Comparison

Sewing Patterns Lite vs SHOPOLIT

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

SHOPOLIT

Features
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Coordinate shopping across your household with live updates. • Real-time sync across every family member's phone • AI builds your list from a description, a recipe link, or a receipt photo • Smart suggestions for complementary items as you shop • Track spending and see trends over time • Tag items by aisle, store, or meal, and filter your list on the fly • Pantry inventory tracking with low-stock alerts • Ad-free, and stays in sync across every device Built for families, roommates, and multi-generational households who share a kitchen and a shopping list. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.shopolit.com/privacy

Screenshots

Sewing Patterns Lite4 screens
SHOPOLIT2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SHOPOLIT at fortnightly against Sewing Patterns Lite's every 3 months. On price, 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

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, SHOPOLIT fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sewing Patterns Lite versus SHOPOLIT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSewing Patterns LiteSHOPOLIT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (91 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings91 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClaus Krogholm Pederseninnovastacks

In-app purchases

None

Sewing Patterns Lite

No in-app purchases

None

SHOPOLIT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sewing Patterns Lite free?
Sewing Patterns Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SHOPOLIT free?
SHOPOLIT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sewing Patterns Lite or SHOPOLIT have ads?
Neither Sewing Patterns Lite nor SHOPOLIT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sewing Patterns Lite or SHOPOLIT?
Sewing Patterns Lite ships an update every 3 months, and SHOPOLIT fortnightly. Most recently, Sewing Patterns Lite was updated on November 2, 2026 and SHOPOLIT on October 30, 2026.

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