Comparison

Sewing Patterns vs Quiltful

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sewing Patterns

Organize your sewing patterns digitally to avoid fabric purchasing mistakes. This app helps you manage your pattern library, find inspiration for fabric use, and ensure you buy the right materials and quantities for your projects.

Highlights
  • Digital pattern library management
  • Fabric quantity calculation
  • Project inspiration
  • Customizable categories
  • Pattern filtering
  • Image and PDF attachment
Features
Currently charting
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Have you ever tried going on a shopping spree for new fabrics (in physical stores or online), only to feel completely lost by not knowing exactly how you would use that nice-looking piece of fabric, and end up purchasing the wrong thing - or purchasing the right thing, but in the wrong quantity - or worse, still: Leaving empty-handed? If your answer is "yes", then Sewing Patterns will be your indispensable companion in the future. The inspiration in the form of your pattern library is right at your fingertips, wherever you go, and you can easily make sure that you purchase the right fabric in the right quantity - and with the right accessories. The app also helps you find inspiration on how to best make use of your current stash of fabric. The app lets you gain the perfect overview in a single place, whether your patterns are purchased, found in magazines, or your own creations entirely. You can categorize your patterns based from standard garment types, or create as many of your own categories as you like. You can have your patterns sorted alphabetically, by most recent usage, or in any particular order you like. Each pattern can be associated with as many categories as you wish. It is entirely up to you how many details you want to register for your individual patterns, but the more details you supply, the more help you will find in the built-in filtering function. When browsing your patterns, only the filled-in information is shown, so you won't have to deal with lots of empy fields. Using the camera, you can supply your pattern details with pictures of the model, the instructions, or perhaps of the finalized garments. You can add as many pictures and PDF files as you like, both for your categories, your patterns and your fabric. Use the Filter function if you need to search for a specific pattern in your pattern library, or just need inspiration for your next project, based on a specific piece of fabric. In all aspects, Sewing Patterns is an indispensable app, for the experienced seamstress and the newcomer alike!

About

Quiltful

Digitally organize and track all your quilting projects, from future ideas to completed masterpieces. Record project details, fabrics, patterns, and progress. Upload photos and notes to create a comprehensive digital journal of your creative work.

Highlights
  • Organize quilting projects
  • Track project progress
  • Record fabrics and patterns
  • Upload multiple photos
  • Search and maintain records
  • Log project location
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Organize and track your quilting projects in this digital quilt journal! Record details of current projects and track your progress as you complete them. Record projects you’d like to make in the future, and record past projects to give yourself a historical record of the beautiful quilts you’ve made. If you've ever asked yourself … • How many UFOs do I have? • What pattern did I use? • What tops are ready to be quilted? • Where did I put that project? • Where is that picture I took of my quilt? … then this app is for you! With this project organizing app made just for quilters, you can: • Organize your quilting projects • Search for your projects • Maintain records of quilts made • Upload multiple photos of each quilt • Add a description and notes about your quilt project • Note the type of project and the quilt size • Record fabrics and patterns used • Log the location of the project while you are creating it and after it is completed • See the quilting steps you have already completed • Track your progress and plan for the steps to do next • View a summary of all your quilting projects, and their statuses, on one page • Access the app and your account’s data from different devices The app is free to download. With your Free trial membership, you can enter up to 5 projects. To continue using the app after this trial period, you need to make an in-app purchase to subscribe to one of two membership plans. (All prices are listed in USD.) Essential subscription: Monthly $2.99 Yearly $29.99 Premium subscription: Monthly $4.99 Yearly $49.99 Information about auto-renewable subscriptions: 1. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. 2. App Store may apply any sales tax that is applicable in your location for all their products. 3. Subscriptions may be managed by users by turning the auto-renewal On or Off on your phone’s Settings > Subscription page. 4. Subscription gets renewed automatically unless the auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current payment period. 5. Subscribed account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period and identifies the cost of the renewal. 6. You may unsubscribe at any time. This cancellation will take effect after the current subscription has expired. We hope you find the Quiltful app useful and that it helps you organize your projects. The goal is to enjoy finishing those quilts! Please join the “Quiltful Community Group” on Facebook to keep up with the latest Quiltful news: Quiltful Group | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/quiltful Privacy Policy https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/68536476 Terms & Conditions https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/68536476

Screenshots

Sewing Patterns4 screens
Quiltful4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Quiltful at Free against Sewing Patterns's $5.99. Sewing Patterns's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Quiltful is free to download; Sewing Patterns costs $5.99 up front. Quiltful sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Sewing Patterns asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sewing Patterns holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sewing Patterns has 252 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Sewing Patterns's written reviews are positive against 78% of Quiltful's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sewing Patterns ships an update every 6 weeks, Quiltful monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Sewing Patterns versus Quiltful: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSewing PatternsQuiltful
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (252 ratings) — better4.4 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews90.1% of reviews — better77.8% of reviews
Number of ratings252 — better35
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#81 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClaus Krogholm PedersenQuiltful, Inc.

Customer experience

Sewing Patterns

All ratings252 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral3.6%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive90.1%
Neutral4.2%
Negative5.6%

Quiltful

All ratings35 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

Sewing Patterns

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes and closes unexpectedly
  • Patterns randomly deleting from library
  • Photo updates not saving to existing patterns
  • Search functionality not including notes or categories
  • Filter not working correctly for subcategories
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  • Cloud syncing issues between devices
  • Photos not displaying after upload
  • App incompatible with iPhone 6 on iOS 12.4
  • File reversion when adding multiple photos sequentially
  • Accidental category selection when clicking Done button

Requested features

18 requests
  • Drag and drop photo upload functionality
  • Barcode scanning for automatic pattern data entry
  • Independent fabric catalog section
  • Multi-select photo upload capability
  • CSV export functionality for sharing pattern lists
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  • Ability to reorder or select primary photo for patterns
  • Pattern company/number field separation from model
  • Swipe navigation between patterns in category view
  • Auto-fill/smart fill for repeated information
  • Ability to add categories while creating patterns
  • Favorites or wishlist feature for future purchases
  • Backup and export options (external to iCloud)
  • Pattern database integration from major brands
  • Ability to sync across all devices seamlessly
  • Landscape photo rotation support
  • Batch category assignment to multiple patterns
  • Total pattern count display
  • Advanced search including notes and category fields

Quiltful

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sewing Patterns

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Quiltful

Subscriptions4
  • Essential Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Essential Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Sewing Patterns free?
Sewing Patterns costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quiltful free?
Quiltful is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sewing Patterns or Quiltful?
Sewing Patterns is rated higher. Sewing Patterns averages 4.7 out of 5 from 252 ratings, while Quiltful averages 4.4 from 35 ratings.
Do Sewing Patterns or Quiltful have ads?
Neither Sewing Patterns nor Quiltful shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sewing Patterns or Quiltful?
Sewing Patterns ships an update every 6 weeks, and Quiltful monthly. Most recently, Sewing Patterns was updated on September 23, 2026 and Quiltful on June 1, 2026.

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