Comparison

Bobbin vs Plush Bean Tracker

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

Plush Bean Tracker

Catalog your plush toy collection and create detailed digital passports for each item. Track their condition, care history, and personal memories. Share or print detailed reports for your beloved stuffed friends.

Highlights
  • Digital passport for each plush
  • Track tag wording, materials, and location
  • Record physical condition and photos
  • Log inspections, cleanings, and repairs
  • Add special memories and cuddle ratings
  • Share or print PDF reports
  • Collection statistics and progress view
Features
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Keep the story of every plush, from its tag to its latest repair. Plush Bean Tracker combines a collection catalog with a personal passport for each stuffed toy. Record what matters to you, privately and offline. A passport for every plush • Record tag wording, identifiers, materials listed on the tag and storage location. • Track physical condition and keep separate tag and condition photos. • Add dated inspections, cleanings, repairs and special memories. Edit or delete your own records. • Share or print a PDF with the recorded details, photos and care timeline. Your collection at a glance Add any plush by name and category. Mark it Owned, Wanted or Trading, give it a cuddle rating, and log purchases with dates and prices. View collection statistics and progress on iPhone and iPad. Your records, your choice No account, ads, analytics or tracking. Records are stored locally. Export a collection backup, restore it on another device, or choose where to share a passport PDF. Information leaves the app when you choose to export or share it. Care entries are your personal records, not cleaning or repair advice. Try three days of full access without a subscription or automatic charge. After the trial, your collection stays viewable. One optional, one-time Pro purchase restores editing and full access. Restore Purchases is available. Plush Bean Tracker is brand-neutral and unaffiliated with any plush manufacturer, retailer or character licensee.

Screenshots

Bobbin4 screens
Plush Bean Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bobbin at 5.0 against Plush Bean Tracker's 4.5. Bobbin also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Plush Bean Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bobbin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bobbin ships an update every 6 weeks, Plush Bean Tracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bobbin versus Plush Bean Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBobbinPlush Bean Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDabble Product Company, LLCRizk Corsight, LLC

Customer experience

Bobbin

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

Plush Bean Tracker

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
1 purchases

Plush Bean Tracker

One-time1
  • Plush Bean Tracker Unlock$1.99

Questions

Is Bobbin free?
Bobbin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plush Bean Tracker free?
Plush Bean Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bobbin or Plush Bean Tracker?
Bobbin is rated higher. Bobbin averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Plush Bean Tracker averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Bobbin or Plush Bean Tracker have ads?
Neither Bobbin nor Plush Bean Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bobbin or Plush Bean Tracker?
Bobbin ships an update every 6 weeks, and Plush Bean Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bobbin was updated on October 20, 2026 and Plush Bean Tracker on October 21, 2026.

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