Comparison

Sew Assistant vs SewBuddy

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

Head to head
About

Sew Assistant

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
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Sew Assistant is the ultimate companion app for tailors, seamstresses, and sewing professionals. Manage every aspect of your sewing business from one beautifully designed app. ORDERS & PROJECTS • Create and track sewing orders with detailed status management (New, In Progress, Ready, Delivered) • Support for sewing, alterations, and repair order types • Track work pricing, material costs, and client payments • Add photos, notes, and deadlines to each order • Schedule and manage fittings with your clients CLIENT MANAGEMENT • Maintain a professional client database • Store client contact information and order history • Link measurements directly to client profiles MEASUREMENTS • Create custom measurement templates • Store detailed body measurements with images • Easily reuse measurements across multiple orders PATTERNS & MATERIALS • Organize your pattern library with photos and attached files • Track your fabric and material inventory • Link materials to suppliers for easy reordering • Log material quantities and pricing per order SUPPLIERS • Keep a directory of your fabric and supply vendors • Link suppliers to materials for quick reference CALENDAR & SCHEDULING • View all your fittings and deadlines in a visual calendar • Stay on top of your workflow and never miss a deadline PREMIUM FEATURES • Free tier includes limited orders, clients, and more to get you started • Upgrade to Premium for unlimited access to all features • No ads, ever Available in 14 languages with dark mode support. Your data syncs automatically to the cloud — always safe, always accessible. Whether you're a solo tailor or running a small atelier, Sew Assistant helps you stay organized and professional. Legal: Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/sewassistantapp/privacy-policy

About

SewBuddy

Learn sewing with beginner-friendly tutorials, printable patterns, and visual guides. Explore DIY fashion, bags, and home decor ideas. Organize your favorite projects and discover trending handmade inspirations.

Highlights
  • Easy sewing tutorials
  • Printable sewing patterns
  • DIY fashion and home decor ideas
  • Project organization
  • Handmade inspiration
  • Beginner-friendly learning
Features
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Discover a modern way to learn sewing, create handmade projects, and explore beautiful DIY ideas. Whether you’re just getting started or already love sewing, SewBuddy helps you create with confidence through beginner-friendly tutorials, printable patterns, and step-by-step visual guides. Features: • Easy sewing tutorials for all skill levels • Printable sewing patterns & templates • DIY fashion, bags, accessories & home decor ideas • Save and organize your favorite projects • Discover trending handmade inspirations • Beginner-friendly learning experience • Modern, clean, and simple sewing tools From simple everyday projects to creative handmade designs, SewBuddy makes sewing easier, more inspiring, and more enjoyable. Terms of Use: http://tmtyazilim.info/SewingBuddy/TermsOfUse Privacy Policy: http://tmtyazilim.info/SewingBuddy/PrivacyPolicy

Screenshots

Sew Assistant4 screens
SewBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SewBuddy at 4.3 against Sew Assistant's 2.0. SewBuddy also leads on review sentiment (32% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Sew Assistant's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Sew Assistant sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SewBuddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SewBuddy holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SewBuddy has 349 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 32% of SewBuddy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sew Assistant ships an update every 3 weeks, SewBuddy every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sew Assistant versus SewBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSew AssistantSewBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)4.3 (349 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews31.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1349 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoman KarankevychNineG

Customer experience

Sew Assistant

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

SewBuddy

All ratings349 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative14.9%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive31.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative68.4%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sew Assistant

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Access$4.991 Month
  • Premium Access$29.991 Year
2 purchases

SewBuddy

Subscriptions2
  • Sewing Weekly Pro Access$5.997 Days
  • Sewing Weekly Pro Access$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Sew Assistant free?
Sew Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SewBuddy free?
SewBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sew Assistant or SewBuddy?
SewBuddy is rated higher. Sew Assistant averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SewBuddy averages 4.3 from 349 ratings.
Do Sew Assistant or SewBuddy have ads?
SewBuddy shows ads; Sew Assistant does not.
Which is updated more often, Sew Assistant or SewBuddy?
Sew Assistant ships an update every 3 weeks, and SewBuddy every 4 days. Most recently, Sew Assistant was updated on October 9, 2026 and SewBuddy on October 14, 2026.

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