# Make it yourself vs Sewing Patterns Lite

The clearest difference is rating: Sewing Patterns Lite at 4.2 against Make it yourself's 3.4. Sewing Patterns Lite also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 32%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Sewing Patterns Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 91 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Make it yourself's written reviews are positive against 45% of Sewing Patterns Lite's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Make it yourself | Sewing Patterns Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-it-yourself-diy-crafts/id1174329172/reviews) | **[4.2 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sewing-patterns-lite/id1346245698/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **91** |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews | **45.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 15 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.3** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Petrov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1060025596) | [Claus Krogholm Pedersen](https://appshunter.io/developer/635693179) |

## What reviewers say

### Make it yourself

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-it-yourself-diy-crafts/id1174329172)

Discover a vast collection of craft ideas and designs for creating decorations, furniture, and more. Transform old items into new creations with step-by-step instructions. Save your favorite projects, track your progress, and capture photos of your finished crafts.

**Highlights:** Extensive craft ideas and designs, Step-by-step instructions, Project saving and tracking (TODO/Done), Custom notes for projects, Photo capture of creations, Transforming old items into new

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Great idea for crafters
- 💡 Lots of ideas to use
- 💡 Handy app for inspiration
- 💡 Free to get more DIYs
- 💡 Good concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😩 Ads pop up frequently
- 😩 Unclear instructions
- 😩 Hard to use
- 😩 Tiny instruction text
- 😩 No landscape mode

**Reported bugs**

- Ads pop up every second
- App freezes
- App freezes on startup
- App freezes on login
- Navigation arrows do not work

**Requested features**

- Add more instructions
- Add more ideas, especially for teenagers
- Add categories for easier browsing
- Improve image quality
- Add search functionality


### Sewing Patterns Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sewing-patterns-lite/id1346245698)

Organize your sewing patterns digitally, keeping track of fabric needs and accessories. This app helps you manage your collection, find inspiration, and make informed purchasing decisions for your next sewing project.

**Highlights:** Digital pattern library, Fabric quantity calculation, Accessory tracking, Customizable categories, Pattern filtering, Photo and PDF attachments

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Make it yourself free?

Make it yourself is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sewing Patterns Lite free?

Sewing Patterns Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Make it yourself or Sewing Patterns Lite?

Sewing Patterns Lite is rated higher. Make it yourself averages 3.4 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Sewing Patterns Lite averages 4.2 from 91 ratings.

### Do Make it yourself or Sewing Patterns Lite have ads?

Neither Make it yourself nor Sewing Patterns Lite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Make it yourself or Sewing Patterns Lite?

Make it yourself ships an update every 2 months, and Sewing Patterns Lite every 2 months. Most recently, Make it yourself was updated on September 19, 2026 and Sewing Patterns Lite on September 18, 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.*
