Comparison

Bobbin vs SewRie

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

SewRie

Organize your digital sewing patterns, discover creator shops, and connect with a supportive community. Stay inspired with weekly trends and share your projects.

Highlights
  • Digital PDF pattern library
  • Discover creator shops
  • Genuine user reviews and photos
  • Weekly sewing trends and news
  • Organized project management
Features
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Welcome to SewRie, your ultimate cozy sewing atelier! SewRie is an all-in-one sewing life platform beautifully crafted for sewists, makers, and creators worldwide. Organize your scattered sewing patterns, discover inspiring creator shops, and stay connected with a warm community and weekly trends, all in one elegant space. * Key Features - Secure PDF Pattern Library (My Patterns) Say goodbye to lost files. Easily upload your digital PDF sewing patterns along with custom cover photos. Access, preview, and organize your private collection anytime, anywhere, on a beautifully clean library. - Explore Creative Shops (Sewing Street) Discover unique shops opened by passionate sewing creators from around the globe. From stunning hand-dyed fabrics to specialty notions and exclusive digital patterns, find endless inspiration for your next project. - Genuine Reviews & Social Feed "Loved making this pouch!" Check out real reviews, 5-star ratings, and beautiful project photos shared by fellow makers. Share your own masterpieces and spread the joy of sewing in a warm, welcoming feed. - Weekly Sewing Trends & Newsletters Stay inspired with curated industry roundups, sewing tips, material spotlights, and heartwarming stories delivered to your feed weekly. Keep your creative spark shining bright. Download SewRie today and begin your beautiful, organized sewing journey!

Screenshots

Bobbin4 screens
SewRie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SewRie at none against Bobbin's 3. SewRie also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Bobbin's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2). 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. Bobbin sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SewRie 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 Bobbin against 5.0 for SewRie. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bobbin ships an update every 6 weeks, SewRie every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bobbin versus SewRie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBobbinSewRie
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDabble Product Company, LLCAlex Park

Customer experience

Bobbin

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

SewRie

All ratings2 ratings
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
None

SewRie

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bobbin free?
Bobbin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SewRie free?
SewRie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bobbin or SewRie?
Bobbin and SewRie are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Bobbin or SewRie have ads?
Neither Bobbin nor SewRie shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bobbin or SewRie?
Bobbin ships an update every 6 weeks, and SewRie every 5 days. Most recently, Bobbin was updated on October 30, 2026 and SewRie on November 5, 2026.

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