# QuiltingCalc vs Sew Awesome 2

The clearest difference is rating: QuiltingCalc at 4.3 against Sew Awesome 2's 3.6. QuiltingCalc also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (66% vs 53%). Sew Awesome 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sew Awesome 2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. QuiltingCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

QuiltingCalc holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuiltingCalc has 147 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of QuiltingCalc's written reviews are positive against 53% of Sew Awesome 2's.

QuiltingCalc ships an update every 2 months, Sew Awesome 2 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuiltingCalc | Sew Awesome 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiltingcalc/id390366459/reviews)** | [3.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sew-awesome-2/id1532342002/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **147** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **65.8% of reviews** | 53.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Handmade Interactive LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/390366462) | [Colorwork Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/954158676) |

## What reviewers say

### QuiltingCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiltingcalc/id390366459)

This app offers eight essential quilting calculators to simplify fabric calculations. It helps with conversions, determining fabric needs for backing, borders, and binding, and calculating piece cuts from larger fabric pieces. It also includes specialized calculators for common quilting blocks and triangles.

**Highlights:** Fabric measurement conversion (yards/inches, meters/cm), Backing and batting yardage calculation, Piece cutting from larger fabric, Binding fabric calculation, Border fabric calculation, Square-in-a-square block dimensions, Triangle calculations for blocks

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Accurate fabric calculations for borders, bindings, and backing
- ⚡ Quick and easy-to-use interface for on-the-go shopping
- 💰 Free app with valuable quilting functionality
- 🔄 Reliable performance for most users over extended periods
- 📱 Helpful tool for beginners learning quilting math

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🐛 App won't open or gets stuck on loading screen
- 🐛 Back button navigation doesn't work properly
- 🐛 Unable to exit app and return to enter new measurements
- ⚠️ Calculation errors for certain fabric widths (especially 108" backing)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or during use
- Freezes on title/loading screen indefinitely
- Black screen errors when exiting app
- Back button ('<') doesn't function
- Cannot return to previous screens to modify inputs

**Requested features**

- Metric to imperial conversion tool
- Landscape mode and full iPad support
- Default settings for binding strip width (2.5") and border type
- Wide-backing fabric support (108 inch)
- Quilt size templates (baby, lap, throw sizes)


### Sew Awesome 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sew-awesome-2/id1532342002)

This utility app helps sewers meticulously track their sewing accessories, from fabrics and threads to machines and notions. It offers reference charts for common sewing terms and conversions, along with helpful tools like a ruler and flashlight. Pro users can enhance item details with images and PDFs.

**Highlights:** Track sewing fabrics, threads, and notions, Manage sewing machine and feet details, Store sewing patterns and measurements, Reference charts for sewing terminology, Needle and button size converters, Upload custom charts (Pro), Integrated ruler and flashlight tools

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sew Awesome 2 | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuiltingCalc free?

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

### Is Sew Awesome 2 free?

Sew Awesome 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QuiltingCalc or Sew Awesome 2?

QuiltingCalc is rated higher. QuiltingCalc averages 4.3 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while Sew Awesome 2 averages 3.6 from 16 ratings.

### Do QuiltingCalc or Sew Awesome 2 have ads?

QuiltingCalc shows ads; Sew Awesome 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, QuiltingCalc or Sew Awesome 2?

QuiltingCalc ships an update every 2 months, and Sew Awesome 2 every 5 months. Most recently, QuiltingCalc was updated on October 23, 2026 and Sew Awesome 2 on October 25, 2026.

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