# Lybstes vs Send a Smile

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Send a Smile at none against Lybstes's 1. Send a Smile also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Lybstes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lybstes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Send a Smile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lybstes ships an update every 2 months, Send a Smile every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lybstes | Send a Smile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ronja Wiedeking](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549517197) | [Kaartje2go B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792164388) |

## What reviewers say

### Lybstes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lybstes/id1549516925)

Design custom sewing patterns for babies and children with a variety of fabrics. Visualize your creations before you start sewing and get tips on color combinations and fabric choices. Includes a feature to add your own fabrics via in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Customizable sewing patterns, Fabric visualization, Over 80 fabric options, Color combination tips, Fabric consumption calculator, Add personal fabrics (in-app purchase)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Foto Feature | $2.99 | one-time |


### Send a Smile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/send-a-smile/id6462992451)

Easily create and send unique, personalized greeting cards for any occasion. Add your own photos, text, and embellishments in just four steps. Enjoy a seamless design and direct shipping option.

**Highlights:** Personalized card design, Add own photos and text, Various embellishments and extras, Direct shipping option, Save card drafts, Address book and event calendar

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lybstes free?

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

### Is Send a Smile free?

Send a Smile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Lybstes or Send a Smile have ads?

Send a Smile shows ads; Lybstes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lybstes or Send a Smile?

Lybstes ships an update every 2 months, and Send a Smile every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lybstes was updated on November 7, 2026 and Send a Smile on November 7, 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.*
