Comparison

AcuDesign vs JUKI

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

JUKI

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JUKI releases an app to solve sewing factory problems! This app supports the maintenance of sewing equipment such as industrial sewing machines and digitizes the factory. ▼Main Features 1. Sewing machine inspection/preventive maintenance: Anyone can easily inspect sewing machines! Inspections help keep machines in good condition and prevent problems such as sudden breakdowns and production stoppages. 2. Work report: Record and report work anytime, anywhere! Daily maintenance work (changing sewing machine settings, replacing parts, etc.) can be recorded and reported to the supervisor using the app. 3. Parts replacement guide: Easy-to-understand explanations of complex parts replacement! Proper adjustment of each model can be confirmed so that parts can be installed correctly. 4. Maintenance record: Maintenance history is saved in the cloud! Inspection, parts replacement, and work reports recorded by the app are automatically saved in the cloud as maintenance records, and the contents can be checked from a smartphone or PC. 5. Smart factory: Supporting the digitization of sewing factory! Digital management of factory equipment and worker work histories will promote paperless operations and contribute to the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). ▼How to use JUKI-ShuHaRi To use this app, you need to register an account. Please register an account using the application form below. https://www.juki.co.jp/industrial_e/service_e/shuhari/form.php * It takes about 3 business days to create an account. ・Inquiries about JUKI-ShuHaRi: https://www.juki.co.jp/industrial_e/contact_e/contact_form.php?ctype=14

Screenshots

AcuDesign4 screens
JUKI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: JUKI at Free against AcuDesign's $49.99. JUKI also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). AcuDesign's advantage is chart position (#126 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On ads and device support 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AcuDesign ships an update every 6 months, JUKI every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
AcuDesign versus JUKI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcuDesignJUKI
Price$49.99Free — better
Rating2.0 (47 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#126 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJanome America, Inc.JUKI

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

JUKI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AcuDesign free?
AcuDesign costs $49.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is JUKI free?
JUKI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AcuDesign or JUKI have ads?
Neither AcuDesign nor JUKI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AcuDesign or JUKI?
AcuDesign ships an update every 6 months, and JUKI every 3 months. Most recently, AcuDesign was updated on November 11, 2026 and JUKI on October 25, 2026.

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