# Sew Assistant vs Penlog

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Penlog at 100% against Sew Assistant's 0%. Penlog also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Sew Assistant's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sew Assistant sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Penlog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Penlog holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Penlog has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Sew Assistant's written reviews are positive against 100% of Penlog's.

Sew Assistant ships an update fortnightly, Penlog every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sew Assistant | Penlog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sew-assistant/id6759808032/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penlog-handwriting-journal/id6765667652/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 85 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roman Karankevych](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880795657) | [RT Indianapolis Holdings LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896030549) |

## What reviewers say

### Sew Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sew-assistant/id6759808032)

Manage sewing orders, clients, measurements, and inventory with this comprehensive business management tool. Organize your workflow, schedule fittings, and track finances. Offers a free tier with premium upgrade options.

**Highlights:** Order and project tracking, Client database management, Customizable measurement templates, Pattern and material inventory, Supplier directory, Visual calendar for fittings and deadlines, Cloud data synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |


### Penlog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penlog-handwriting-journal/id6765667652)

This app allows you to write handwritten notes and tasks on your iPad with Apple Pencil. It automatically syncs these entries with your Notion workspace, converting your handwriting into actionable tasks and organized notes. The app also offers features like task carry-forward and a morning briefing with integrated AI.

**Highlights:** Handwritten note-taking with Apple Pencil, Two-way task synchronization with Notion, Automatic notation reading (tasks, notes, headings), Carry-forward of unfinished tasks, Morning briefing with AI integration, REST API and MCP server for developers

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Penlog Pro Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Penlog Pro Annual | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sew Assistant free?

Sew Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Penlog free?

Penlog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sew Assistant or Penlog?

Penlog is rated higher. Sew Assistant averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Penlog averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Sew Assistant or Penlog have ads?

Neither Sew Assistant nor Penlog shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sew Assistant or Penlog?

Sew Assistant ships an update fortnightly, and Penlog every 4 days. Most recently, Sew Assistant was updated on October 31, 2026 and Penlog on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*