Comparison

Sewing Patterns Lite 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 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

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 Patterns Lite4 screens
Sew Addict4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sew Addict at every 3 weeks against Sewing Patterns Lite's every 3 months. Sew Addict also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sewing Patterns Lite ships an update every 3 months, Sew Addict every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sewing Patterns Lite versus Sew Addict: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSewing Patterns LiteSew Addict
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (91 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings91 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClaus Krogholm PedersenLisbe Juin

Customer experience

Sewing Patterns Lite

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

Sew Addict

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

In-app purchases

None

Sewing Patterns Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Sew Addict

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sewing Patterns Lite free?
Sewing Patterns Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sew Addict free?
Sew Addict is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sewing Patterns Lite or Sew Addict have ads?
Neither Sewing Patterns Lite nor Sew Addict shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sewing Patterns Lite or Sew Addict?
Sewing Patterns Lite ships an update every 3 months, and Sew Addict every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sewing Patterns Lite was updated on October 11, 2026 and Sew Addict on October 2, 2026.

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