Comparison

Macworld vs Little Looms

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

Head to head
About

Macworld

Stay informed about all things Apple with in-depth reviews, tips, and analysis of the latest news. Explore dedicated sections for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and app recommendations. Access exclusive content through monthly magazine subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Apple product reviews
  • Latest news analysis
  • Tips and tricks
  • Mac, iPhone, iPad coverage
  • App recommendations
  • Monthly magazine issues
Features
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Macworld launched with the Mac in 1984 and is still the best place to read about everything Apple's doing, from the Mac to the iPad, iPhone, and iPod. Combining product reviews, valuable tips, and analysis of the latest news developments, every month Macworld magazine provides you with what you need to know about the universe of Apple products. In every issue of Macworld you'll get Mac news and reviews in our MacUser section, discover great Mac apps in our Mac Gems column, read the latest iPhone and iPad news in iOS Central, find the very best of the App Store in our App Gems column, get a shot of productivity in Working Mac, take control of your digital entertainment life with Playlist, make the most of your photos and videos with Create, and get the best tips and tricks in the business from Help Desk (featuring Mac 911 and Mac OS X Hints). Plus, there are timely feature stories and insightful opinion columns. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. Six months subscription - $10.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) One year subscription - $21.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Please visit http://www.magzter.com/privacy-policy for our Privacy Policy and http://www.magzter.com/terms-and-conditions for our Terms & Conditions

About

Little Looms

Explore the art of weaving with a variety of projects and techniques suitable for all skill levels. Discover inspiration for rigid-heddle, pin-loom, tapestry, tablet, and inkle weaving. Access new content through single issues or an annual subscription.

Highlights
  • 18-22 projects per issue
  • Fundamental weaving skills
  • Creative inspiration
  • Innovative applications
  • Rigid-heddle weaving
  • Pin-loom weaving
  • Tapestry, tablet, and inkle weaving
Features
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Easy Weaving with Little Looms is a perennial favorite. By popular demand, it will now be available by subscription. Each issue will have the mix of 18–22 projects, techniques, and features you love, expanding the focus on fundamental weaving skills, creative inspiration, and innovative applications. Each issue is designed to have something for beginning and more experienced weavers. In addition to the core subjects of rigid-heddle and pin-loom weaving, Little Looms regularly includes projects and articles about tapestry, tablet weaving, and inkle weaving. By downloading Little Looms, you can either purchase single issues OR subscribe to the below offer(s): • Single newspaper: US$14.99 • 1 year subscription: US$39.99 When purchasing through iTunes your account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will auto-renew unless you turn this off 24 hours before the subscription runs out. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings. You can manage your subscription through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://longthreadmedia.com/privacy-policy/ Terms & Conditions: https://longthreadmedia.com/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Macworld4 screens
Little Looms4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Little Looms at 4.9 against Macworld's 1.8. Little Looms also leads on ratings volume (80 vs 6). Macworld's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Macworld sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per 6 months and Little Looms sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Little Looms holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Little Looms has 80 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Macworld versus Little Looms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacworldLittle Looms
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (6 ratings)4.9 (80 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings680 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB84 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperMagzter Inc.Long Thread Media LLC

Customer experience

Macworld

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

Little Looms

All ratings76 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Macworld

Subscriptions2
  • Macworld Magazine$10.996 Months
  • Macworld Magazine$21.991 Year
One-time1
  • Macworld$6.99
10 purchases

Little Looms

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Year$39.991 Year
One-time9
  • 2016$14.99
  • 2018$14.99
  • 2019$14.99
Show 6 more
  • Summer 2020$14.99
  • Holiday 2020$14.99
  • Spring 2021$14.99
  • Holiday 2021$14.99
  • Winter 2022$14.99
  • Fall 2022$14.99

Questions

Is Macworld free?
Macworld is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Little Looms free?
Little Looms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Macworld or Little Looms?
Little Looms is rated higher. Macworld averages 1.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Little Looms averages 4.9 from 80 ratings.
Do Macworld or Little Looms have ads?
Neither Macworld nor Little Looms shows ads.

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