# Sewing Patterns Lite vs Meal Mate

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sewing Patterns Lite | Meal Mate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sewing-patterns-lite/id1346245698/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meal-mate-meal-planning/id6504203180/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **91** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 45.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 3 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Claus Krogholm Pedersen](https://appshunter.io/developer/635693179) | [Caleb Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586199403) |

## What reviewers say

### Sewing Patterns Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sewing-patterns-lite/id1346245698)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Meal Mate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meal-mate-meal-planning/id6504203180)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sewing Patterns Lite free?

Sewing Patterns Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Meal Mate free?

Meal Mate costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sewing Patterns Lite or Meal Mate?

Meal Mate is rated higher. Sewing Patterns Lite averages 4.2 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Meal Mate averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sewing Patterns Lite or Meal Mate have ads?

Neither Sewing Patterns Lite nor Meal Mate shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*