# Groutr vs SewBuddy

The clearest difference is update cadence: SewBuddy at every 4 days against Groutr's every 3 weeks. SewBuddy also leads on ratings volume (369 vs 56). Groutr's advantage is review sentiment (44% vs 32%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Groutr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and SewBuddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Groutr against 4.4 for SewBuddy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SewBuddy has 369 ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Groutr's written reviews are positive against 32% of SewBuddy's.

Groutr ships an update every 3 weeks, SewBuddy every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Groutr | SewBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groutr-grout-color-visualizer/id1671246018/reviews) | **[4.4 (369 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sewbuddysewing-patterns-guide/id6771676378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **369** |
| Positive reviews | **44.4% of reviews** | 31.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neural Appworks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671246020) | [NineG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739535392) |

## What reviewers say

### Groutr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groutr-grout-color-visualizer/id1671246018)

Visualize grout colors on your own tile projects before committing. Upload a photo, and the app automatically detects grout lines to let you try multiple shades, compare options, and even create multi-color designs with precision editing tools.

**Highlights:** Visualize grout colors on your own tiles, Automatic grout line detection, Try multiple grout shades simultaneously, Visualize multi-color grout designs, Precision editing tools, Color matching from images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro - Day pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $59.99 | one-time |


### SewBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sewbuddysewing-patterns-guide/id6771676378)

Learn sewing with beginner-friendly tutorials, printable patterns, and visual guides. Explore DIY fashion, bags, and home decor ideas. Organize your favorite projects and discover trending handmade inspirations.

**Highlights:** Easy sewing tutorials, Printable sewing patterns, DIY fashion and home decor ideas, Project organization, Handmade inspiration, Beginner-friendly learning

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sewing Weekly Pro Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Sewing Weekly Pro Access | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Groutr free?

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

### Is SewBuddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Groutr or SewBuddy?

SewBuddy is rated higher. Groutr averages 4.3 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while SewBuddy averages 4.4 from 369 ratings.

### Do Groutr or SewBuddy have ads?

Both Groutr and SewBuddy show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Groutr or SewBuddy?

Groutr ships an update every 3 weeks, and SewBuddy every 4 days. Most recently, Groutr was updated on October 27, 2026 and SewBuddy on October 24, 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.*