# Sew Help Me vs Stash Hub

The clearest difference is price: Stash Hub at Free against Sew Help Me's $3.99. Stash Hub also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Sew Help Me's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Stash Hub is free to download; Sew Help Me costs $3.99 up front. Stash Hub sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Sew Help Me asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stash Hub holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stash Hub has 97 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Sew Help Me's written reviews are positive against 96% of Stash Hub's.

Sew Help Me ships an update every 2 months, Stash Hub every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sew Help Me | Stash Hub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sew-help-me/id1515971634/reviews) | **[4.9 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stash-hub/id1610930077/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **97** |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **96.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 186 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Saunders](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515971633) | [Douglas Todd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610930079) |

## What reviewers say

### Sew Help Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sew-help-me/id1515971634)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app helps sewers organize their fabric stash, patterns, and projects. Develop ideas by linking patterns to fabrics, create shopping lists, and document your creations with photos. Find items easily with a detailed search and store notes and links to useful resources.

**Highlights:** Fabric stash organization, Pattern management, Project development, Shopping list creation, Photo documentation of creations, Detailed search functionality, Links to blogs, websites, and shops

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stash Hub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stash-hub/id1610930077)

Digitally organize all your sewing supplies, including fabrics, patterns, and notions. Manage projects, track measurements, and create shopping lists to streamline your sewing life and avoid duplicate purchases.

**Highlights:** Digital sewing stash organization, Fabric, pattern, and notion cataloging, Project and measurement tracking, Automated data entry from online listings, Advanced search and filtering, Visual project mockups, Shopping list management

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stash Hub Premium | $3.49 | per month |
| Stash Hub Premium | $32.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎯 Comprehensive organization for fabrics, patterns, notions, and projects
- 🚀 Magic input feature for quick data entry
- 💰 Affordable subscription pricing
- 🔄 Seamless cross-device synchronization

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ 150-item limit for free/basic users
- 🐛 Magic input compatibility issues with some websites
- 💾 Data loss reported by some users
- 📸 Cropped screenshots when websites block image saving
- ⏱️ Time-consuming initial data entry

**Reported bugs**

- Magic input fails with many websites
- Pattern data disappearing after entry
- Recent update breaks website compatibility
- Inconsistent synchronization across devices

**Requested features**

- Search functionality for patterns
- Photo uploads for notions category
- Embroidery designs section
- User roles and admin permissions for shared accounts
- Inspiration picture storage in projects section


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sew Help Me free?

Sew Help Me costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stash Hub free?

Stash Hub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sew Help Me or Stash Hub?

Stash Hub is rated higher. Sew Help Me averages 4.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Stash Hub averages 4.9 from 97 ratings.

### Do Sew Help Me or Stash Hub have ads?

Neither Sew Help Me nor Stash Hub shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sew Help Me or Stash Hub?

Sew Help Me ships an update every 2 months, and Stash Hub every 5 days. Most recently, Sew Help Me was updated on October 29, 2026 and Stash Hub on October 30, 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.*