Comparison

Sewing Patterns Lite vs TrueToForm

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sewing Patterns Lite

Organize your sewing patterns digitally, keeping track of fabric needs and accessories. This app helps you manage your collection, find inspiration, and make informed purchasing decisions for your next sewing project.

Highlights
  • Digital pattern library
  • Fabric quantity calculation
  • Accessory tracking
  • Customizable categories
  • Pattern filtering
  • Photo and PDF attachments
Features
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(NOTE: This free trial version is fully functional, but has a maximum limit of 10 Patterns) 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 fabrics. 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

TrueToForm

Create a precise 3D avatar from a quick body scan for accurate measurements. Use your avatar to get custom clothing orders, for home sewing, or to shop with confidence for perfect-fitting clothes online. Export your data for digital design.

Highlights
  • Accurate 3D avatar generation
  • Private and secure body scanning
  • Access precise body measurements
  • Send measurements to designers/tailors
  • Precise measurements for home sewing
  • Export measurements and 3D avatar files
  • Fit predictions on partner sites
Features
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TrueToForm’s award-winning body scanning technology generates an accurate 3D avatar from a body scan, in just a few minutes. The scanning process is private and secure - TrueToForm does not upload or store any photos or videos from your scans. With your avatar, you can: - Access accurate body measurements without the hassle of taking manual measurements - Send your measurements to a designer, stylist, or tailor for a custom clothing order - Get precise measurements for home sewing and pattern making - Export your measurements or 3D avatar file for use in digital design software - Shop with your avatar to get accurate fit predictions on our search engine Fitsearch (thefitsearch.com) - Get size and fit recommendations on our partner brand and retail sites And more! Detailed measurements (.csv file) and 3D avatar files (.OBJ file) can be viewed and exported from the TrueToForm dashboard at www.truetoform.fit > Log In. Interested brands and retailers can learn more about our business solutions at www.truetoform.fit or contact our team at hello@truetoform.fit. The TrueToForm iOS app is compatible with iPhones with Face ID and iPad Pro models. Don't have a compatible iOS device? Launch the TrueToForm web app using any smartphone or tablet with this link: https://web.truetoform.fit/ The TrueToForm web app is compatible with any smart device, such as a smartphone or tablet, that has an accelerometer. The web app can be launched directly from your web browser with no app installation required.

Screenshots

Sewing Patterns Lite4 screens
TrueToForm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sewing Patterns Lite at 4.2 against TrueToForm's 3.8. Sewing Patterns Lite also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 20%) and ratings volume (91 vs 16). TrueToForm's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sewing Patterns Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sewing Patterns Lite has 91 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Sewing Patterns Lite's written reviews are positive against 20% of TrueToForm's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sewing Patterns Lite ships an update every 2 months, TrueToForm every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sewing Patterns Lite versus TrueToForm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSewing Patterns LiteTrueToForm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (91 ratings) — better3.8 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews45.0% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings91 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB164 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClaus Krogholm PedersenTam Technologies, Inc.

Customer experience

Sewing Patterns Lite

All ratings91 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral6.6%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive45.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative35.0%

TrueToForm

All ratings16 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sewing Patterns Lite

No in-app purchases

None

TrueToForm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sewing Patterns Lite free?
Sewing Patterns Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TrueToForm free?
TrueToForm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sewing Patterns Lite or TrueToForm?
Sewing Patterns Lite is rated higher. Sewing Patterns Lite averages 4.2 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while TrueToForm averages 3.8 from 16 ratings.
Do Sewing Patterns Lite or TrueToForm have ads?
Neither Sewing Patterns Lite nor TrueToForm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sewing Patterns Lite or TrueToForm?
Sewing Patterns Lite ships an update every 2 months, and TrueToForm every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sewing Patterns Lite was updated on September 18, 2026 and TrueToForm on June 2, 2026.

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