# Folded BY vs Origami

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Folded BY at 100% against Origami's 60%. Folded BY also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Origami's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Origami sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Folded BY asks for nothing beyond the download.

Folded BY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Origami has 1.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Folded BY's written reviews are positive against 60% of Origami's.

Folded BY ships an update every 3 weeks, Origami every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Folded BY | Origami |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folded-by-u/id956868075/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/origami-fold-and-learn/id1256478184/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 167 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brigham Young University](https://appshunter.io/developer/445934469) | [Andreas Bauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/378748121) |

## What reviewers say

### Folded BY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folded-by-u/id956868075)

Explore origami through video tutorials that teach you how to create figures and understand the underlying mathematical principles. This app is designed to help K-12 students develop abstract thinking, problem-solving skills, and an interest in engineering.

**Highlights:** Origami figure tutorials, Origami math principles, Abstract thinking development, Problem-solving confidence, Engineering concepts, Video guidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Origami

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/origami-fold-and-learn/id1256478184)

Learn to create intricate paper sculptures with guided, step-by-step instructions and high-quality visuals. Explore a wide variety of shapes, from simple to complex, with a user-friendly interface designed for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step origami instructions, High-quality photos and diagrams, Visual folding guidebook, Variety of shapes (boxes, flowers, stars), Beginner to intermediate friendly, Weekly new instructions (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Origami Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Origami Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Origami Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Origami Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Origami Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Origami Premium | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to follow instructions
- 🚀 Frequently updated with new models
- 💡 Structured learning path from beginner to advanced
- 🤗 Great for kids and beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many models locked behind subscription
- 🔒 Subscription required to access full content
- 🤔 Misleading marketing about difficulty levels
- 💸 Expensive monthly subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Folding instructions not always clear
- Certain models appear impossible to complete

**Requested features**

- More diversity in origami models (e.g. weapons, airplanes, dragons)
- Option to permanently unlock content with one-time purchase
- Clearer separation between free and premium content
- Improved instructions for more complex models


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Folded BY free?

Folded BY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Origami free?

Origami is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Folded BY or Origami?

Folded BY is rated higher. Folded BY averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Origami averages 4.5 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Folded BY or Origami have ads?

Neither Folded BY nor Origami shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Folded BY or Origami?

Folded BY ships an update every 3 weeks, and Origami every 2 weeks. Most recently, Folded BY was updated on October 2, 2026 and Origami on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*