Comparison

Love Patchwork & Quilting vs AcuAssist

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

Head to head
About

Love Patchwork & Quilting

Discover modern quilting projects, from quilts and cushions to gifts and home decor. Each issue provides step-by-step instructions, tips, and inspiration for quilters of all skill levels. Explore new techniques, designer features, and fabric collections.

Highlights
  • Modern quilting projects
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Crafty tips and ideas
  • New techniques
  • Designer features
  • Fabric collection inspiration
Features
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In Love Patchwork & Quilting you’ll find gorgeous modern quilting projects for all abilities, from fabulous quilts and cushions to fun gifts and on-trend home-style. With a mix of large designs to get your teeth into, and smaller ones to whip up quickly, you'll always have a make on the go. Step-by-step instructions make each project easy to follow, while top tips and crafty ideas ensure you’re always discovering new skills and ways to use your fabric! Every month you’ll also find new techniques to try, fascinating features about the designers you love, contemporary inspiration to spark your creativity, the latest fabric collections you'll want for your stash, and news, reviews and advice to help you get the most from your hobby. Whatever your quilting ability, from beginner to beyond, we share your love for patchwork and quilting on every single page! Subscriptions and Single Issues Customers can buy single issues and subscriptions using In App Purchase Subscriptions are available on monthly or annual terms. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period • You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. This does not affect your statutory rights • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription • The app may offer a free trial. At the end of the free trial period, the full price of the subscription will be charged thereafter. Cancellations must occur 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 for more information. The subscription will include the current issue if you do not already own it and subsequently published future issues. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. If you would like to get in touch with the team for more information or support please email appsfaq@buysubscriptions.com or alternatively you can visit our App support page https://immediate1.typeform.com/to/kc5nri Immediate Media Company Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://policies.immediate.co.uk/privacy/ http://www.immediate.co.uk/terms-and-conditions * please note: this digital edition does not include the covermount gifts or supplements you would find with printed copies*

About

AcuAssist

This app guides users through sewing machine operation with step-by-step videos and helpful tips. It can connect to compatible machines wirelessly to provide real-time instructions and inspiration, acting as a creative concierge for sewers of all levels.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step illustrative videos
  • Basic sewing machine knowledge
  • Wireless connection to sewing machines
  • Stitch chart and presser foot descriptions
  • Inspiration for creative projects
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AcuAssist is an app that explains how to use the sewing machine and provides useful tips. By connecting the sewing machine to AcuAssist via a router, and all your questions will be answered. AcuAssist can also be used without a sewing machine. The app acts as a concierge, offering support and inspiring creativity. AcuAssist is compatible with the following sewing machine models: Please check the following web page : https://www7.janome.co.jp/global/softupdate/acuassist/ Using Wireless LAN (linking with sewing machine): * From the lists within the app, built-in stitches and designs can be selected and displayed on the sewing machine. * By connecting the sewing machine and app using a router, instructions and know-how related to the status of the sewing machine appear in the app. Features: * Offers basic knowledge on how to use the sewing machine. * Step-by-step illustrative videos for learning special sewing methods are available. * Anyone of any generation can learn about sewing machine operation. Other functions: * Easy-to-understand instructions using videos with illustrations * Presser foot descriptions (including optional items) * Includes a stitch chart containing the sewing machine's built-in stitches Usage conditions: * Mobile device is connected to the network. Supported languages are as follows: * English * French * Spanish * Changing language settings Language settings can be adjusted through device settings (Settings-> General-> Language & Region). (Method may vary depending on device.)

Screenshots

Love Patchwork & Quilting4 screens
AcuAssist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Love Patchwork & Quilting at 4.6 against AcuAssist's 3.0. Love Patchwork & Quilting also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 29 months) and ratings volume (139 vs 2). AcuAssist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Love Patchwork & Quilting sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. AcuAssist asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Love Patchwork & Quilting holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Love Patchwork & Quilting has 139 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Love Patchwork & Quilting ships an update every 3 months, AcuAssist every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Love Patchwork & Quilting versus AcuAssist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLove Patchwork & QuiltingAcuAssist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (139 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings139 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 29 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOur Media LimitedJANOME Corporation

Customer experience

Love Patchwork & Quilting

All ratings139 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral0.7%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative28.2%

AcuAssist

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Love Patchwork & Quilting

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App crashes when scrolling through issues
  • Purchased issues not accessible after update
  • App crashes before download finishes
  • Lost purchased magazines after app update
  • App not letting access after update
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  • Purchased issues not loading on new iPad
  • Lost earlier issues after program upgrade
  • Constant crashes and inability to open magazines
  • Black screen and 0% frozen when opening subscription issues
  • App says user doesn't own an issue they know they do
  • Unable to restore old issues
  • Previous issues not loading after a new issue release
  • Missing steps in patterns
  • Charged twice for an issue
  • Special editions disappearing from apps
  • Broken links to templates
  • Unable to print pages and templates
  • Old app version was better for printing

Requested features

8 requests
  • Ability to download magazines for offline access
  • Improved app stability and reliability
  • Fix for issues not loading after purchase
  • Restore lost purchased issues
  • Option to print patterns
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  • Better customer support response
  • Fix for app crashing when scrolling through issues
  • Ability to multitask with videos while using the app

AcuAssist

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Love Patchwork & Quilting

Subscriptions4
  • 1-Month Subscription$6.491 Month
  • 3-Month Subscription$16.993 Months
  • 12-Month Subscription$59.991 Year
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  • 12-Month Subscription1 Year trial$60.991 Year
One-time6
  • Free Sampler 15Free
  • Issue 17$5.99
  • Issue 21$5.99
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  • Issue 30$5.99
  • Issue 66$5.99
  • Complete Your Collection$59.99
None

AcuAssist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Love Patchwork & Quilting free?
Love Patchwork & Quilting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AcuAssist free?
AcuAssist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Love Patchwork & Quilting or AcuAssist?
Love Patchwork & Quilting is rated higher. Love Patchwork & Quilting averages 4.6 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while AcuAssist averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Love Patchwork & Quilting or AcuAssist have ads?
Neither Love Patchwork & Quilting nor AcuAssist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Love Patchwork & Quilting or AcuAssist?
Love Patchwork & Quilting ships an update every 3 months, and AcuAssist every 29 months. Most recently, Love Patchwork & Quilting was updated on November 11, 2026 and AcuAssist on November 3, 2026.

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