# Creativebug Art,Drawing,Sewing vs Dressmaking Academy

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Creativebug Art,Drawing,Sewing | Dressmaking Academy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (420 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creativebug-artdrawingsewing/id740249957/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dressmaking-academy/id6468892149/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **420** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **52.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Creativebug LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227087492) | [Dressmaking Academy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710809622) |

## What reviewers say

### Creativebug Art,Drawing,Sewing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creativebug-artdrawingsewing/id740249957)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $7.99 | per month |
| Creativebug Unlimited | $7.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Plus (1 credit/mon) | $9.99 | per month |
| UnlimitedPlus Annual(12Credit) | $95.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Great content and informative classes
- 🎨 Wide variety of creative topics
- 🤗 Friendly and knowledgeable instructors
- 🔍 Useful class filters and search

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 📱 Limited functionality compared to website
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 🔁 Videos don't resume from where left off
- 🔒 Issues with account management and subscription

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Dressmaking Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dressmaking-academy/id6468892149)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BESPOKE COUTURE ACCELERATOR | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Bustier Corset DIY | $7.00 | one-time |
| Sewing 101: The Beginner Guide | $19.99 | one-time |
| Custom Dress-Form for Any Body | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bustier Pattern for 30 sizes | $19.99 | one-time |
| Corset with Integral Straps | $34.99 | one-time |
| Bodysuit with Corset Cups | $34.99 | one-time |
| Transparent Corset w/ Neckline | $34.99 | one-time |
| Corset with Front Busk | $34.99 | one-time |
| Transformer Under-Bust Corset | $34.99 | one-time |
| Professional Sewing Business | $34.99 | one-time |
| Professional Embroidery | $69.99 | one-time |
| Professional Decoration | $69.99 | one-time |
| Corset Pattern: Draft and Sew | $99.99 | one-time |
| Dresses For Girls (3-14 yo) | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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