Comparison

Sew Awesome 2 vs Hookly

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

Head to head
About

Sew Awesome 2

This utility app helps sewers meticulously track their sewing accessories, from fabrics and threads to machines and notions. It offers reference charts for common sewing terms and conversions, along with helpful tools like a ruler and flashlight. Pro users can enhance item details with images and PDFs.

Highlights
  • Track sewing fabrics, threads, and notions
  • Manage sewing machine and feet details
  • Store sewing patterns and measurements
  • Reference charts for sewing terminology
  • Needle and button size converters
  • Upload custom charts (Pro)
  • Integrated ruler and flashlight tools
Features
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-- TRACK ACCESSORIES -- Sew Awesome 2 helps seamstresses and sewists track all of their sewing accessories, including: - Sewing fabrics - Sewing Machines - Sewing Machine Feet - Thread - Sewing Patterns - Sewing Measurements (of friends or clients) - Buttons / Sewing Notions - Sewing Needles - Sewing Hardware All data is stored in the cloud, so it is available across multiple devices. Store detailed information about each of the sewing categories above. Pro users can add pictures and PDFs to each item. -- REFERENCE FEATURES -- The reference section includes commonly used sewing terminology and reference charts, including: - sewing machine diagrams - sewing machine needle size converters between American and European standards - needle types and diagrams - button size charts - fabric yardage charts - upload custom charts (pro feature) -- TOOLS -- Use the ruler and flashlight to help you when you're on the go! Please join our Facebook Group to help provide requirements and suggestions for additional functionality: https://www.facebook.com/groups/654693952089514 Terms of use: http://www.colorworkapps.com/eula.html Privacy Policy: http://www.colorworkapps.com/privacypolicy.html

About

Hookly

Features
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Keep every crochet and knitting project beautifully organized. Hookly brings your yarn stash, patterns, projects, row counters, and progress into one calm workspace. YARN STASH Record every skein with its brand, color, weight, yardage, gauge, price, and care details. Group yarn by weight and archive finished skeins without losing their history. PATTERN LIBRARY Save PDF patterns and web links, then connect them directly to your projects. Hookly Pro includes an in-app PDF reader with a draggable row highlighter, helping you keep your place while you work. PROJECT TRACKING Keep works in progress and finished makes together. Divide a project into parts with individual row totals, assign yarn and notions, add photo updates, and record time with the Hookly Pro project timer. TEMPERATURE BLANKETS Plan a temperature blanket by date, location, temperature source, color range, and construction unit. Log each day, see the matching color, and keep track of days that still need to be crocheted. ROW COUNTERS Count rows, rounds, repeats, increases, or anything else. Set targets, use multiple counters, and link counters so one tap can update several totals. ACCESSORIES AND NOTIONS Catalog hooks, needles, stitch markers, and other tools. Assign them to projects so you always know what is in use. APPLE WATCH With Hookly Pro, check projects, count rows, and update today's temperature blanket entry from your wrist. FREE AND PRO Hookly is free to download and includes a limited number of yarns, accessories, patterns, projects, project parts, updates, and counters. A one-time Hookly Pro purchase unlocks unlimited tracking, the PDF reader and row highlighter, project timers, and the Apple Watch app. Spend less time searching through notebooks and more time making. Download Hookly and keep your next project within reach.

Screenshots

Sew Awesome 24 screens
Hookly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hookly at every 2 months against Sew Awesome 2's every 5 months. Sew Awesome 2's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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. Sew Awesome 2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Hookly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sew Awesome 2 ships an update every 5 months, Hookly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sew Awesome 2 versus Hookly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSew Awesome 2Hookly
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperColorwork AppsSaku Studio

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sew Awesome 2

Subscriptions1
  • Sew Awesome 2$2.991 Month
1 purchases

Hookly

One-time1
  • Hookly Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Sew Awesome 2 free?
Sew Awesome 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hookly free?
Hookly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sew Awesome 2 or Hookly have ads?
Neither Sew Awesome 2 nor Hookly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sew Awesome 2 or Hookly?
Sew Awesome 2 ships an update every 5 months, and Hookly every 2 months. Most recently, Sew Awesome 2 was updated on October 25, 2026 and Hookly on October 6, 2026.

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