Comparison

ScreenSaverTool vs CREATIVATE

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

Head to head
About

ScreenSaverTool

Easily set custom screen saver images for your Janome sewing machine using your iOS device. Upload photos from your camera or camera roll, edit them, and send them wirelessly to personalize your machine's display.

Highlights
  • Set screen saver images wirelessly
  • Use photos from camera or camera roll
  • Image editing tools
  • Time display setting
  • Preview function
  • Compatible with specific Janome models
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The Screen Saver Tool allows you to set the screen saver image for your Janome sewing machine using your iOS device and Wireless LAN. Photos taken and images saved on your device can be used as screen savers for your sewing machine and you can enjoy your own original screen saver! The Screensaver Tool is compatible with the following sewing machine models: Please check the following web page: https://www7.janome.co.jp/global/softupdate/screensavertool/ Link with Sewing Machine * Screen saver images can be sent to the sewing machine. Tool details * Camera function * Camera roll import * Image editing (rotation, expanding, shrinking, center arrangement) * Time display setting * Preview function Usage conditions: * For iOS 14 or above, please allow the app access to find and connect to devices on your local network.

About

CREATIVATE

This app provides comprehensive guidance and tools for sewing, embroidery, quilting, and craft cutting. It offers step-by-step instructions, design customization, and integration with cutting machines to simplify creative projects.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step guidance
  • Stitch database
  • Quilt block design and preview
  • Craft design and cutting
  • Sewing machine setup and operation
  • Embroidery design editing and placement
  • Photo to embroidery conversion
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The CREATIVATE™ App is your all-in-one creative companion for sewing, embroidery, quilting, and craft cutting - with everything you need to learn, create, and make your best work yet. Sewing Features (Mobile & Tablet) Whether you're setting up your machine for the first time or tackling an advanced project, CREATIVATE has you covered. - Step-by-Step Guidance: Get machine-specific setup and sewing support tailored to your machine. - Stitch Database: Browse and select stitches with recommended settings for your project. - Learning Tutorials: Build your skills with guided stitch and technique tutorials. - Troubleshooting Help: Find fast solutions to common sewing issues. Singer Smart Heavy Duty 9120 - App Control (Mobile) Control your Singer Smart Heavy Duty 9120 directly from your phone with dedicated sewing and embroidery controls - all from the CREATIVATE app. - Stitch Selector: Select stitches, adjust settings, and send them straight to your machine. - Embroidery Controller: Monitor stitch-out progress, step through stitches, manage color block changes, and control hoop positioning - all from your phone. Embroidery Features (Mobile & Tablet) - Embroidery Editor: Core design and editing tools built into the app - compatible with any connected embroidery machine. - Design Placement: Photograph your hoop and send it directly to your machine for precise placement. - PhotoStitch: Turn any photo into an embroidery design with a single shot. Quilting Features (Tablet only) Design, cut, and piece your quilts with a simple, intuitive digital tool - perfect for first-timers and experienced quilters alike. - Design your quilt blocks, choose fabrics, add borders and sashing, and preview your finished quilt. - Get easy-to-follow cutting charts and step-by-step piecing instructions. - Integrates exclusively with the SINGER® MOMENTO™ Craft Cutting Machine for faster, more precise fabric cuts. Craft Cutting Features (Tablet only) Create custom designs and bring them to life on the SINGER® MOMENTO™ 24" Craft Cutting Machine. - Design: Add text, shapes, images, and more to your canvas. - Customize: Use built-in tools to make every design uniquely yours. - Endless Possibilities: Works with fabric, vinyl, and much more. Download now and start making your best work yet. CREATIVATE-connected machines are premium sewing, embroidery, quilting, and craft cutting machines sold under the SINGER®, HUSQVARNA® VIKING®, and PFAFF® brands. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ScreenSaverTool4 screens
CREATIVATE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CREATIVATE at 4.4 against ScreenSaverTool's 1.7. CREATIVATE also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (402 vs 7). ScreenSaverTool's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CREATIVATE holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CREATIVATE has 402 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of ScreenSaverTool's written reviews are positive against 18% of CREATIVATE's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScreenSaverTool ships an update every 11 months, CREATIVATE every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ScreenSaverTool versus CREATIVATE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenSaverToolCREATIVATE
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (7 ratings)4.4 (402 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews — better17.6% of reviews
Number of ratings7402 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB374 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJANOME CorporationVSM Group AB

Customer experience

ScreenSaverTool

All ratings7 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

CREATIVATE

All ratings402 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive17.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative78.4%

Bugs and requests

ScreenSaverTool

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CREATIVATE

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Measurement unit selection dialog box cut off/not fully visible
  • Unable to confirm measurement choice (mm/inches) - OK button unresponsive
  • App freezes when accessing embroidery, crafting, or quilting tabs
  • Login button missing or unresponsive
  • Sign-in credentials field present but no submit button
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  • Monitor function crashes immediately upon opening
  • App crashes when opening embroidery tab
  • File compatibility issues after app rebranding from SewNet
  • Cannot change file types
  • Thread change notifications broken for over 1 year
  • App hangs after selecting measurement units
  • Keyboard hides create account/subscribe button on smaller screens
  • QR box missing from home page
  • Continuous loading screens without syncing
  • Payment checkout freezes during processing
  • Server cannot be reached for login
  • Machine connection failures
  • Website frequently asks to re-login despite being logged in

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add missing sewing machine models to database
  • Implement working print functionality
  • Fix audible push notifications for monitor alerts
  • Improve mobile app design capabilities
  • Add support for older machine models (Epic 1, Designer Ruby 90, Topaz 50, etc.)
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  • Restore features from previous mySewnet version
  • Optimize app for smaller phone screens and older devices
  • Improve time estimation accuracy for monitor function

In-app purchases

None

ScreenSaverTool

No in-app purchases

None

CREATIVATE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScreenSaverTool free?
ScreenSaverTool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CREATIVATE free?
CREATIVATE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ScreenSaverTool or CREATIVATE?
CREATIVATE is rated higher. ScreenSaverTool averages 1.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while CREATIVATE averages 4.4 from 402 ratings.
Do ScreenSaverTool or CREATIVATE have ads?
Neither ScreenSaverTool nor CREATIVATE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScreenSaverTool or CREATIVATE?
ScreenSaverTool ships an update every 11 months, and CREATIVATE every 5 weeks. Most recently, ScreenSaverTool was updated on October 17, 2026 and CREATIVATE on October 20, 2026.

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