# Sewing Patterns vs GatheredFolk

The clearest difference is rating: GatheredFolk at 5.0 against Sewing Patterns's 4.3. GatheredFolk also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Sewing Patterns's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sewing Patterns sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. GatheredFolk asks for nothing beyond the download.

GatheredFolk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sewing Patterns has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sewing Patterns | GatheredFolk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sewing-patterns-sttchr-ar/id6764679595/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gatheredfolk/id6795340955/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dara Girel-Mats](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895875997) | [Jacob Cillay](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795340957) |

## What reviewers say

### Sewing Patterns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sewing-patterns-sttchr-ar/id6764679595)

This app transforms sewing pattern PDFs into usable fabric templates without printing. It allows users to upload, crop, arrange, and trace pattern lines directly onto fabric using augmented reality. Ideal for home sewists and costume makers seeking a digital solution for pattern transfer.

**Highlights:** AR tracing on fabric, PDF pattern import, Page arrangement, Offline project saving, Adjustable AR opacity and scale

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sttchr Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Sttchr Pro | $39.99 | per year |


### GatheredFolk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gatheredfolk/id6795340955)

Organize your knitting and crochet projects, patterns, and yarn stash in one place. Connect with a community of makers, and optionally get help from an AI crafting companion.

**Highlights:** Project tracking with notes and photos, Personal pattern library, Yarn stash and color palette management, Optional AI crafting companion, Community forum for makers, Organize creative life

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sewing Patterns free?

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

### Is GatheredFolk free?

GatheredFolk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sewing Patterns or GatheredFolk?

GatheredFolk is rated higher. Sewing Patterns averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while GatheredFolk averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sewing Patterns or GatheredFolk have ads?

Neither Sewing Patterns nor GatheredFolk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sewing Patterns or GatheredFolk?

Sewing Patterns ships an update weekly, and GatheredFolk weekly. Most recently, Sewing Patterns was updated on October 8, 2026 and GatheredFolk on October 8, 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.*