Comparison

Sewing Patterns vs Matamata Piako Libraries

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
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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

Matamata Piako Libraries

Features
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Access Matamata Piako Libraries (Matamata, Morrinsville and Te Aroha) from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Manage your account, search the catalogue, renew and reserve books.

Screenshots

Sewing Patterns4 screens
Matamata Piako Libraries4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Matamata Piako Libraries at Free against Sewing Patterns's $5.99. Matamata Piako Libraries also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Matamata Piako Libraries is free to download; Sewing Patterns costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sewing Patterns versus Matamata Piako Libraries: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSewing PatternsMatamata Piako Libraries
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (252 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings252 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB50 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperClaus Krogholm PedersenDepartment of Internal Affairs

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

Matamata Piako Libraries

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sewing Patterns

No in-app purchases

None

Matamata Piako Libraries

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sewing Patterns free?
Sewing Patterns costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Matamata Piako Libraries free?
Matamata Piako Libraries is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sewing Patterns or Matamata Piako Libraries have ads?
Neither Sewing Patterns nor Matamata Piako Libraries shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sewing Patterns or Matamata Piako Libraries?
Sewing Patterns ships an update every 3 months, and Matamata Piako Libraries every 3 months. Most recently, Sewing Patterns was updated on October 24, 2026 and Matamata Piako Libraries on October 13, 2026.

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