Comparison

Bobbin vs IntelliSew

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

Head to head
About

Bobbin

Organize your sewing projects, patterns, and fabric stash. Create mood boards, document progress with photos and notes, and discover new patterns. Syncs across iPhone and iPad via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Mood board creation
  • Project management
  • Pattern and fabric cataloging
  • Import from web
  • Pattern discovery
  • iCloud sync
  • Family sharing
Features
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Bobbin is the all-in-one app that helps you at every step of the sewing process, from concept to closet. Note: A paid license is required to use Bobbin. Once your free trial ends, an in-app purchase will be required to continue using the app. Your free trial does not automatically convert into a paid license, so you won't be charged unexpectedly. Featuring: - Collage Mode, which allows you to make mood boards of your sewing ideas, with photos, text, drawings, and cutouts Use Projects to: - Manage every detail of the sewing process - Consider patterns and fabrics side-by-side - Document your sewing project with photos and notes - Keep track of ongoing sewing projects by status Use Stash to: - Catalog your entire stash of sewing patterns and fabrics in an easy-to-use interface - Save time by automatically capturing sewing product details from a URL using Bobbin’s ‘Import from web’ feature - Document pattern details like size, difficulty, source, and more - Document fabric details like width, length, color, fabric type, and more - Easily add sewing patterns and fabrics to projects - Add patterns and fabrics to your wishlist to purchase later - Archive patterns and fabrics once you’ve used them Use Explore to: - Find your next make with a growing database of over 5,000 sewing patterns - Browse from your favorite pattern sources, from the big name brands to indie pattern makers - Patterns may link out to purchase from the pattern maker directly; Bobbin does not publish actual sewing pattern files - Advanced search and filter to find exactly what you want to make And more: - Works on iPhone and iPad: Bobbin syncs your sewing projects and data, as long as it’s the same iCloud account - Share with family: Bobbin’s paid license (available via one in-app purchase) works with iCloud Family Sharing, allowing you to share with up to 5 others - Private by design: Bobbin will never display ads or collect user data More features coming in upcoming updates.

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

Bobbin4 screens
IntelliSew4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IntelliSew at every 8 days against Bobbin's every 6 weeks. Bobbin's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Bobbin sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and IntelliSew sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bobbin against 5.0 for IntelliSew. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 13 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bobbin ships an update every 6 weeks, IntelliSew every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bobbin versus IntelliSew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBobbinIntelliSew
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings713 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB102 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDabble Product Company, LLCAnnoying Crow Studio LLC

Customer experience

Bobbin

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
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

3 purchases

Bobbin

One-time3
  • 30-Day Free TrialFree
  • Bobbin License$12.99
  • Bobbin License$14.99
2 purchases

IntelliSew

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

Questions

Is Bobbin free?
Bobbin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IntelliSew free?
IntelliSew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bobbin or IntelliSew?
Bobbin and IntelliSew are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 13 ratings respectively.
Do Bobbin or IntelliSew have ads?
Neither Bobbin nor IntelliSew shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bobbin or IntelliSew?
Bobbin ships an update every 6 weeks, and IntelliSew every 8 days. Most recently, Bobbin was updated on October 20, 2026 and IntelliSew on October 24, 2026.

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