# AcuDesign vs OnlinePrayerJournal

The clearest difference is price: OnlinePrayerJournal at Free against AcuDesign's $49.99. OnlinePrayerJournal also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.0) and review sentiment (50% vs 13%). AcuDesign's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 23 months) and ratings volume (47 vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

OnlinePrayerJournal is free to download; AcuDesign costs $49.99 up front. AcuDesign sells 75 one-off in-app purchases. OnlinePrayerJournal asks for nothing beyond the download.

OnlinePrayerJournal holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AcuDesign has 47 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of AcuDesign's written reviews are positive against 50% of OnlinePrayerJournal's.

AcuDesign ships an update every 6 months, OnlinePrayerJournal every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AcuDesign | OnlinePrayerJournal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $49.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.0 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acudesign/id893508316/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onlineprayerjournal/id1576781520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 12.7% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 101 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Janome America, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/893508319) | [Kruep Outcomes Research Technology, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527248629) |

## What reviewers say

### AcuDesign

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acudesign/id893508316)

Design, edit, and manage embroidery patterns on your mobile device. Access a library of designs, customize colors and sizes, and simulate stitching before you begin. Sync your work across devices and export to various embroidery machine formats.

**Highlights:** Import and export embroidery designs, Edit designs: scale, change colors, adjust density, Photorealistic preview and stitching simulation, Access free and purchasable design library, Sync designs via iCloud and Dropbox, Lettering capability with pre-digitized fonts

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

**In-app purchases (75)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Anna  Elise 4 | Free | one-time |
| Bouquet Flower | Free | one-time |
| Forest Friends 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Forest Friends 6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rodeo Rider 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Anchors Away 28 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Old Favorites 9 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rodeo Rider 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Monsters 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Backyard Bliss 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rainy Days 14 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Backyard Bliss 11 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Craftsmen 9 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hello Bear 9 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hipster Style 13 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spooktackular 12 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Adora 9 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modern Borders 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hello Bear 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dog Gone It 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rodeo Rider 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Backyard Bliss 8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flower Field 6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Summer Fun 14 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Quilting by Liz 6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Floral Fun 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Baby Woodland Friends 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Happy Camper 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Winged 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sweet as Honey 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Happy Camper 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Forest Friends 12 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Expressions of Texture 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Expressions of Texture 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Expressions of Texture 9 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Expressions of Texture 34 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wildlife 13 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Craftsmen 13 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Enchanted Garden 19 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Folky Flora 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Expressions of Texture 32 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Anna  Elise 11 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Floral Monogram H | $1.99 | one-time |
| Floral Monogram L | $1.99 | one-time |
| Floral Monogram S | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wildlife 14 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Expressions of Texture 13 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cuckoo Clocks 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Expressions of Texture 20 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Expressions of Texture 18 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Monsters | $2.99 | one-time |
| Baby Woodland Friends 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Anchors Away 43 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Antique Frames | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rodeo Rider | $4.99 | one-time |
| Flower Field | $6.99 | one-time |
| Wycinanki Floral | $6.99 | one-time |
| Petal and Plume | $7.99 | one-time |
| Let It Snow | $9.99 | one-time |
| Succulence | $9.99 | one-time |
| Forest Floor | $10.99 | one-time |
| Adora Paisley | $11.99 | one-time |
| Spooktackular | $11.99 | one-time |
| Floral Fun | $12.99 | one-time |
| Stars and More | $12.99 | one-time |
| Rainy Days | $12.99 | one-time |
| Fly Aweigh | $12.99 | one-time |
| Anna Elise | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lollipop Flowers | $12.99 | one-time |
| Happy Camper | $15.99 | one-time |
| Forest Friends | $16.99 | one-time |
| Backyard Bliss | $24.99 | one-time |
| Floral Monogram | $45.99 | one-time |
| Lettering module package | $49.99 | one-time |
| Expression of Texture | $59.99 | one-time |


### OnlinePrayerJournal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onlineprayerjournal/id1576781520)

This digital journal helps you build a consistent prayer habit for spiritual growth. It offers tools to capture sermon notes, journal prayer time, and track answered prayers. Daily scripture and devotionals are included to inspire your practice.

**Highlights:** Digital prayer journal with text editor, Daily scripture verses, Daily devotionals, Organized and searchable notes, Automated prayer reminders, Track answered prayers, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AcuDesign free?

AcuDesign costs $49.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is OnlinePrayerJournal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AcuDesign or OnlinePrayerJournal?

OnlinePrayerJournal is rated higher. AcuDesign averages 2.0 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while OnlinePrayerJournal averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do AcuDesign or OnlinePrayerJournal have ads?

Neither AcuDesign nor OnlinePrayerJournal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AcuDesign or OnlinePrayerJournal?

AcuDesign ships an update every 6 months, and OnlinePrayerJournal every 23 months. Most recently, AcuDesign was updated on October 20, 2026 and OnlinePrayerJournal on October 24, 2026.

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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.*