# CalcVerter vs PatternMate

The clearest difference is rating: PatternMate at 5.0 against CalcVerter's 4.5. PatternMate also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 82%). CalcVerter's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CalcVerter sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and PatternMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PatternMate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of CalcVerter's written reviews are positive against 100% of PatternMate's.

CalcVerter ships an update monthly, PatternMate every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CalcVerter | PatternMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcverter/id1006610733/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patternmate/id6464105499/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 161 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [loay setrak](https://appshunter.io/developer/923932983) | [Daniel Nitsikopoulos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486749199) |

## What reviewers say

### CalcVerter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcverter/id1006610733)

This comprehensive utility app offers a vast array of tools for calculations, conversions, and scientific exploration. It features customizable calculators, unit and base converters, time zone tools, and a science hub with constants and a periodic table. Personalize your experience with themes, widgets, and advanced statistics.

**Highlights:** Customizable calculators with multiple registers, Extensive unit and base conversion tools, Time zone and date calculation utilities, Science hub with constants and periodic table, Password, UUID, and random number generators, QR code creation and scanning, Advanced statistics and data visualization

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| 6 Months Premium | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Premium | $6.99 | per year |
| Premium (Previous Purchasers) | Free | one-time |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Elements Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Generators Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Date & Time Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Developer Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Statistics Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Converter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Calculator Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Formulas Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Enormous Tip | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $14.99 | one-time |


### PatternMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patternmate/id6464105499)

Manage your sewing pattern collection with custom tags, photos, and notes. Track your progress on ongoing projects and easily reference your inventory while shopping for fabric.

**Highlights:** Organize patterns with tags, photos, and notes, Reference collection while fabric shopping, Track sewing project progress, Add notes to ongoing projects, Customizable tagging system

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super PatternMate Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Super PatternMate Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CalcVerter free?

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

### Is PatternMate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CalcVerter or PatternMate?

PatternMate is rated higher. CalcVerter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while PatternMate averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do CalcVerter or PatternMate have ads?

Neither CalcVerter nor PatternMate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CalcVerter or PatternMate?

CalcVerter ships an update monthly, and PatternMate every 6 weeks. Most recently, CalcVerter was updated on October 24, 2026 and PatternMate on October 24, 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.*