# Sew Magazine vs Upscale Patterns

The clearest difference is rating: Sew Magazine at 4.1 against Upscale Patterns's 2.3. Sew Magazine also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (22 vs 6). Upscale Patterns's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sew Magazine sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Upscale Patterns sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sew Magazine holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of Sew Magazine's written reviews are positive against 40% of Upscale Patterns's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sew Magazine ships an update every 5 months, Upscale Patterns every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and July 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sew Magazine | Upscale Patterns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sew-magazine/id504547726/reviews)** | [2.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upscale-patterns/id6483004797/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 17+ |
| Developer | [Artichoke Media Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774217521) | [House of Bernard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740031453) |

## What reviewers say

### Sew Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sew-magazine/id504547726)

Discover exclusive sewing patterns, expert advice, and inspiring projects for dressmaking, patchwork, and quilting. Each issue includes two Simplicity patterns and chances to win sewing goodies. Learn new techniques and stay updated on the latest stitching news.

**Highlights:** Exclusive dressmaking patterns, Patchwork, embroidery, and quilting projects, Expert advice and how-tos, Includes Simplicity patterns, Stitching news and product updates, Contests and giveaways

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sew | $3.99 | per month |
| Home Makeovers | $1.99 | one-time |
| October 2012 (id:737373) | $4.99 | one-time |
| August 2012 (id:740231) | $4.99 | one-time |
| You Can Sew (id:743225) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Make Clothes Fo... (id:740760) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Creative Home (id:740681) | $4.99 | one-time |
| March 2013 (id:740875) | $4.99 | one-time |
| January 2013 (id:740502) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Feb-14 (id:740229) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Apr-23 (id:819807) | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Pattern Sewing (id:740423) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mar-22 (id:776090) | $4.99 | one-time |
| May-23 (id:828887) | $4.99 | one-time |


### Upscale Patterns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upscale-patterns/id6483004797)

This app helps home sewists and DIY designers create half-scale sewing patterns, saving time and money. It facilitates the conversion from half scale to full scale, streamlining the pattern-making process for modern enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Draft half-scale sewing patterns, Convert half-scale to full-scale, Reduce pattern drafting time, Minimize pattern drafting costs, Optimized ink usage for output

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nu-Credits | $1.49 | one-time |
| Nu-Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Nu-Credits | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sew Magazine free?

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

### Is Upscale Patterns free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sew Magazine or Upscale Patterns?

Sew Magazine is rated higher. Sew Magazine averages 4.1 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Upscale Patterns averages 2.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Sew Magazine or Upscale Patterns have ads?

Upscale Patterns shows ads; Sew Magazine does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sew Magazine or Upscale Patterns?

Sew Magazine ships an update every 5 months, and Upscale Patterns every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sew Magazine was updated on September 19, 2026 and Upscale Patterns on July 20, 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.*