Comparison

SewMate vs 404 Network

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

Head to head
About

SewMate

Features
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Turn scattered sewing notes and supplies into one calm, organized workflow. SewMate takes you from your first idea to your finished make, so you spend less time searching and more time sewing. Organize your fabric stash • Save fabrics with photos, color, type, brand, measurements, price, and notes. • Track notions such as thread, zippers, buttons, elastic, and interfacing. • See how much material remains as you assign and use it in projects. • Archive scraps and fabrics without losing their details. Keep every pattern close • Save patterns by name and category with a cover image. • Attach a PDF from your device or link to the pattern online. • Store the designer, recommended fabric, required materials, and your own notes. • Open a pattern directly from its related project. Plan projects you can finish • Link each project to a pattern, fabrics, and notions. • Record material use per item and avoid guessing what is left in your stash. • Convert between different length units automatically. • Track every project as Planned, In Progress, Completed, or Abandoned. Log real progress Add updates with text and photos. Your day-by-day timeline becomes a useful sewing journal for remembering adjustments, reviewing past makes, and planning future projects. See what your stash can become Discover which fabrics suit a pattern and which patterns work with a fabric. SewMate Pro Insights gives you a clear view of your stash value, inventory, material use, project progress, and recent costs. Quick overview, anytime Home Screen widgets keep your in-progress projects visible and open them with a tap. Why SewMate? • Finish more projects with less friction. • Keep your creative process calm and focused. • Avoid duplicate purchases. • Keep notes, patterns, supplies, and progress together. • Always know how much fabric and how many notions you have left. SewMate is made by a passionate sewist for garment makers, quilters, hobby sewists, pattern collectors, and anyone who wants more structure in their creative process. Whether you are starting your first project or have years of experience, SewMate helps you stay organized, focused, and excited about every make. Download SewMate and turn your sewing process into a clear, inspiring, well-organized system.

About

404 Network

This app offers a comprehensive suite of network diagnostic tools for iOS and macOS. It provides professional-grade features for network engineers and security enthusiasts, with options for advanced AI assistance and remote diagnostics.

Highlights
  • Real ICMP Ping with live latency charts
  • Visual Traceroute with hop-by-hop analysis
  • DNS Lookup with multiple server comparison
  • Port Scanner with service detection
  • AI Assistant powered by Claude or Apple Intelligence
  • Remote Sensor dispatch
  • NFC Toolkit
Features
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404 Network is the most comprehensive network diagnostics toolkit for iOS and macOS. Whether you're a network engineer troubleshooting connectivity or a security enthusiast auditing your home network, 404 gives you professional-grade tools in a beautiful native app. CORE TOOLS (FREE) • Real ICMP Ping with live latency charts • Visual Traceroute with hop-by-hop analysis • DNS Lookup with multiple server comparison • Speed Test with ISP detection • WiFi Info with signal strength monitoring • Port Scanner with service detection • Network Discovery with live topology map • Wake-on-LAN for remote device power • HTTP Probe for web server testing • Whois domain lookup PRO FEATURES • 70+ network diagnostic tools • Unlimited saved devices with background monitoring • Full port scan results with banner grabbing • 30-day diagnostic history with CSV/JSON/PDF export • Color tags, device groups, and topology presets • Community speed map — compare ISP performance in your area • Security Audit with vulnerability detection • WiFi Channel Analyzer • Smart Home device diagnostics • LAN Speed Test and Micro Speed Logger PRO+ ADVANCED • AI Assistant powered by Claude or on-device Apple Intelligence • AI-guided Security Audit and Penetration Test flows • Remote Sensor dispatch — run tools from multiple network vantage points • BLE Scanner Pro with GATT exploration and characteristic writing • NFC Toolkit — read, write, and clone-detect NFC tags • SSH Tester, SNMP Walker, Credential Checker • Subdomain Finder, CORS Checker, CSP Analyzer • Packet Crafter, Payload Library, Directory Scanner PRIVACY FIRST • No ads. No tracking. No analytics. • All network data stays on your device • Community features are opt-in with location rounded to ~500m • AI features require your own API key — we never see your data • Full GDPR compliance with data export and deletion TERMS OF USE Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SewMate4 screens
404 Network4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: 404 Network at 5 against SewMate's 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. SewMate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 404 Network sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SewMate ships an update every 10 days, 404 Network weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SewMate versus 404 Network: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSewMate404 Network
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB184 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaku StudioChristine Martin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SewMate

One-time1
  • Pro$4.95
3 purchases

404 Network

Subscriptions2
  • Pro+ Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro+ Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • 404 Pro$9.99

Questions

Is SewMate free?
SewMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 404 Network free?
404 Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SewMate or 404 Network have ads?
Neither SewMate nor 404 Network shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SewMate or 404 Network?
SewMate ships an update every 10 days, and 404 Network weekly. Most recently, SewMate was updated on October 1, 2026 and 404 Network on October 12, 2026.

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