Sew Buddy vs Sewjo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sew Buddy
Organize your crafting supplies with this app. Track fabrics, threads, and patterns using photos and unit conversions. A helpful tool for sewers and crafters to manage their inventory.
- Manage fabric inventory
- Manage thread inventory
- Manage pattern inventory
- Use saved images for inventory
- Convert units (yards, meters, inches, cm)
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Crafters, keep track of your fabrics, threads, and patterns with Sew Buddy! Features: - Manage fabric inventory - Manage thread inventory - Manage pattern inventory - Use pictures from saved images! - Convert units between yards, feet, inches, meters, and cm
Sewjo
This app helps sewists organize their fabric stash, track projects with photos and notes, and discover new patterns. It offers smart fabric-to-pattern suggestions and connects users with a creative community. Keep your sewing room organized and your inspiration flowing, no matter your skill level.
- Organize fabric stash, patterns, and notions
- Track sewing projects with photos and notes
- Smart fabric-to-pattern suggestions
- Review and discover sewing patterns
- Connect with the sewing community
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Sewjo is the ultimate sewing organization app designed to help sewists stay creative, inspired, and in control of their projects. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, Sewjo keeps everything you need at your fingertips. Key Features: - Organize Your Stash – Keep track of fabrics, patterns, and notions all in one place. - Track Your Sewing Projects – Log your progress with photos, notes, and step-by-step tracking. - Match Fabrics to Patterns – Get smart suggestions based on your stash. - Review & Discover Patterns – Browse, review, and track your favorite sewing patterns. - Connect with the Sewing Community – Share your journey, get feedback, and follow fellow sewists. Why Sewjo? - Your sewing room, always with you. No more lost patterns, forgotten fabrics, or unfinished projects. - Designed for sewists, by sewists. Thoughtfully crafted to enhance creativity and efficiency. - Perfect for all sewing styles. Whether you sew garments, quilt, or upcycle, Sewjo keeps you organized. - Reduce waste, maximize your stash. Make the most of your fabric collection. Download Sewjo today and bring joy back to your sewing projects!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sewjo at 5.0 against Sew Buddy's 3.8. Sewjo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Sew Buddy's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Sew Buddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sewjo asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sewjo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sew Buddy has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Sew Buddy ships an update every 3 months, Sewjo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sew Buddy | Sewjo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (32 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Munirah Kamaluddin | Irina McKenzie |
Customer experience
Sew Buddy
Sewjo
In-app purchases
Sew Buddy
- SewBuddyPro$3.99
Sewjo
No in-app purchases
