# Sewing Machine! vs Doll Designer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Doll Designer at 55% against Sewing Machine!'s 11%. Doll Designer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (54K vs 33). Sewing Machine!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Doll Designer sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Sewing Machine! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Doll Designer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doll Designer has 54K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Sewing Machine!'s written reviews are positive against 55% of Doll Designer's.

Sewing Machine! ships an update fortnightly, Doll Designer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sewing Machine! | Doll Designer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sewing-machine/id1487395278/reviews) | **[4.6 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doll-designer/id1562867488/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **54K** |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | **55.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 187 MB | 660 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Geisha Tokyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304321146) | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) |

## What reviewers say

### Sewing Machine!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sewing-machine/id1487395278)

A casual game where players sew patches onto clothing by following lines. Showcase your crafting abilities through various handcrafted stages. New levels are continuously added.

**Highlights:** Sew patches onto clothing, Follow sewing lines, Handcrafted stages, Skill showcase, Constant updates

**In-app purchases:** none


### Doll Designer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doll-designer/id1562867488)

Become a top doll designer and create stunning outfits. Shop for clothes, mix and match colors, and give your doll a complete makeover to impress everyone. Test your fashion skills and attention to detail in this creative game.

**Highlights:** Design the doll, Create killer outfits, Go shopping for clothes, Match colors, Full doll makeover, Test fashion skills

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pink Outfit Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Black Outfit Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 5000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cinderella Doll Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tie-Dye Doll Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🎨 Ability to customize dolls
- 🎁 Rewards for completing levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or kicking players out
- Ads not working as intended
- Difficulty exiting the app

**Requested features**

- More diverse character options
- Additional levels and content
- Reduced ads or ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sewing Machine! free?

Sewing Machine! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Doll Designer free?

Doll Designer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sewing Machine! or Doll Designer?

Doll Designer is rated higher. Sewing Machine! averages 2.2 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Doll Designer averages 4.6 from 54K ratings.

### Do Sewing Machine! or Doll Designer have ads?

Doll Designer shows ads; Sewing Machine! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sewing Machine! or Doll Designer?

Sewing Machine! ships an update fortnightly, and Doll Designer every 2 months. Most recently, Sewing Machine! was updated on October 2, 2026 and Doll Designer on October 21, 2026.

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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.*