Comparison

Nail Polish Book vs Sewing Patterns

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Nail Polish Book

Digitally catalog your nail polish collection by taking photos and adding details like name, brand, and shade. Quickly find the perfect color for any occasion or avoid duplicate purchases by browsing your collection on the go.

Highlights
  • Digitally catalog nail polish collection
  • Add photos of each polish
  • Record name, shade, brand, collection
  • Add custom comments
  • Search collection by keyword
  • Browse collection anywhere
Features
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Nail Polish Book allows you to take your nail polish collection with you and quickly browse it wherever you are! Do you have the right color for an occasion or to match a specific outfit? Do you want to buy a new nail polish, but wonder if you already have it or something similar? Now you can find out fast! Simply take a picture of each nail polish that you own and then see what you have at a glance. Optionally add the name, shade, brand, collection, and any desired comments. Add new shades, brands and collections as needed. You can also search by keyword to match a nail polish quickly, which makes managing large collections a breeze.

About

Sewing Patterns

Organize your sewing patterns digitally to avoid fabric purchasing mistakes. This app helps you manage your pattern library, find inspiration for fabric use, and ensure you buy the right materials and quantities for your projects.

Highlights
  • Digital pattern library management
  • Fabric quantity calculation
  • Project inspiration
  • Customizable categories
  • Pattern filtering
  • Image and PDF attachment
Features
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Have you ever tried going on a shopping spree for new fabrics (in physical stores or online), only to feel completely lost by not knowing exactly how you would use that nice-looking piece of fabric, and end up purchasing the wrong thing - or purchasing the right thing, but in the wrong quantity - or worse, still: Leaving empty-handed? If your answer is "yes", then Sewing Patterns will be your indispensable companion in the future. The inspiration in the form of your pattern library is right at your fingertips, wherever you go, and you can easily make sure that you purchase the right fabric in the right quantity - and with the right accessories. The app also helps you find inspiration on how to best make use of your current stash of fabric. The app lets you gain the perfect overview in a single place, whether your patterns are purchased, found in magazines, or your own creations entirely. You can categorize your patterns based from standard garment types, or create as many of your own categories as you like. You can have your patterns sorted alphabetically, by most recent usage, or in any particular order you like. Each pattern can be associated with as many categories as you wish. It is entirely up to you how many details you want to register for your individual patterns, but the more details you supply, the more help you will find in the built-in filtering function. When browsing your patterns, only the filled-in information is shown, so you won't have to deal with lots of empy fields. Using the camera, you can supply your pattern details with pictures of the model, the instructions, or perhaps of the finalized garments. You can add as many pictures and PDF files as you like, both for your categories, your patterns and your fabric. Use the Filter function if you need to search for a specific pattern in your pattern library, or just need inspiration for your next project, based on a specific piece of fabric. In all aspects, Sewing Patterns is an indispensable app, for the experienced seamstress and the newcomer alike!

Screenshots

Nail Polish Book4 screens
Sewing Patterns4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Nail Polish Book at Free against Sewing Patterns's $5.99. Nail Polish Book also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Sewing Patterns's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 16 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Nail Polish Book is free to download; Sewing Patterns costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sewing Patterns holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 252 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Nail Polish Book's written reviews are positive against 90% of Sewing Patterns's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nail Polish Book ships an update every 16 months, Sewing Patterns every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Nail Polish Book versus Sewing Patterns: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNail Polish BookSewing Patterns
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating3.8 (52 ratings)4.7 (252 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.0% of reviews90.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings52252 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatricia BaiettoClaus Krogholm Pedersen

Customer experience

Nail Polish Book

All ratings51 ratings
Positive68.6%
Neutral15.7%
Negative15.7%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive71.0%
Neutral16.1%
Negative12.9%

Sewing Patterns

All ratings252 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral3.6%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive90.1%
Neutral4.2%
Negative5.6%

User reviews

Nail Polish Book

From 52 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy-to-use interface for cataloging collections
  • 📸 Ability to add photos and descriptions for each polish
  • 🔍 Powerful search functionality by brand, color, and collection
  • 💰 Free app with no subscription required
  • 🎨 Customizable collections and categories

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes when accessing photo library (iOS 11+ issue)
  • 💾 No cloud backup or data synchronization across devices
  • ⚠️ Data loss when switching phones
  • 📊 Poor performance with large collections (500+ polishes)
  • 🖼️ Low photo resolution and quality

Sewing Patterns

From 252 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Highly customizable categories and subcategories
  • 📸 Easy photo upload and storage of pattern images
  • 🔍 Effective search and filter functionality
  • 💾 Reliable syncing between devices (phone and iPad)
  • ⚡ Fast and responsive app performance

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Time-consuming initial data entry process
  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes and data loss
  • 📸 Single photo upload at a time (tedious workflow)
  • 🔄 Cannot update patterns with new photos easily
  • ❌ Limited sorting options (no numerical order)

Bugs and requests

Nail Polish Book

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Camera app crashes when trying to access photo library
  • White screen when adding photos from library
  • App freezes on iOS 11 and later versions
  • Data disappears unexpectedly
  • Pictures fail to load with large collections
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  • App crashes randomly
  • Photo upload from iPhone library not working
  • Incompatibility with older iPhone models
  • Crowdsourced swatches refresh constantly requiring internet
  • Data not syncing between devices despite phone backup

Requested features

25 requests
  • Cloud backup and data synchronization
  • Barcode scanner for quick polish entry
  • Multiple photos per polish entry
  • Custom color categories and subcategories
  • Ability to assign multiple categories to one polish
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  • Reorder/move polishes within collections
  • Export to CSV, spreadsheet, or PDF
  • Print functionality
  • Wishlist feature
  • Social sharing capabilities
  • Grid view option instead of carousel
  • Filter and sort options
  • Edit brand and collection names
  • Delete entries functionality
  • Recently added polishes view
  • Account login system
  • Offline mode for crowdsourced swatches
  • QR code scanner
  • Customizable app theme colors
  • Price tracking and purchase location logging
  • Polish condition tracking (used/unused)
  • Ability to share collections with friends
  • Search results count display
  • Automatic brand/collection suggestions
  • Finish type categories (matte, shimmer, glitter, etc.)

Sewing Patterns

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes and closes unexpectedly
  • Patterns randomly deleting from library
  • Photo updates not saving to existing patterns
  • Search functionality not including notes or categories
  • Filter not working correctly for subcategories
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  • Cloud syncing issues between devices
  • Photos not displaying after upload
  • App incompatible with iPhone 6 on iOS 12.4
  • File reversion when adding multiple photos sequentially
  • Accidental category selection when clicking Done button

Requested features

18 requests
  • Drag and drop photo upload functionality
  • Barcode scanning for automatic pattern data entry
  • Independent fabric catalog section
  • Multi-select photo upload capability
  • CSV export functionality for sharing pattern lists
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  • Ability to reorder or select primary photo for patterns
  • Pattern company/number field separation from model
  • Swipe navigation between patterns in category view
  • Auto-fill/smart fill for repeated information
  • Ability to add categories while creating patterns
  • Favorites or wishlist feature for future purchases
  • Backup and export options (external to iCloud)
  • Pattern database integration from major brands
  • Ability to sync across all devices seamlessly
  • Landscape photo rotation support
  • Batch category assignment to multiple patterns
  • Total pattern count display
  • Advanced search including notes and category fields

In-app purchases

None

Nail Polish Book

No in-app purchases

None

Sewing Patterns

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nail Polish Book free?
Nail Polish Book is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sewing Patterns free?
Sewing Patterns costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nail Polish Book or Sewing Patterns?
Sewing Patterns is rated higher. Nail Polish Book averages 3.8 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Sewing Patterns averages 4.7 from 252 ratings.
Do Nail Polish Book or Sewing Patterns have ads?
Neither Nail Polish Book nor Sewing Patterns shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nail Polish Book or Sewing Patterns?
Nail Polish Book ships an update every 16 months, and Sewing Patterns every 3 months. Most recently, Nail Polish Book was updated on October 23, 2026 and Sewing Patterns on October 24, 2026.

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