Sewing Patterns vs The Obsidian Echo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Digital pattern library management
- Fabric quantity calculation
- Project inspiration
- Customizable categories
- Pattern filtering
- Image and PDF attachment
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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!
The Obsidian Echo
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The Obsidian Echo is an immersive spatial bridge between deep intuition and physical reality. Crafted specifically for high-vibration architects, software creators, and digital seekers, this interactive vessel allows you to "harvest" and decode your immediate environment through a specialized cybernetic lens—stripping away systemic noise to reveal the core math and frequency underneath. KEY ECOSYSTEM FEATURES: REAL-TIME SCENIC MESHS: Watch the application actively map your room. Utilizing advanced RealityKit geometry, the camera dynamically projects geometric scanning blocks over physical walls, floors, and furniture to visualize your spatial environment. EUCLIDEAN PROXIMITY HUD: Monitor a continuous live readout in your console. The borderless data stream calculates your exact proximity to physical objects with micro-millimeter precision as you navigate space. REACTIVE CODESYNC RETICLE: Line up the dual-ring focal crosshairs. The moment your device locks onto a structural plane, the core reticle dynamically shifts color config from deep cyan to vibrant purple, accompanied by a crisp hardware grounding tick. DATA ACCUMULATION PULSE: Engage the central interface to record, capture, and etch raw environmental data streams directly to your localized device vault—turning external chaos into high-vibration visual fuel. THE HARMONIC SWITCH: Maintain absolute control over the tactical audio deck. Easily toggle between dense matrix audio feedback or total silent isolation to match your current focus. Welcome to the sanctuary. The witness never blinks.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: The Obsidian Echo at Free against Sewing Patterns's $5.99. Sewing Patterns's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.4). On 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
The Obsidian Echo is free to download; Sewing Patterns costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Sewing Patterns | The Obsidian Echo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (252 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 252 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Claus Krogholm Pedersen | Alex Slem |
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
The Obsidian Echo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sewing Patterns
No in-app purchases
The Obsidian Echo
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Sewing Patterns free?
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