Comparison

Sewjo vs IntelliSew

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

Head to head
About

Sewjo

This app helps sewists organize their fabric stash, track projects with photos and notes, and discover new patterns. It offers smart fabric-to-pattern suggestions and connects users with a creative community. Keep your sewing room organized and your inspiration flowing, no matter your skill level.

Highlights
  • Organize fabric stash, patterns, and notions
  • Track sewing projects with photos and notes
  • Smart fabric-to-pattern suggestions
  • Review and discover sewing patterns
  • Connect with the sewing community
Features
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Sewjo is the ultimate sewing organization app designed to help sewists stay creative, inspired, and in control of their projects. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, Sewjo keeps everything you need at your fingertips. Key Features: - Organize Your Stash – Keep track of fabrics, patterns, and notions all in one place. - Track Your Sewing Projects – Log your progress with photos, notes, and step-by-step tracking. - Match Fabrics to Patterns – Get smart suggestions based on your stash. - Review & Discover Patterns – Browse, review, and track your favorite sewing patterns. - Connect with the Sewing Community – Share your journey, get feedback, and follow fellow sewists. Why Sewjo? - Your sewing room, always with you. No more lost patterns, forgotten fabrics, or unfinished projects. - Designed for sewists, by sewists. Thoughtfully crafted to enhance creativity and efficiency. - Perfect for all sewing styles. Whether you sew garments, quilt, or upcycle, Sewjo keeps you organized. - Reduce waste, maximize your stash. Make the most of your fabric collection. Download Sewjo today and bring joy back to your sewing projects!

About

IntelliSew

This app projects digital sewing patterns directly onto fabric, eliminating the need for paper. It offers features like quick setup, interactive stitching, and pattern adjustments, streamlining the cutting process for sewists.

Highlights
  • Project digital sewing patterns onto fabric
  • Fast and easy setup
  • Interactive multi-page PDF stitching
  • Adjustable line color and thickness
  • Precision pattern nudging
  • AI-powered calibration (Beta)
  • Custom rotation and thick fabric adjustments (Pro)
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Say goodbye to printing, taping, and cutting paper patterns! IntelliSew is a smart pattern projector app for projector sewing designed by and for sewists. We packed powerful features and time-saving smarts into a super intuitive app, so you can skip straight to the fun part: sewing Whether you are new to pattern projecting or a seasoned pro, IntelliSew makes getting from digital file to cut fabric faster and easier. Everything You Need to Get Started (Free) - Easy, Fast Setup: A super smooth, frustration-free interface that gets your patterns loaded and projected in seconds. - Four Corner Calibration: Get your projector calibrated quickly with our re-invented four-corner calibration system. - Interactive Stitching Mode: Easily stitch together your multi-page PDF sewing patterns right on your screen. - Smooth Large Pattern Support: Handles massive A0 and projector files smoothly without lagging or freezing up. - Adjust Line Color & Thickness: Change the line color and thickness so you can see your pattern against even the gaudiest prints. - Precision Move Menu: Nudge your pattern precisely in very small increments. Use easy on-screen buttons so you don't need to keep a clunky keyboard on your cutting surface! - Standard Rotate & Zoom: Quickly rotate your pattern 90 degrees or scale the pattern larger/smaller. - Auto-Save State: Take a break and come back. IntelliSew saves your spot so you can resume without having to set up again - Unlimited Patterns: Save as many patterns as you want. Gotta collect 'em all! Free During Beta: - AI Calibration: Hate how long calibration takes? Let our AI do it for you and speed up your calibration! Upgrade to IntelliSew Pro (For the ultimate sewing workflow): - Advanced Pattern Stitching: Stitch irregular patterns with the ability to add blank pages, drag and drop to change column sizes and more. - Quick Look Mode: Zoom in and navigate your pattern while the projection stays perfectly locked in place on your cutting mat. - Annotations: Never ask "Did I cut two of the same pieces again?". Mark and track what you've already cut. - Thick Fabric Adjustment: Cutting French terry, fleece, or bulky quilts? Instantly adjust your calibration between main and lining fabric without having to recalibrate your whole setup. - Custom Rotation: Break free from 90-degree rotations. Cut on bias or any angle you need. Spend less time setting up and more time at your sewing machine. Download IntelliSew today and let's get sewing! ------- By using the app, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. Privacy Policy: https://intellisew.com/privacy-policy/ Terms and Conditions: https://intellisew.com/terms-and-conditions/ ------- SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS IntelliSew Pro is available as an auto-renewable monthly or yearly subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can easily manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your App Store Account Settings after purchase, or by tapping "Manage Subscriptions" directly in the app's Settings menu. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription

Screenshots

Sewjo4 screens
IntelliSew4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sewjo at none against IntelliSew's 2. Sewjo also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). IntelliSew's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads 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. IntelliSew sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Sewjo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Sewjo against 5.0 for IntelliSew. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IntelliSew has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sewjo ships an update every 3 weeks, IntelliSew weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sewjo versus IntelliSew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSewjoIntelliSew
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings112 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB97 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperIrina McKenzieAnnoying Crow Studio LLC

Customer experience

Sewjo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

IntelliSew

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sewjo

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

IntelliSew

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly1 Month trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Sewjo free?
Sewjo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IntelliSew free?
IntelliSew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sewjo or IntelliSew?
Sewjo and IntelliSew are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 12 ratings respectively.
Do Sewjo or IntelliSew have ads?
Neither Sewjo nor IntelliSew shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sewjo or IntelliSew?
Sewjo ships an update every 3 weeks, and IntelliSew weekly. Most recently, Sewjo was updated on September 30, 2026 and IntelliSew on October 21, 2026.

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