# BoardGameGeek vs Sewing Patterns Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sewing Patterns Pro at 100% against BoardGameGeek's 38%. Sewing Patterns Pro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). BoardGameGeek's advantage is price (Free vs $12.99) and ratings volume (116 vs 1). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

BoardGameGeek is free to download; Sewing Patterns Pro costs $12.99 up front. BoardGameGeek sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Sewing Patterns Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sewing Patterns Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BoardGameGeek has 116 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of BoardGameGeek's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sewing Patterns Pro's.

BoardGameGeek ships an update every 2 weeks, Sewing Patterns Pro every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BoardGameGeek | Sewing Patterns Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $12.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boardgamegeek/id1559701270/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sewing-patterns-pro/id6447991528/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **116** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 37.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#176** |
| Size | 22 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BoardGameGeek, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559701272) | [Claus Krogholm Pedersen](https://appshunter.io/developer/635693179) |

## What reviewers say

### BoardGameGeek

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boardgamegeek/id1559701270)

Access the world's largest board game database with reviews, ratings, and community discussions. Discover new games, track your collection, and log your play sessions. Engage with fellow enthusiasts and stay updated on all things board gaming.

**Highlights:** Extensive board game database, User reviews and ratings, Community forums and discussions, Game collection tracking, Play session logging, Discover new and rare games

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Ad-Removal for iOS | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Ad-Removal for iOS | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive board game database and information
- 🎮 Excellent community features and resources
- 📱 Convenient mobile access to BGG
- 🎯 Easy collection tracking and management
- 📊 Play history logging functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Search functionality broken or unreliable
- 📉 Significantly less functionality than desktop version
- ⚠️ Multiple bugs affecting core features
- 🎮 Play logging dialog crashes on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Search returns no results after updates
- Log Play dialog opens and closes instantly
- App crashes when selecting My Geek section
- Cannot add player names after latest update
- Forum posts display with excessive formatting

**Requested features**

- Weight information display for games
- Player count filtering for collections
- Grid view option for collection display
- Advanced search filters
- Dark mode support


### Sewing Patterns Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sewing-patterns-pro/id6447991528)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Manage your sewing projects from start to finish. Organize patterns, track fabric and notions inventory, and plan your creations. Document your finished projects with photos and notes.

**Highlights:** Pattern library with details, Fabric and notions inventory management, Project planning and tracking, Customizable fields and filters, Image and PDF attachments, iCloud synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BoardGameGeek free?

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

### Is Sewing Patterns Pro free?

Sewing Patterns Pro costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BoardGameGeek or Sewing Patterns Pro?

Sewing Patterns Pro is rated higher. BoardGameGeek averages 3.8 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Sewing Patterns Pro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BoardGameGeek or Sewing Patterns Pro have ads?

BoardGameGeek shows ads; Sewing Patterns Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, BoardGameGeek or Sewing Patterns Pro?

BoardGameGeek ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sewing Patterns Pro every 2 months. Most recently, BoardGameGeek was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sewing Patterns Pro 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.*