# Ditto Patterns vs Blackwork Pattern Creator

The clearest difference is rating: Ditto Patterns at 4.1 against Blackwork Pattern Creator's 1.0. Ditto Patterns also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (250 vs 1). Blackwork Pattern Creator's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 19%). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blackwork Pattern Creator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ditto Patterns asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ditto Patterns holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ditto Patterns has 250 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of Ditto Patterns's written reviews are positive against 33% of Blackwork Pattern Creator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ditto Patterns ships an update every 2 months, Blackwork Pattern Creator every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ditto Patterns | Blackwork Pattern Creator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (250 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ditto-patterns/id1671090380/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackwork-pattern-creator/id6447320434/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **250** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 19.2% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEWCO JODITO LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653525898) | [Sand Castle Designs, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677011274) |

## What reviewers say

### Ditto Patterns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ditto-patterns/id1671090380)

This app is part of a digital pattern projection system for home sewists. It allows users to customize patterns with their body measurements in real time, making sewing more adaptable and efficient. The system aims to revolutionize pattern making by offering paperless, personalized garment creation.

**Highlights:** Paperless pattern projection, Customizable patterns, Real-time body measurement adaptation, Algorithmic pattern intelligence, Pattern customization on website, App connects to projector

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cuts pattern making time
- 💡 Customizable patterns to measurements
- 💡 Potential for amazing tool
- 💡 Good tutorials in app
- 💡 Solid hardware build quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Very rare to find readable patterns
- 😞 App and website do not work
- 😞 Hard to navigate app
- 😞 Waste of money and time
- 😞 Pattern did not adjust to measurements

**Reported bugs**

- App and website do not work
- Projector light goes out when sending patterns
- Cannot calibrate patterns
- Yellow 'uploads' box not appearing
- Pattern did not adjust to measurements

**Requested features**

- Improve pattern readability
- Fix app and website functionality
- Improve app navigation
- Enable local storage for patterns
- Allow users to store patterns on device for free


### Blackwork Pattern Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackwork-pattern-creator/id6447320434)

Create intricate blackwork embroidery patterns on your mobile device. Draw directly on a grid, add pre-made stamps, inserts, and borders, and utilize a variety of editing tools. Share your finished designs easily.

**Highlights:** Draw patterns on a grid, Add stamps, inserts, and borders, Color selection and manipulation, Cut, copy, paste, and rotate designs, Undo/redo functionality, Zoom and resize patterns, Share designs via email/text

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blackwork Creator Activate | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ditto Patterns free?

Ditto Patterns is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blackwork Pattern Creator free?

Blackwork Pattern Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ditto Patterns or Blackwork Pattern Creator?

Ditto Patterns is rated higher. Ditto Patterns averages 4.1 out of 5 from 250 ratings, while Blackwork Pattern Creator averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ditto Patterns or Blackwork Pattern Creator have ads?

Neither Ditto Patterns nor Blackwork Pattern Creator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ditto Patterns or Blackwork Pattern Creator?

Ditto Patterns ships an update every 2 months, and Blackwork Pattern Creator every 4 months. Most recently, Ditto Patterns was updated on November 3, 2026 and Blackwork Pattern Creator on November 3, 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.*