# Sewing Patterns vs Bobbin

The clearest difference is price: Bobbin at Free against Sewing Patterns's $5.99. Bobbin also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). Sewing Patterns's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (252 vs 6). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Bobbin is free to download; Sewing Patterns costs $5.99 up front. Bobbin sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Sewing Patterns asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bobbin 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 6, 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 100% of Bobbin's.

Sewing Patterns ships an update every 3 months, Bobbin every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sewing Patterns | Bobbin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sewing-patterns/id1293431758/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bobbin-sewing-organizer/id6744337422/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **252** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 90.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Claus Krogholm Pedersen](https://appshunter.io/developer/635693179) | [Dabble Product Company, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782150020) |

## What reviewers say

### Sewing Patterns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sewing-patterns/id1293431758)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Highly customizable categories and subcategories
- 📸 Easy photo upload and storage of pattern images
- 🔍 Effective search and filter functionality
- 💾 Reliable syncing between devices (phone and iPad)
- ⚡ Fast and responsive app performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Time-consuming initial data entry process
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and data loss
- 📸 Single photo upload at a time (tedious workflow)
- 🔄 Cannot update patterns with new photos easily
- ❌ Limited sorting options (no numerical order)

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Bobbin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bobbin-sewing-organizer/id6744337422)

Organize your sewing projects, patterns, and fabric stash. Create mood boards, document progress with photos and notes, and discover new patterns. Syncs across iPhone and iPad via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Mood board creation, Project management, Pattern and fabric cataloging, Import from web, Pattern discovery, iCloud sync, Family sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30-Day Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Bobbin License | $12.99 | one-time |
| Bobbin License | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sewing Patterns free?

Sewing Patterns costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bobbin free?

Bobbin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sewing Patterns or Bobbin?

Bobbin is rated higher. Sewing Patterns averages 4.7 out of 5 from 252 ratings, while Bobbin averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Sewing Patterns or Bobbin have ads?

Neither Sewing Patterns nor Bobbin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sewing Patterns or Bobbin?

Sewing Patterns ships an update every 3 months, and Bobbin every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sewing Patterns was updated on October 14, 2026 and Bobbin on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*