Comparison

Sewing Patterns vs Sewjo

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Sewing Patterns4 screens
Sewjo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sewjo at Free against Sewing Patterns's $5.99. Sewjo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Sewing Patterns's advantage is ratings volume (252 vs 1) and chart position (#78 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sewjo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sewing Patterns has 252 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sewing Patterns ships an update every 6 weeks, Sewjo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Sewing Patterns versus Sewjo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSewing PatternsSewjo
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (252 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings252 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#78 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB105 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperClaus Krogholm PedersenIrina McKenzie

Customer experience

Sewing Patterns

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

Sewjo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

Sewjo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sewing Patterns

No in-app purchases

None

Sewjo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sewing Patterns free?
Sewing Patterns costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sewjo free?
Sewjo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sewing Patterns or Sewjo?
Sewjo is rated higher. Sewing Patterns averages 4.7 out of 5 from 252 ratings, while Sewjo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sewing Patterns or Sewjo have ads?
Neither Sewing Patterns nor Sewjo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sewing Patterns or Sewjo?
Sewing Patterns ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sewjo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sewing Patterns was updated on September 28, 2026 and Sewjo on September 30, 2026.

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