Comparison

Simply Sewing Magazine vs Take Two

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

Head to head
About

Simply Sewing Magazine

This app provides a contemporary sewing magazine for makers of all levels. Discover inspiring projects, fresh ideas, and beautiful photography to guide you through creating your own clothes and more.

Highlights
  • Sewing projects for beginners and experienced makers
  • Inspiring contemporary ideas
  • Beautiful photography
  • Guides for sewing clothes and more
  • Digital magazine subscription
Features
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Simply Sewing is a practical magazine for makers who sew, or would like to start sewing. Its contemporary look and feel, fresh attitude and ideas, beautiful photography and inspiring projects will have you behind the sewing machine from the get-go! ------------------- Subscriptions & Single Issues Customers can buy single issues and subscriptions using In App Purchase Subscriptions are available on monthly or annual terms. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period • You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. This does not affect your statutory rights • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription • The app may offer a free trial. At the end of the free trial period, the full price of the subscription will be charged thereafter. Cancellations must occur 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 for more information. The subscription will include the current issue if you do not already own it and subsequently published future issues. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. If you would like more information or support please visit our App support page https://www.ourmediaapps.co.uk/apps-faqs/ Our Media Ltd Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://policies.ourmedia.co.uk/privacy-policy/ https://policies.ourmedia.co.uk/website-terms-and-conditions/ * please note: this digital edition does not include the covermount gifts or supplements you would find with printed copies*

About

Take Two

This app delivers personalized quotes and advice to enhance love and relationships. It focuses on positive psychology to help users shift their perspective and improve their connections, offering daily inspiration in just two minutes.

Highlights
  • Personalized quotes and advice
  • Daily inspirational delivery
  • Positive psychology principles
  • Relationship enhancement focus
  • Perspective shifting tool
  • Two-minute daily practice
Features
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Take Two helps you build stronger, healthier relationships — one small moment at a time. Just two minutes a day to reconnect, reflect, and communicate better. WHAT TAKE TWO DOES Life gets busy. Distance grows quietly. Take Two offers gentle daily support to help you feel more connected — without therapy, pressure, or awkward conversations. Each day, you’ll receive a carefully curated insight designed to: • Improve communication • Encourage emotional awareness • Reduce conflict and disconnection • Strengthen intimacy and understanding All in just two minutes a day. WHO IT'S FOR Take Two is perfect for: • Busy couples • Long-distance or FIFO relationships • Partners wanting to reconnect • Anyone who values emotional wellbeing You don’t need to be “in trouble” to use Take Two. It’s about nurturing what matters — daily. WHY PEOPLE LOVE TAKE TWO • Simple, calming, and easy to use • No judgment or diagnosis • Evidence-informed, emotionally intelligent insights • Loved by users around the world Rated FIVE STARS by people who value meaningful connection. Start with a 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime. Your subscription helps support continued development and keeps Take Two accessible and ad-free. Strong relationships don’t happen by accident. Take Two — just two minutes a day. PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.taketwoapp.com.au/privacy/ TERMS OF SERVICE: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Simply Sewing Magazine4 screens
Take Two4 screens

Verdict

The call

Simply Sewing Magazine and Take Two both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 97% of Take Two's written reviews are positive against 71% of Simply Sewing Magazine's. Take Two also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Simply Sewing Magazine's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Simply Sewing Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Take Two sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Simply Sewing Magazine against 4.4 for Take Two. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 35 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Simply Sewing Magazine's written reviews are positive against 97% of Take Two's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simply Sewing Magazine ships an update every 3 months, Take Two every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simply Sewing Magazine versus Take Two: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimply Sewing MagazineTake Two
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (42 ratings) — better4.4 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews96.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings42 — better35
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB13 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOur Media LimitedTAKE TWO APP PTY LTD

Customer experience

Simply Sewing Magazine

All ratings42 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive70.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative25.0%

Take Two

All ratings35 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive96.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.4%

Bugs and requests

Simply Sewing Magazine

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Take Two

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Nothing shows up when opening app
  • Blank white boxes for qualities and partner choices

Requested features

1 request
  • More words/instruction on breathing imagery

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Simply Sewing Magazine

Subscriptions5
  • 1-Month Subscription$6.991 Month
  • 3-Month Subscription$12.993 Months
  • 3-Month Subscription$16.993 Months
Show 2 more
  • Simply Sewing$44.991 Year
  • 12-Month Subscription1 Year trial$60.991 Year
One-time5
  • Free Sampler 15Free
  • Issue 1$5.99
  • Issue 3$5.99
Show 2 more
  • Issue 12$5.99
  • Complete Your Collection$59.99
3 purchases

Take Two

Subscriptions2
  • Take Two Monthly7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Take Two Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Take Two Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Simply Sewing Magazine free?
Simply Sewing Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Take Two free?
Take Two is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simply Sewing Magazine or Take Two?
Simply Sewing Magazine is rated higher. Simply Sewing Magazine averages 4.5 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Take Two averages 4.4 from 35 ratings.
Do Simply Sewing Magazine or Take Two have ads?
Neither Simply Sewing Magazine nor Take Two shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simply Sewing Magazine or Take Two?
Simply Sewing Magazine ships an update every 3 months, and Take Two every 7 months. Most recently, Simply Sewing Magazine was updated on November 6, 2026 and Take Two on November 3, 2026.

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