StitchBuddy HD vs SewBuddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StitchBuddy HD
Manage, edit, and preview machine embroidery designs on your mobile device. Modify designs at the stitch level, change thread colors, and sync across devices. Supports various file formats and printing options.
- Rotate, flip, move, resize designs
- Modify designs without changing stitch count
- Copy, paste, and combine designs
- Change thread colors and palettes
- 3D stitch display and zoom options
- File management with previews
- Convert between embroidery formats
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Have your machine embroidery designs always at hand, wherever you are! Enjoy beautiful previews on your iPhone and iPad, manage and modify designs down to stitch level, and stay in sync with your computer. Features: • Rotate, flip, move, resize, or delete selected parts or the entire design. • Resize selected parts or the entire design (without adjusting the stitch count). • Copy and paste to duplicate parts, or to combine different designs. • Center a design in the hoop. • Add basting stitches to fix the underlay. • Change individual thread colors, or replace the entire palette. • Select from several different manufacturer thread charts. • Reorder threads and delete color changes. • Display options incl. zooming, 3D stitch display, or stitch structure. • File management with folders and design previews. • Print detail sheets via AirPrint. • Share design files, detail sheets, or real-size templates (PDF). • Multiple levels of Undo while editing. • Convert designs to other embroidery file formats. • Synchronization between different devices via iCloud. • Supports various storage locations including USB sticks. • Open designs in other applications or share by AirDrop. Supported import formats (read): • Janome JEF, JEF+, JPX, SEW • Brother PES, PEC • Melco EXP • Bernina EXP+ (not supported by Preview / Thumbnail) • Tajima DST • Pfaff VP3, KSM, PCS, PCQ, PCD Supported export formats (write): • Janome JEF • Brother PES v1.0 (130 x 180 mm), PEC • Melco EXP • Bernina EXP+ • Tajima DST • Pfaff PCS You can test StitchBuddy HD with all functions for free (saving designs is limited to 1,000 stitches). Unlock this limitation via In-App purchase if you like StitchBuddy HD and want to support its development ... and please share your experience with others by leaving a rating or review! Additional information, FAQs and video tutorials can be found at StitchBuddy's website. NOTE: StitchBuddy HD does not digitize embroidery designs.
SewBuddy
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.
- Easy sewing tutorials
- Printable sewing patterns
- DIY fashion and home decor ideas
- Project organization
- Handmade inspiration
- Beginner-friendly learning
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Discover a modern way to learn sewing, create handmade projects, and explore beautiful DIY ideas. Whether you’re just getting started or already love sewing, SewBuddy helps you create with confidence through beginner-friendly tutorials, printable patterns, and step-by-step visual guides. Features: • Easy sewing tutorials for all skill levels • Printable sewing patterns & templates • DIY fashion, bags, accessories & home decor ideas • Save and organize your favorite projects • Discover trending handmade inspirations • Beginner-friendly learning experience • Modern, clean, and simple sewing tools From simple everyday projects to creative handmade designs, SewBuddy makes sewing easier, more inspiring, and more enjoyable. Terms of Use: http://tmtyazilim.info/SewingBuddy/TermsOfUse Privacy Policy: http://tmtyazilim.info/SewingBuddy/PrivacyPolicy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: StitchBuddy HD at none against SewBuddy's shown. StitchBuddy HD also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 32%). SewBuddy's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and rating (4.3 vs 4.1). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. StitchBuddy HD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.
SewBuddy holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 296 and 349 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of StitchBuddy HD's written reviews are positive against 32% of SewBuddy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
StitchBuddy HD ships an update every 3 months, SewBuddy every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.
| Parameter | StitchBuddy HD | SewBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (296 ratings) | 4.3 (349 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews — better | 31.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 296 | 349 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthias Arndt | NineG |
Customer experience
StitchBuddy HD
SewBuddy
Bugs and requests
StitchBuddy HD
Reported bugs
3 issues- Cannot open certain file formats (e.g., HUS)
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Unexpected behavior when importing designs
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to create designs from scratch
- Improve file transfer options (e.g., AirDrop)
- Enhance color editing capabilities
- Provide more comprehensive tutorials and documentation
SewBuddy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
StitchBuddy HD
- StitchBuddy Go$19.99
SewBuddy
- Sewing Weekly Pro Access$5.997 Days
- Sewing Weekly Pro Access$39.991 Year







