Comparison

Pretty Patches vs Quiltful

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

Head to head
About

Pretty Patches

Discover a vibrant magazine filled with quilting and patchwork projects, inspiring ideas, and fabric crafts. Explore a wide range of makes, from quilts to accessories, using new or stash fabrics. Purchase individual issues or subscribe for continuous inspiration.

Highlights
  • Nearly 100 pages of projects
  • Inspiration for quilts and toys
  • Fashion and furniture updates
  • Use new or stash fabrics
  • Purchase current and back issues
  • Subscription options available
  • Pocketmags account for purchase protection
Features
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Love quilting and patchwork? This fresh, new, beautifully designed magazine is bursting with nearly 100 pages of pretty projects and ideas to inspire you! Just like our readers, we’re addicted to fabric, and every issue will be full of makes big and small, from quilts to cuddly toys, fashion accessories to furniture updates – whether you like to choose from the latest collections, or are looking for ways to use some of that much-loved stash. ---------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest issue. Available subscriptions are: 6 months: £19.99 / €26.99 / $26.99 (6 issues) 12 months: £34.99 / €44.99 / $44.99 (12 issues) -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. Bundles of single issues can be also be bought within the application. To use purchased credits, simply click on the issue price and select ‘use credit’. This allows you to purchase back issues at reduced prices. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

Screenshots

Pretty Patches4 screens
Quiltful4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pretty Patches at 5.0 against Quiltful's 4.4. Pretty Patches also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.6). Quiltful's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (36 vs 1). 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. Pretty Patches sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Quiltful sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pretty Patches holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quiltful has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pretty Patches ships an update every 13 months, Quiltful monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pretty Patches versus Quiltful: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPretty PatchesQuiltful
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (36 ratings)
Positive reviews—77.8% of reviews
Number of ratings136 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJellyfish Connect LimitedQuiltful, Inc.

Customer experience

Pretty Patches

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Quiltful

All ratings35 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Pretty Patches

One-time14
  • Issue 5 Pretty Patches Mag...$3.99
  • Issue 1 Pretty Patches Mag...$3.99
  • Issue 14 Pretty Patches Ma...$3.99
Show 11 more
  • Issue 28$3.99
  • Issue 12 Pretty Patches Ma...$3.99
  • Issue 6$4.99
  • Issue 16$4.99
  • Issue 25$4.99
  • Issue 26$4.99
  • Issue 44 Pretty Patches Ma...$4.99
  • Issue 46 Pretty Patches Ma...$4.99
  • Issue 19$4.99
  • Issue 45 Pretty Patches Ma...$4.99
  • Pretty Patches 4 Back Issue Bundle$13.99
4 purchases

Quiltful

Subscriptions4
  • Essential Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Essential Yearly$29.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Premium Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Pretty Patches free?
Pretty Patches is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quiltful free?
Quiltful is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pretty Patches or Quiltful?
Pretty Patches is rated higher. Pretty Patches averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Quiltful averages 4.4 from 36 ratings.
Do Pretty Patches or Quiltful have ads?
Neither Pretty Patches nor Quiltful shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pretty Patches or Quiltful?
Pretty Patches ships an update every 13 months, and Quiltful monthly. Most recently, Pretty Patches was updated on October 8, 2026 and Quiltful on October 24, 2026.

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