Comparison

Bobbin vs The Size

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

The Size

Features
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The Size is a size management app that helps you organize all your clothing and shoe size information in one place and check it quickly whenever you need it. If you have ever been confused because the same size number fits differently depending on the brand, The Size helps you build your own size reference. You can record and manage sizes for various categories such as tops, bottoms, outerwear, and shoes, making it easier to compare sizes before shopping online or buying in store. Key features Save your sizes Enter and manage your size information by category, including tops, bottoms, outerwear, and shoes. Record sizes by brand Keep track of how sizes feel across different brands and check them again anytime. Organizing the sizing standards of brands you often buy makes future purchases much easier. Manage garment measurements Record detailed measurements such as total length, shoulder width, chest circumference, waist circumference, hip circumference, rise, thigh circumference, and foot length for more accurate comparisons. Organize by category Store clothing and shoes by type so you can quickly find only the information you need. Support size comparison Use the information from clothes and shoes you already own as a reference when comparing sizes for other products. It helps make size selection easier when numbers alone are not enough. Measurement guide reference Check how and where to measure each part when you are unsure about measurement standards. Recommended for People who struggle because sizing differs from brand to brand People who want to organize the measurements of their clothes and shoes People who want to compare sizes more accurately before shopping online People who want to manage sizes for themselves, family members, or partners at a glance The Size focuses on the essential functions for recording and comparing sizes without unnecessary complexity. Build your own personal size reference by saving the information of the clothes and shoes you wear most often. Instead of relying on memory every time, use clearly organized size data to make more convenient and more accurate choices. Start managing your personal size data easily with The Size today. [:mav: 1.0.0]

Screenshots

Bobbin4 screens
The Size4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Size at none against Bobbin's 3. The Size also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Bobbin's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Bobbin sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. The Size asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bobbin versus The Size: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBobbinThe Size
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDabble Product Company, LLCHYUN KIM

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bobbin

One-time3
  • 30-Day Free TrialFree
  • Bobbin License$12.99
  • Bobbin License$14.99
None

The Size

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bobbin free?
Bobbin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Size free?
The Size is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bobbin or The Size have ads?
The Size shows ads; Bobbin does not.

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