Comparison

MyPatterns vs Ember Grid

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

Head to head
About

MyPatterns

Access a vast library of embroidery patterns across diverse categories. Customize designs with intuitive mobile tools and monitor your machine's progress remotely via Wi-Fi. Import and edit existing files with a range of creative functionalities.

Highlights
  • Extensive pattern library
  • Mobile pattern customization
  • Wi-Fi machine monitoring
  • Import and edit embroidery files
  • Thread color adjustment
  • Pattern rotation
Features
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[Abundant Embroidery Patterns] Plant / People / Totem / Sport / Festival .....We provides various embroidery patterns for different categories. People can find what they want and enjoy the lovely designs. [Friendly UI] Forget about the small and unclear screen on your machine. Now you can use your mobile device (cellphone/pads) to create your own patterns with more flexibility. We also provides basic tools for users to customize the patterns for their own demands. [Wi-Fi support] With Wi-Fi connection, you can monitor the current embroidering progress without keeping sitting in front of your machine. It notifies the users the remaining time for embroidering and the current status. [Editing Tools] MyPatterns provides a series of tools to allow users to import other embroidery files, change the thread color, rotate the patterns without limitation and a lot more.

About

Ember Grid

Features
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Imagine never thinking about power or utilities because everything just works. Ember Grid makes that a reality. It’s a simple, beautiful solution that gives you comfort, control, and peace of mind. No manuals, no stress – just an easier life powered by smart technology that feels almost invisible. Key Benefits: • Comfort On Demand • Effortless Savings • Complete Control & Clarity • Seamless Backup Power

Screenshots

MyPatterns4 screens
Ember Grid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ember Grid at every 2 months against MyPatterns's every 4 months. MyPatterns's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). 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

MyPatterns ships an update every 4 months, Ember Grid every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MyPatterns versus Ember Grid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyPatternsEmber Grid
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeng Hsing Industrial Co., Ltd.Ember Grid (PTY) LTD

In-app purchases

None

MyPatterns

No in-app purchases

None

Ember Grid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyPatterns free?
MyPatterns is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ember Grid free?
Ember Grid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MyPatterns or Ember Grid have ads?
Neither MyPatterns nor Ember Grid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyPatterns or Ember Grid?
MyPatterns ships an update every 4 months, and Ember Grid every 2 months. Most recently, MyPatterns was updated on September 23, 2026 and Ember Grid on September 29, 2026.

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