Sewing Patterns Lite vs Meal Mate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Digital pattern library
- Fabric quantity calculation
- Accessory tracking
- Customizable categories
- Pattern filtering
- Photo and PDF attachments
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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!
Meal Mate
Easily plan your weekly meals with a vast library of recipes and personalized scheduling. Save favorites, add custom meals, and discover new culinary inspiration with intuitive search and navigation.
- Extensive recipe library (120+ meals)
- Personalized meal plans
- Save and customize favorite meals
- Add custom meals with details
- Intuitive search by ingredients/type
- Seamless navigation
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MealMate - Your Ultimate Meal Planning Companion! Transform your meal planning experience with MealMate! Our app offers a seamless way to explore, plan, and organize your meals with an extensive library of over 120+ delicious meal ideas and recipes. Features: -Extensive Recipe Library: Browse through 120+ meal ideas and recipes. Filter recipes by ingredients, meal type, or cooking time. Discover new favorites and expand your culinary horizons. -Personalized Meal Plans: Create custom meal plans tailored to your taste and schedule. Add meals to breakfast, lunch, and dinner slots for each day of the week. Randomize meal plans for a fun twist or when you need inspiration. -Favorites: Save your favorite meals for easy access. Quickly add favorites to your meal plan. Edit and customize saved favorites to match your preferences. -Custom Meals: Add your own custom meals with ingredients, instructions, and estimated time. Tag custom meals for easy identification. Update and refine your custom meals as needed. -Intuitive Search: Search recipes by title, ingredients, meal type, origin, and cooking time. Quickly find the perfect meal to match your cravings. -Seamless Navigation: Easy-to-use interface with intuitive navigation. Navigate between Home, Meals, and Favorites tabs effortlessly. Access detailed meal information and customization options with a tap. Download MealMate today and simplify your meal planning journey! Enjoy the convenience of having your meal ideas, recipes, and plans all in one place. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting, MealMate is your go-to app for delicious and organized meal planning.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Meal Mate at 100% against Sewing Patterns Lite's 45%. Meal Mate also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). Sewing Patterns Lite's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (91 vs 2). 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
Sewing Patterns Lite is free to download; Meal Mate costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Meal Mate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sewing Patterns Lite has 91 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Meal Mate's.
| Parameter | Sewing Patterns Lite | Meal Mate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (91 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 91 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Claus Krogholm Pedersen | Caleb Smith |
Customer experience
Sewing Patterns Lite
Meal Mate
In-app purchases
Sewing Patterns Lite
No in-app purchases
Meal Mate
No in-app purchases
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