Comparison

AcuDesign vs Sticky Goals

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

Head to head
About

AcuDesign

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
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Janome’s AcuDesign Embroidery App allows you to purchase, edit, import and export designs from your iOS mobile device. Includes 650 embroidery designs. Import, export, print and edit your own collection of designs or purchased designs from your favorite Retailer or online, in all supported embroidery formats. Scale your designs, change thread colors, fabric type and automatically adjust the density of embroidery designs. AcuDesign can save designs in multiple file formats to work with your machine. Preview designs in Photorealistic preview and stitching simulation to ensure perfection every time. Share your designs with your friends on Facebook with one click. Use your iOS device as a portable library, with automatic sync to iCloud and Dropbox! Exports to Artistic Edge WiFi cutter Lettering capability (in-app purchase) with 20 high-quality scalable pre-digitized fonts. AcuDesign Features Embroidery Browser * Many free embroidery designs for download * Complete collection of embroidery designs to purchase through the Apple Store * Filter, sort and search embroidery designs * Select multiple designs and export them to stitch file and optionally ZIP them together * Show the embroidery designs grouped either by package or by category * US and Metric measurement system * iCloud® connection to sync purchases between machines * Dropbox® sync to display and export files Embroidery Viewer * 3D photorealistic preview of the embroidery design * Photorealistic, real-time simulation of the stitching process, with machine speed adjustment option and “move frame” ability; the sound of the machine can be muted or its volume adjusted from the Preferences. * Measure tool that allows you to measure your designs * Ability to change thread colors from a complete collection of thread color palettes (all major manufacturers) * Representation of the "shiny" effect of rayon/polyester thread, according to the move of the iPhone/iPod or iPad. * Change fabric type and fabric color for better preview of the final embroidery result. * Send the thread information that you will use in the specific design by email, add the quantity you need and use it as shopping list. * Show the design in the embroidery hoop and re-center it if necessary * Rename a design and add/edit tags Import and Export the following formats: * (.jef, .jef+, .jpx, .sew) Janome® * (.vp3) Hursqvarna Viking®/Pfaff® * (.exp) Bernina®/Melco® expanded * (.pec, .pes) Brother®/Babylock® * (.dst) Tajima® * (.xxx) Singer® * (.shv) Viking® D1 (import only) * (.pcm, .pcs) Pfaff® * Export to Edge WiFi cutter Embroidery Editor * Ability to Undo and Redo any change you make * Scale, rotate or slant the design with automatic stitch density adjustment * Add, move or delete stitches * Add or remove color changes and thread trims * Change the embroidery sequence of a design, using sequence manager * Auto-fit a design to the size of the hoop We support the following ways to output designs: * To Dropbox® * To WebDAV account (AirStash® device or any web hosting plan that supports such protocol) * To FTP account (TP-LINK® Router with USB host, iUSBport®, Gigastone WPD®, or connect to a web ftp account or to local ftp account) * By email * To AirPrint compatible printers * Post to Facebook * As an image to any other App (like Twitter, Pinterest, Camera roll etc.)

About

Sticky Goals

This app helps users set and track SMART goals, overcome distractions, and celebrate achievements. It encourages users to balance different life spheres and provides motivational feedback to stay on track against procrastination.

Highlights
  • Set SMART goals
  • Overcome distractions
  • Track progress and milestones
  • Balance life spheres
  • Receive motivational feedback
  • Revise and update goals
Features
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In a peaceful kingdom, a young hero dreamed of greatness. However, the path to success seemed treacherous, guarded by a monstrous creature named Procrastination. This creature had the ability to distract the hero, make him forget important tasks, create chaos and disorganization, and hinder the hero's ability to prioritize, sequence, and manage time effectively. The hero's secret weapon? Sticky Goals — a "magical" application that would guide toward victory over Procrastination. To achieve victory hero should learn his lessons: 1. Set Smart Goals like a wise wizard. Sticky Goals offered an intuitive interface to craft specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound goals. With each goal outlined, the hero grew one step closer to facing the menacing Procrastination. 2. As the journey commenced, the hero encountered enchanted forests of distractions and winding trails of forgetfulness. But Sticky Goals served as a faithful companion, shielding the hero from the grasp of Procrastination. The app kept the hero focused on the chosen quests and helped overcome the challenges posed by the monster. 3. Along the way, the hero celebrated every milestone achieved, storing these triumphs in a mystical vault. Sticky Goals ensured that no accomplishment went unnoticed, boosting the hero's morale and reminding of progress, even in the face of forgetfulness and disorganization. 4. The hero discovered the power of life spheres. And realized that life was a tapestry woven from different threads, and nurturing each sphere was essential. Sticky Goals provided a sanctuary to cultivate health, mind, relationships, wealth, and energy — weapons that would aid the hero in their final battle against Procrastination. 5. But how could the hero find the strength to face the relentless monster head-on? Sticky Goals had an ingenious solution. The app infused the hero's journey with interactive feedback and motivational sparks. These magical moments ignited the hero's spirit, urging to take bold and determined steps, no matter how small, towards their goals. With Sticky Goals as their guide, the hero found the resilience to overcome challenges in prioritizing, sequencing, and managing time effectively. As the hero continued their ascent, updating their quests became a regular ritual. Sticky Goals encouraged to revise and refresh, much like the hero organizing thoughts and actions in the face of Procrastination's chaos. Whether it was a daily ritual or a weekly ceremony, the hero remained steadfast, supported by the unwavering companionship of the app. Finally, the hero stood at the battleground, face to face with the relentless Procrastination monster. Hero's heart pounded with determination. Armed with the wisdom gained from Sticky Goals, they faced Procrastination with unwavering courage. The battle was fierce, but the hero's determination proved unyielding. With each strategic move, Procrastination weakened until it was vanquished entirely. Triumphant, the hero emerged from the battle, victorious over the Procrastination monster that once threatened their dreams. Sticky Goals provided the hero with the tools, motivation, and guidance needed to overcome distractibility, forgetfulness, disorganization, and problems with prioritizing, sequencing, and time management. In this fairy tale of triumph and transformation, Sticky Goals serves as the catalyst that ignites the hero within you. Join the adventure and unleash your full potential. Download Sticky Goals today and embark on an extraordinary journey towards conquering Procrastination, guided by the magic of goal setting, getting things done and Kaizen philosophy If you have any questions, open the application and in the menu click on the button “Send feedback”. Read our full terms and conditions and our privacy policy inside the application in the main menu.

Screenshots

AcuDesign4 screens
Sticky Goals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sticky Goals at Free against AcuDesign's $49.99. Sticky Goals also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). AcuDesign's advantage is ratings volume (47 vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Sticky Goals is free to download; AcuDesign costs $49.99 up front. AcuDesign sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Sticky Goals asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sticky Goals holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AcuDesign has 47 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AcuDesign ships an update every 6 months, Sticky Goals every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AcuDesign versus Sticky Goals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcuDesignSticky Goals
Price$49.99Free — better
Rating2.0 (47 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJanome America, Inc.Bohdan Oleksiuk

Customer experience

AcuDesign

All ratings47 ratings
Positive17.0%
Neutral12.8%
Negative70.2%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive12.7%
Neutral7.3%
Negative80.0%

Sticky Goals

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

AcuDesign

One-time10
  • Prairie Main 18$0.99
  • Expressions of Texture 2$1.99
  • Expressions of Texture 3$1.99
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  • Expressions of Texture 34$1.99
  • Monsters$2.99
  • Let It Snow$9.99
  • Floral Fun$12.99
  • Stars and More$12.99
  • Lettering module package$49.99
  • Expression of Texture$59.99
None

Sticky Goals

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AcuDesign free?
AcuDesign costs $49.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Sticky Goals free?
Sticky Goals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AcuDesign or Sticky Goals?
Sticky Goals is rated higher. AcuDesign averages 2.0 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Sticky Goals averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do AcuDesign or Sticky Goals have ads?
Neither AcuDesign nor Sticky Goals shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AcuDesign or Sticky Goals?
AcuDesign ships an update every 6 months, and Sticky Goals every 2 months. Most recently, AcuDesign was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sticky Goals on November 3, 2026.

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