Comparison

Pattern Projects vs CompactCalendar

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

Head to head
About

Pattern Projects

Features
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Finally, a simple way to organize your sewing life. Pattern Projects is designed for sewists, by sewists. Whether you are quilting a masterpiece, stitching a summer dress, or just trying to remember if you pre-washed that yardage of linen, we help you keep track of it all. Stop scrolling through endless photo albums to find your pattern screenshots or guessing how much fabric you have in your stash. Keep everything in one beautiful, easy-to-use pocket notebook. FREE TO START We believe everyone should have organized projects. You can download Pattern Projects and use the core features completely free, forever. No subscriptions required. KEY FEATURES: - Project Journal: Document your makes from "In Progress" to "Finished." Save pattern names, link to instructions, and keep notes on alterations. - Fabric Stash: Catalog your fabric collection. Record length, width, fabric type (Cotton, Linen, Knit, etc.), and whether it’s been pre-washed. - Measurements: Keep your body measurements secure and accessible so you can pick the right size every time. - Photo Gallery: Save pattern cover art and photos of your finished garments. FREE VS. PREMIUM Free Plan (Forever): - Create up to 3 active Projects. - Manage your Fabric Stash. - Save 1 Measurement Profile (perfect for sewing for yourself). - Basic photo features. Premium Upgrade (One-time purchase): - Unlimited Projects: Track your entire sewing history. - Unlimited Measurement Sets: Sewing for family or clients? Save profiles for everyone. - Custom Tags: Organize by "Toile," "Gift," "Wishlist," and more. - Multiple Photos: Add detailed pattern diagrams and multiple angles of your finished work. - Cloud Sync: Keep your data safe and synced across your iPhone and iPad. Pattern Projects is the digital sewing room assistant you’ve been waiting for. Download today and make your next project your best one yet!

About

CompactCalendar

Display your calendar events and reminders directly on your Home Screen and Lock Screen with customizable widgets. See your schedule at a glance, choose which calendars to display, and enjoy true calendar colors.

Highlights
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Lock Screen widgets
  • Events and reminders together
  • Calendar selection
  • True calendar colors
  • Tap to open Calendar app
Features
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See your calendar and reminders right from the Home Screen and Lock Screen! CompactCalendar shows your events and reminders in clean, beautiful widgets — for both the Home Screen and the Lock Screen. Home Screen widgets: • Today & This Month: A month calendar with today’s events • Daily Schedule: Your events for the next 6 days at a glance Lock Screen widgets: • Up Next: Your next or ongoing event on one Lock Screen line • Next 3 Days: Upcoming events for the next three days • 2-Week Calendar: A compact two-week mini calendar More features: • Events & Reminders Together: See calendar events and reminders in one widget • Calendar Selection: Choose which calendars each widget shows • True Colors: Your calendar colors appear exactly as you set them • Tap to Open: Tap a date to jump straight into the Calendar app CompactCalendar Pro: A one-time purchase unlocks rectangular Lock Screen widgets and medium-size Home Screen widgets — forever. Start a more beautiful calendar experience with CompactCalendar!

Screenshots

Pattern Projects4 screens
CompactCalendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CompactCalendar at weekly against Pattern Projects's every 5 weeks. Pattern Projects's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Pattern Projects sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CompactCalendar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pattern Projects ships an update every 5 weeks, CompactCalendar weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pattern Projects versus CompactCalendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPattern ProjectsCompactCalendar
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBryan Jeffrey MartinSunghyun Kim

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pattern Projects

One-time1
  • Pattern Projects Premium$4.99
1 purchases

CompactCalendar

One-time1
  • CompactCalendar Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Pattern Projects free?
Pattern Projects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CompactCalendar free?
CompactCalendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pattern Projects or CompactCalendar have ads?
Neither Pattern Projects nor CompactCalendar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pattern Projects or CompactCalendar?
Pattern Projects ships an update every 5 weeks, and CompactCalendar weekly. Most recently, Pattern Projects was updated on October 26, 2026 and CompactCalendar on October 25, 2026.

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