Makerly vs Quiltler 3
Short version: Quiltler 3 is an iOS digital sketchbook for constructing custom geometric quilt patterns, with fabric libraries and PDF export guides. Makerly is the full quilting platform that also lives on Android and the web. Here is the whole picture.
Side by side
| Feature | Makerly | Quiltler 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Custom geometric pattern design | ✓ Designer + block editor | ✓ |
| PDF export of patterns | ✓ Printable cut list | ✓ |
| Fabric estimate from design | ✓ Plus 7 standalone calculators | ✓ |
| Backing, batting, binding, borders, on-point math | ✓ Dedicated calculators | — |
| Fabric stash inventory | ✓ Photos, tags, yardage | Fabric libraries for design |
| Thread converter & embroidery tools | ✓ | — |
| Community & local shop directory | ✓ | — |
| Platforms | Web + iPhone + Android | iOS only |
| Pricing model | 14-day free trial, then $9.99/mo | See its App Store listing for current pricing |
Quiltler 3 details reflect its public App Store description as of mid-2026. Check the listing for current specifics.
What Quiltler 3 covers
- Geometric design on iPad and iPhone: a canvas for custom cut patterns with PDF export, built around Apple Pencil workflows.
- And that is the scope: design and estimates on iOS only, with the rest of the quilt happening in other apps.
Where Makerly wins
- Every platform. Web, iPhone, and Android with one synced account. Half of quilting guilds run on Android phones and Windows desktops; Quiltler cannot meet them there.
- The math beyond the design. Seven dedicated calculators for backing, batting, binding, borders, on-point, yardage, and a cut list. Four are free on our site to try right now.
- Stash, threads, help, and people. A real fabric inventory, a 19-brand thread converter, the expert Helper Hub, and community with a verified local shop directory.
Pick Quiltler 3 if: an iPad-only geometric sketchbook is your only need. Pick Makerly if: you use more than one device, or you want the design plus everything that comes after it in one subscription.
Common questions
Is Makerly or Quiltler 3 better?
Quiltler 3 is an iOS-only canvas for custom geometric patterns with PDF export, and design is its whole scope. Makerly is the broader pick: design plus seven calculators, fabric stash, thread tools, help, and community, and it runs on Android and in any web browser as well as on iPhone.
Does Quiltler work on Android or Windows?
No, Quiltler 3 is an iOS app for iPhone and iPad. Makerly runs on iPhone, Android, and as a full web app in any browser on Windows or Mac, with one account keeping everything in sync.
Design a real quilt free for 14 days.
Every Makerly feature unlocked, in your browser or on your phone, with no charge during the trial.