Creativebug Art,Drawing,Sewing is rated higher. Creativebug Art,Drawing,Sewing averages 4.2 out of 5 from 420 ratings, while Dressmaking Academy averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Creativebug Art,Drawing,Sewing or Dressmaking Academy have ads?
Neither Creativebug Art,Drawing,Sewing nor Dressmaking Academy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Creativebug Art,Drawing,Sewing or Dressmaking Academy?
Creativebug Art,Drawing,Sewing ships an update every 2 months, and Dressmaking Academy monthly. Most recently, Creativebug Art,Drawing,Sewing was updated on October 23, 2026 and Dressmaking Academy on October 10, 2026.

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