Comparison

DartSide Pattern Drafting vs Patternize

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

Head to head
About

DartSide Pattern Drafting

This app allows users to digitize sewing patterns by scanning them with a mobile device. It offers tools for drawing, modifying, and industrializing pattern pieces, with options to add indicators and seam allowances. Patterns can be exported in PDF or SVG formats for further use in design software.

Highlights
  • Scan paper patterns or fabric
  • Correct perspective distortions
  • Draw and modify lines/curves
  • Add notches and grain lines
  • Define seam allowances
  • Export in PDF and SVG formats
  • Cloud project syncing
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Scan your sewing patterns with your iPhone or iPad! DartSide is a sewing pattern editor that helps creators with the entire creation process: scanning, construction, industrializing, and exporting. SCAN Scan a paper pattern or a toiling fabric from an image: • Take a photo of a piece of the pattern • Correct the inevitable perspective distortions that come from taking a photo with a camera that isn’t exactly parallel with the pattern • Define the scale of your image • Add the photo to the background of your construction canvas • Lock the image, and use it as a guide to draw the vector contours of your pattern • Hide the image, so that it can be accessed later if you ever want to refer back to it CONSTRUCTION Draw the lines and curves of your patterns using your preferred method: • Draft your pattern from scratch within the app • Adjust a pattern that you’ve scanned from an image • Transform an existing pattern from your project list Key functionality: • Draw and modify lines and curves freely on the screen with your finger or Apple Pencil • Move any point by a specified direction and/or distance • Measure the length between any two points that are linked by a line or curve • Create a trace that can be used to simulate how it mounts with another part of the pattern PIECES You can industrialize all the pieces of your pattern to specify the cutting and the mounting of your model. • Create a new piece by selecting a form you’d like to extract from your construction • Add indicators (notches, markers, fabric grain lines) to each piece • Define seam allowance sizes and corner types EXPORT You can export your patterns in PDF or SVG format. The exported pattern is the exact vector representation you see in Pieces Mode in the app. The exported pattern is compatible with vector drawing apps like Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape. Once exported, you can use one of these tools to finalize the layout and style of your pattern. Project Syncing All your projects are automatically synced to the cloud, no need to remember to manually save to avoid losing your work. The projects are linked to your user account, and can be accessed from multiple devices (iPhone or iPad). DartSide Premium: You can download and try DartSide for free, with the exception of exporting your patterns. To take your patterns even further, you can subscribe to a monthly auto-renewing subscription to unlock: • Unlimited PDF exports • Unlimited SVG exports Exporting your pattern from DartSide opens up a number of possibilities depending on what other apps you use: • Customize the layout of your pattern • Create a cutting layout to print your pattern on your desired paper size • Make your pattern downloadable on your website or online store ----- • Your subscription renews automatically if you don't cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • You can cancel your subscription at any time. To avoid being charged for an additional month, cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. • You can manage your subscription in your devices Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms and conditions: https://dartside.app/p/terms/ Privacy policy: https://dartside.app/p/privacy/ For unlimited exports of your patterns as SVG or PDF, subscribe to an auto-renewing monthly subscription through in-app purchase • You can cancel your subscription at any time from the list of subscriptions associated with your Apple ID in your device’s Settings app We want DartSide to be the best possible partner for all of your pattern drafting needs. If you run into any problems, or have ideas for how things could be improved, we'd love to hear from you at contact@dartside.app !

About

Patternize

Features
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Patternize helps you create orthographic pictures and/or 2D digital patterns (.dxf files) from real-world flat objects using your iPhone camera. Whether you're a maker, crafter, designer, or hobbyist, Patternize makes it easy to convert physical shapes into reusable digital templates. KEY FEATURES: • Capture objects using your phone camera and paper sheets • A4 and Letter sheets supported • No camera calibration needed • No specialized scanning equipment required • Fast workflow designed for makers and creators USE CASES: • Sewing and tailoring • Cosplay and prop making • Leatherworking • Craft projects • DIY fabrication and prototyping • Sharing physical 2D patterns SUBSCRIPTION: Patternize is a paid app offered through an auto-renewing subscription. New users get a 7-day free trial, after which a subscription is required to keep using the app: • Patternize Monthly — billed monthly • Patternize Annual — billed yearly Prices are shown in the app in your local currency before you confirm. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Your subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.lakewell.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

DartSide Pattern Drafting4 screens
Patternize3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Patternize at every 2 months against DartSide Pattern Drafting's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. DartSide Pattern Drafting sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month and Patternize sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DartSide Pattern Drafting ships an update every 5 months, Patternize every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DartSide Pattern Drafting versus Patternize: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDartSide Pattern DraftingPatternize
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDartSideSebastiaan A. M. van der Meer

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DartSide Pattern Drafting

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$14.991 Month
2 purchases

Patternize

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$6.991 Year

Questions

Is DartSide Pattern Drafting free?
DartSide Pattern Drafting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Patternize free?
Patternize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DartSide Pattern Drafting or Patternize have ads?
Neither DartSide Pattern Drafting nor Patternize shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DartSide Pattern Drafting or Patternize?
DartSide Pattern Drafting ships an update every 5 months, and Patternize every 2 months. Most recently, DartSide Pattern Drafting was updated on August 24, 2026 and Patternize on September 17, 2026.

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