# Sew Assistant vs SewBuddy

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sew Assistant | SewBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sew-assistant/id6759808032/reviews) | **[4.3 (349 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sewbuddysewing-patterns-guide/id6771676378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **349** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **31.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roman Karankevych](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880795657) | [NineG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739535392) |

## 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 |


### SewBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sewbuddysewing-patterns-guide/id6771676378)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sewing Weekly Pro Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Sewing Weekly Pro Access | $39.99 | per year |


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