# Sew Help Me vs MakerLog

The clearest difference is price: MakerLog at Free against Sew Help Me's $3.99. Sew Help Me's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

MakerLog is free to download; Sew Help Me costs $3.99 up front. MakerLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Sew Help Me asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sew Help Me holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sew Help Me has 18 ratings behind it against 2, 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 57% of MakerLog's.

Sew Help Me ships an update every 2 months, MakerLog monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sew Help Me | MakerLog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sew-help-me/id1515971634/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makerlog-craft-journal/id6479205653/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 186 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.5** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Saunders](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515971633) | [Gruffydd Johnston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651486785) |

## What reviewers say

### Sew Help Me

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

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


### MakerLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makerlog-craft-journal/id6479205653)

This app helps crafters and artisans document their creative process, track project finances, and gain insights into their work. It's designed for makers of all skill levels to enhance productivity and focus on their art.

**Highlights:** Project journaling, Financial tracking, In-depth analytics, Transaction history, Intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maker Log Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Maker Log Pro | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sew Help Me free?

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

### Is MakerLog free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sew Help Me or MakerLog?

Sew Help Me is rated higher. Sew Help Me averages 4.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while MakerLog averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sew Help Me or MakerLog have ads?

Neither Sew Help Me nor MakerLog shows ads.

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

Sew Help Me ships an update every 2 months, and MakerLog monthly. Most recently, Sew Help Me was updated on October 24, 2026 and MakerLog on October 24, 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.*