Cricut Design Space

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Last verified 2 Sep 2026

4.7 745529 ratings · App Store

1. 5/5To all of those who are overwhelmed! You got this!

   It is so common to see users leave negative reviews, or frowny Facebook statuses in my Cricut groups, on how they purchased this expensive machine, and have just left it in their closets FOR MONTHS to collect dust because they are too intimidated. I’m sorry, but I honestly wish I had the money to just throw at a hobby I have never done research on, and just let it sit there. Then to complain that Cricut isn’t there to hold their hand in the process. I do my research before I make a purchase and at least watch or read a few tutorials so I know what is going on. Even though my Cricut purchase was done fairly quickly, with only a couple days to study what it was, I had enough knowledge to get it going same day, right after I got home with it. I am so glad I did because it is probably one of my favorite hobbies that I have. There are so many tutorials on the Internet, and even Cricut has their own guides if you take the time to do the research online. Sure the machine only comes with a basic blade and some sample vinyl, but what else did you expect? I don’t ever expect my other hobbies (3D printing or Laser Engraving) to come with a “Let me hold your hand guide” with steps on how to do EVERYTHING it can handle. It’s up to you to succeed and learn the product that you have invested hundreds of dollars into! If I can make multi-layer projects 2 hours after opening the box, so can you! The information is out there!

   MixedMedia88 · 2 Sep 2026

2. 5/5Better not switch between apps…

   …or you risk losing ALL progress on whatever you’re working on. Repeatedly, this app would sign me out when I had to switch over to the iMessage app. I would switch back and find the Machine Setup or Sign In options as my only way forward. Once back in, an image I’d spent HOURS on removing background and tidying up lines, was just about to hit upload on, had disappeared and all of my HOURS *poof* gone. This happened 3 times. Granted, I should’ve known better than to switch apps a 2nd or 3rd time, but I had important calls and messages incoming, and believe it or not, this app actually is WORSE on the iPad. When working on a project on the canvas, I lost the design a few times from this app signing me out (even though it was never closed out, merely running in the background). The user interface is ridiculously over-complicated for tasks that are so basic and remedial. You can’t do any sort of editing to an image once it’s been uploaded, and if you notice something overlooked previously, you must upload the image once again and start preparing it to be compatible with the Cricut. Hopefully you remember everything you need to do to it before hitting Upload. It’s just a disaster of an app, and it makes me very sad, because I’m loving the projects I’m making that come out good (I.e. one or two colors of vinyl, with one phrase, maybe one image and that’s it. Nothing more complicated ever works out). Bleh, rant over, time to go back in and upload the same image for a 5th time.

   LindsLeighMcD · 2 Sep 2026

3. 5/5Seeing someone else’s images, multiple unresolved issues

   I’m on a timeline to finish projects, but lately, I have missed deadlines on many projects because with each new update, the app leaves out images and even entire image sets and many free fonts I’ve purchased and uploaded. I’ve tried to get help with the issues of missing image sets, but the wait time on the phone for help is hours long and getting help via email takes days or longer!!! I have been trying to resolve this issue since the beginning of September 2020. It is now November 13, 2020!! That’s ridiculous!! I am extremely unsatisfied and disappointed!!! Update: NEW ISSUES (in addition to the issues above that still have not been resolved)- On October 26, 2020, I opened my Design Space App and instead of seeing my images (uploads, downloads, image sets, etc.), I could see someone else’s images, including personal photos they had uploaded. I got off the app, got right back on it and could then see my images. This makes me extremely nervous! I don’t know if it was just a weird glitch or if my account had been hacked. I tried to change my password, but there was no way to change it through the Design Space App. On Nov 13, 2020, I updated my Design Space App, as prompted. I wish I wouldn’t have updated because now, I am unable to use images uploaded from the internet. I receive a pop up that says, “This image is not compatible with your machine. “ Again, I am extremely disappointed and unsatisfied Instead of issues being fixed, they are multiplying! If I didn’t already have so much money invested in this company, I would get rid of it and move on to a different company!!!

   SVA'S GMA · 2 Sep 2026

4. 4/5I love my machine and app.

   A couple months ago my mother found a Cricut expression at a yard sale. She bought it for $30 and it came with 12 cartridges and no power cord or blade. She knew that this would be something right up my alley. We didn’t do our research and didn’t realize that the machine was basically obsolete as far as buying blades and equipment. We made due with what we could get and I was having a blast. I had so many ideas which I quickly realized were going to be hard for me to execute with what I had. We managed to pull together the money for an explore air 2. I have already made quite a few projects and I’m working on a more intricate one for my husband. I love using the cricut design space on my iPad. So far I prefer to work from my iPad than the computer. I have only come across two issues. One- when I am uploaded an image from my photos and pre editing it, my image will go completely white. The first 5-6 times it happened I got really angry closed out and started over. Then I realized my undo button was still there and it fixed it. Two- This one is more human error than anything. I have lost two projects because I was a dummy and did not save my projects at frequent enough (or at all) intervals, then my app would glitch I would have to restart the app and come back to my project selections and it was gone. Either way I am so happy to have bought this machine and can’t wait to see what my crafting future holds. 😀😀😀

   51210girls · 2 Sep 2026

5. 5/5My Cricut is my oxytocin go to.

   I got my first Cricut for Christmas 2020 from my husband. I had mentioned I wanted one a couple times after seeing some crafty YouTubers use them. But OH THE JOY I felt when I ripped the wrapping paper off and saw the pretty Cricut box shining back at me. I had a shiny new mint explore air 2. That intimidation was there for a week or so - but once I opened her up and followed the VERY simple start up instructions- in which they basically do hold your hand as best they can- I was hooked! I’ve never owned anything I love as much besides my cameras… ok and my chihuahuas. LOL. I now own a Maker 3, Joy, and all the sizes of heat presses. I am a design space subscriber. I love it too. Yes, it has its glitches. I wish they could go in cahoots with Apple on their software because then Cricut would be freaking awesome! Until then I’ll just keep using design space. I love every new update. I’m usually in beta. I do also utilize Canva, a design bundles membership, and photoshop. I’m a Cricut snob. I plan on buying the Joy extra even tho I know I don’t need it. I just think they’re adorable, and they bring me much Joy. If you’re an empty nester like me, this is something I recommend to help. My kidults love all the tee shirts & sweatshirts they get. So if you’re on the fence or your poor Cricut is still in her box - go for it friend. You won’t be sorry you did.

   CindyLou2614 · 2 Sep 2026

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