# Simply Sewing Magazine vs Craft DIY Tutorial

The clearest difference is update cadence: Craft DIY Tutorial at fortnightly against Simply Sewing Magazine's every 3 months. Craft DIY Tutorial also leads on ratings volume (542 vs 42). Simply Sewing Magazine's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 55%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simply Sewing Magazine sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Craft DIY Tutorial sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Simply Sewing Magazine against 4.6 for Craft DIY Tutorial. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Craft DIY Tutorial has 542 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Simply Sewing Magazine's written reviews are positive against 55% of Craft DIY Tutorial's.

Simply Sewing Magazine ships an update every 3 months, Craft DIY Tutorial fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simply Sewing Magazine | Craft DIY Tutorial |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-sewing-magazine/id984412502/reviews) | **[4.6 (542 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craft-diy-tutorial-learn-art/id1537804182/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **542** |
| Positive reviews | **70.8% of reviews** | 54.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Our Media Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702229453) | [Riafy Technologies Pvt. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/918478397) |

## What reviewers say

### Simply Sewing Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-sewing-magazine/id984412502)

This app provides a contemporary sewing magazine for makers of all levels. Discover inspiring projects, fresh ideas, and beautiful photography to guide you through creating your own clothes and more.

**Highlights:** Sewing projects for beginners and experienced makers, Inspiring contemporary ideas, Beautiful photography, Guides for sewing clothes and more, Digital magazine subscription

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Month Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| 3-Month Subscription | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| 3-Month Subscription | $16.99 | per 3 months |
| Simply Sewing | $44.99 | per year |
| Discounted Annual Subscription | $44.99 | per year |
| 12-Month Subscription | $60.99 | per year |
| 12-Month Subscription Bundle | $60.99 | per year |
| Free Sampler 15 | Free | one-time |
| In The Moment Free Sample | Free | one-time |
| Issue 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 12 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 52 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 116 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 118 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Simply Sewing | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 129 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 128 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 10 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 127 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Issue 126 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Issue 125 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Issue 123 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Issue 121 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Complete Your Specials | $39.99 | one-time |
| Complete Your Collection | $49.99 | one-time |


### Craft DIY Tutorial

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craft-diy-tutorial-learn-art/id1537804182)

Learn to create a wide variety of handmade projects with detailed video tutorials. Explore categories like paper crafts, home decor, jewelry making, and seasonal decorations. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike.

**Highlights:** Thousands of curated video tutorials, Step-by-step guidance, Multiple craft categories, Seasonal and holiday projects, Beginner to advanced skill levels, High-quality video instructions

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DIY Crafts - Monthly Trial | $8.99 | per month |
| DIY Crafts- Monthly Plan | $11.49 | per month |
| DIY Crafts - Yearly Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| DIY Crafts - Yearly | $31.99 | per year |
| DIY Crafts - 6 month | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| DIY Crafts- 6 month discounted | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| 7 days premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simply Sewing Magazine free?

Simply Sewing Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Craft DIY Tutorial free?

Craft DIY Tutorial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simply Sewing Magazine or Craft DIY Tutorial?

Craft DIY Tutorial is rated higher. Simply Sewing Magazine averages 4.5 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Craft DIY Tutorial averages 4.6 from 542 ratings.

### Do Simply Sewing Magazine or Craft DIY Tutorial have ads?

Neither Simply Sewing Magazine nor Craft DIY Tutorial shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simply Sewing Magazine or Craft DIY Tutorial?

Simply Sewing Magazine ships an update every 3 months, and Craft DIY Tutorial fortnightly. Most recently, Simply Sewing Magazine was updated on September 25, 2026 and Craft DIY Tutorial on September 19, 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.*