Australian Stitches vs Seamstry
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Australian Stitches
This digital magazine offers comprehensive dressmaking guidance for all skill levels. Explore the latest patterns, fabric trends, and step-by-step tutorials to create perfect garments. Get wardrobe planning advice and discover international fashion trends.
- Step-by-step sewing instructions
- Latest patterns and fabric trends
- Garment makeovers and wardrobe advice
- International fashion trend showcases
- Pattern trial and improvement tips
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Australia’s leading dressmaking magazine is a favoured by all dressmakers in every age group. Fabulous garments, technical instructions and step x step photos help guide even the most novice sewer to complete perfect garments every time. All the latest patterns and fabrics are covered in every issue plus we trial patterns to give the lowdown on how to improve on each pattern’s instruction sheet. We showcase makeovers of real people, give wardrobe-planning advice and show the latest trends from the USA and Europe. Pricing for subscriptions available: • Single issue = AU$7.99 • 1 year subscription = AU$46.99, automatically renewed until cancelled When purchasing through iTunes your account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will auto-renew unless you turn this off 24 hours before the subscription runs out. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings. You can manage your subscription through your account settings after purchase on your device. Privacy Policy URL: https://www.zinio.com/legal/terms#policy Terms of service: https://www.zinio.com/legal/terms#policy
Seamstry
Get professional tailoring services conveniently through an on-demand app. Avoid the usual effort and hassle of looking your best with this easy-to-use platform.
- On-demand tailoring services
- Convenient garment adjustments
- Hassle-free experience
- Professional tailoring at your fingertips
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Seamstry offers tailoring at the push of a button. Download today to avoid the hassle and effort formerly associated with looking your best.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Seamstry at 100% against Australian Stitches's 33%. Seamstry also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Australian Stitches sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Seamstry asks for nothing beyond the download.
Australian Stitches ships an update every 7 months, Seamstry every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Australian Stitches | Seamstry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 10.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zinio Pro | Neil Bronfin |
Customer experience
Australian Stitches
Seamstry
In-app purchases
Australian Stitches
- 1 Year subscription$29.991 Year
- No. 24-12$4.99
- No. 25-1$4.99
- No. 25-2$4.99
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- No. 25-3$4.99
- No. 25-4$4.99
- No. 25-6$4.99
- No26-3$4.99
- No. 27-1$4.99
- No 31-1$4.99
- Issue 7$4.99
- Issue 2$4.99
- No 28-3$4.99
Seamstry
No in-app purchases
Questions
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