Comparison

Sew Addict vs IntelliSew

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

Head to head
About

Sew Addict

Manage your sewing supplies, fabrics, and patterns with this digital organizer. Keep your entire sewing inventory in one place to avoid duplicate purchases and focus on creating.

Highlights
  • Fabric inventory management
  • Pattern library organization
  • Haberdashery supply tracking
  • Visualize sewing stock
  • Avoid duplicate purchases
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Are you a passionate seamstress or a beginner tailor? Feeling overwhelmed by your growing stash of fabrics and sewing patterns? Do you love staying organized? Then download Sew Addict! Sew Addict is the sewing app you didn’t know you needed! With this digital sewing journal, say goodbye to endless rummaging through your cupboards, duplicate pattern purchases, and messy haberdashery drawers. From now on, keep your entire sewing inventory in one place. Good organization is the key to focusing on what you love most: creating! ORGANIZATION THAT BOOSTS YOUR CREATIVITY: Fabric Inventory (Fabric Library) Easily keep track of your fabric stash. For each fabric, add a photo, yardage, composition, and more. Our fabric management tool helps you organize your textiles and get a quick overview of your entire collection at a glance. Pattern Library Build your own personalized sewing pattern library. Organize every pattern, whether it’s a physical envelope or a PDF. With Sew Addict, your custom sewing book is always at your fingertips! Haberdashery Inventory Take inventory of all your sewing supplies—buttons, threads, ribbons... Keep track of everything so you’re never caught without what you need. WHO IS SEW ADDICT FOR? This sewing organizer is perfect for: Beginner and experienced sewists Patchwork and quilting enthusiasts Hobby fashion designers Anyone who loves both sewing and organization With Sew Addict, you can: - Visualize your entire stock to make better use of it - Stay within budget by avoiding duplicate purchases - Rediscover the joy of creating with perfect organization So don’t wait—turn your smartphone into a digital sewing journal and join the hundreds of sewists who have already embraced this essential sewing app!

About

IntelliSew

This app projects digital sewing patterns directly onto fabric, eliminating the need for paper. It offers features like quick setup, interactive stitching, and pattern adjustments, streamlining the cutting process for sewists.

Highlights
  • Project digital sewing patterns onto fabric
  • Fast and easy setup
  • Interactive multi-page PDF stitching
  • Adjustable line color and thickness
  • Precision pattern nudging
  • AI-powered calibration (Beta)
  • Custom rotation and thick fabric adjustments (Pro)
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Say goodbye to printing, taping, and cutting paper patterns! IntelliSew is a smart pattern projector app for projector sewing designed by and for sewists. We packed powerful features and time-saving smarts into a super intuitive app, so you can skip straight to the fun part: sewing Whether you are new to pattern projecting or a seasoned pro, IntelliSew makes getting from digital file to cut fabric faster and easier. Everything You Need to Get Started (Free) - Easy, Fast Setup: A super smooth, frustration-free interface that gets your patterns loaded and projected in seconds. - Four Corner Calibration: Get your projector calibrated quickly with our re-invented four-corner calibration system. - Interactive Stitching Mode: Easily stitch together your multi-page PDF sewing patterns right on your screen. - Smooth Large Pattern Support: Handles massive A0 and projector files smoothly without lagging or freezing up. - Adjust Line Color & Thickness: Change the line color and thickness so you can see your pattern against even the gaudiest prints. - Precision Move Menu: Nudge your pattern precisely in very small increments. Use easy on-screen buttons so you don't need to keep a clunky keyboard on your cutting surface! - Standard Rotate & Zoom: Quickly rotate your pattern 90 degrees or scale the pattern larger/smaller. - Auto-Save State: Take a break and come back. IntelliSew saves your spot so you can resume without having to set up again - Unlimited Patterns: Save as many patterns as you want. Gotta collect 'em all! Free During Beta: - AI Calibration: Hate how long calibration takes? Let our AI do it for you and speed up your calibration! Upgrade to IntelliSew Pro (For the ultimate sewing workflow): - Advanced Pattern Stitching: Stitch irregular patterns with the ability to add blank pages, drag and drop to change column sizes and more. - Quick Look Mode: Zoom in and navigate your pattern while the projection stays perfectly locked in place on your cutting mat. - Annotations: Never ask "Did I cut two of the same pieces again?". Mark and track what you've already cut. - Thick Fabric Adjustment: Cutting French terry, fleece, or bulky quilts? Instantly adjust your calibration between main and lining fabric without having to recalibrate your whole setup. - Custom Rotation: Break free from 90-degree rotations. Cut on bias or any angle you need. Spend less time setting up and more time at your sewing machine. Download IntelliSew today and let's get sewing! ------- By using the app, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. Privacy Policy: https://intellisew.com/privacy-policy/ Terms and Conditions: https://intellisew.com/terms-and-conditions/ ------- SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS IntelliSew Pro is available as an auto-renewable monthly or yearly subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can easily manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your App Store Account Settings after purchase, or by tapping "Manage Subscriptions" directly in the app's Settings menu. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription

Screenshots

Sew Addict4 screens
IntelliSew4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IntelliSew at 100% against Sew Addict's 50%. IntelliSew also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). Sew Addict's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. IntelliSew sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Sew Addict asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IntelliSew holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Sew Addict's written reviews are positive against 100% of IntelliSew's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sew Addict ships an update every 3 weeks, IntelliSew every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sew Addict versus IntelliSew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSew AddictIntelliSew
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings)5.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings413 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB102 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLisbe JuinAnnoying Crow Studio LLC

Customer experience

Sew Addict

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

IntelliSew

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sew Addict

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

IntelliSew

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly1 Month trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Sew Addict free?
Sew Addict is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IntelliSew free?
IntelliSew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sew Addict or IntelliSew?
IntelliSew is rated higher. Sew Addict averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while IntelliSew averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.
Do Sew Addict or IntelliSew have ads?
Neither Sew Addict nor IntelliSew shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sew Addict or IntelliSew?
Sew Addict ships an update every 3 weeks, and IntelliSew every 8 days. Most recently, Sew Addict was updated on October 24, 2026 and IntelliSew on October 24, 2026.

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