Comparison

Sewing Patterns vs Sew Addict

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

Sew Addict

Manage your sewing supplies, fabrics, and patterns with this digital organizer. Keep your entire sewing inventory in one place to avoid duplicate purchases and focus on creating.

Highlights
  • Fabric inventory management
  • Pattern library organization
  • Haberdashery supply tracking
  • Visualize sewing stock
  • Avoid duplicate purchases
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Are you a passionate seamstress or a beginner tailor? Feeling overwhelmed by your growing stash of fabrics and sewing patterns? Do you love staying organized? Then download Sew Addict! Sew Addict is the sewing app you didn’t know you needed! With this digital sewing journal, say goodbye to endless rummaging through your cupboards, duplicate pattern purchases, and messy haberdashery drawers. From now on, keep your entire sewing inventory in one place. Good organization is the key to focusing on what you love most: creating! ORGANIZATION THAT BOOSTS YOUR CREATIVITY: Fabric Inventory (Fabric Library) Easily keep track of your fabric stash. For each fabric, add a photo, yardage, composition, and more. Our fabric management tool helps you organize your textiles and get a quick overview of your entire collection at a glance. Pattern Library Build your own personalized sewing pattern library. Organize every pattern, whether it’s a physical envelope or a PDF. With Sew Addict, your custom sewing book is always at your fingertips! Haberdashery Inventory Take inventory of all your sewing supplies—buttons, threads, ribbons... Keep track of everything so you’re never caught without what you need. WHO IS SEW ADDICT FOR? This sewing organizer is perfect for: Beginner and experienced sewists Patchwork and quilting enthusiasts Hobby fashion designers Anyone who loves both sewing and organization With Sew Addict, you can: - Visualize your entire stock to make better use of it - Stay within budget by avoiding duplicate purchases - Rediscover the joy of creating with perfect organization So don’t wait—turn your smartphone into a digital sewing journal and join the hundreds of sewists who have already embraced this essential sewing app!

Screenshots

Sewing Patterns4 screens
Sew Addict4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sew Addict at Free against Sewing Patterns's $5.99. Sewing Patterns's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 50%) and chart position (#81 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Sew Addict 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

Sewing Patterns ships an update every 6 weeks, Sew Addict every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Sewing Patterns versus Sew Addict: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSewing PatternsSew Addict
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (252 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings252 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#81 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClaus Krogholm PedersenLisbe Juin

Customer experience

Sewing Patterns

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

Sew Addict

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Sew Addict

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sewing Patterns

No in-app purchases

None

Sew Addict

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sewing Patterns free?
Sewing Patterns costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sew Addict free?
Sew Addict is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sewing Patterns or Sew Addict have ads?
Neither Sewing Patterns nor Sew Addict shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sewing Patterns or Sew Addict?
Sewing Patterns ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sew Addict every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sewing Patterns was updated on September 23, 2026 and Sew Addict on September 14, 2026.

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