Comparison

Simply Sewing Magazine vs Sewing Patterns Lite

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

Sewing Patterns Lite

Organize your sewing patterns digitally, keeping track of fabric needs and accessories. This app helps you manage your collection, find inspiration, and make informed purchasing decisions for your next sewing project.

Highlights
  • Digital pattern library
  • Fabric quantity calculation
  • Accessory tracking
  • Customizable categories
  • Pattern filtering
  • Photo and PDF attachments
Features
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(NOTE: This free trial version is fully functional, but has a maximum limit of 10 Patterns) Have you ever tried going on a shopping spree for new fabrics (in physical stores or online), only to feel completely lost by not knowing exactly how you would use that nice-looking piece of fabric, and end up purchasing the wrong thing - or purchasing the right thing, but in the wrong quantity - or worse, still: Leaving empty-handed? If your answer is "yes", then Sewing Patterns will be your indispensable companion in the future. The inspiration in the form of your pattern library is right at your fingertips, wherever you go, and you can easily make sure that you purchase the right fabric in the right quantity - and with the right accessories. The app also helps you find inspiration on how to best make use of your current stash of fabric. The app lets you gain the perfect overview in a single place, whether your patterns are purchased, found in magazines, or your own creations entirely. You can categorize your patterns based from standard garment types, or create as many of your own categories as you like. You can have your patterns sorted alphabetically, by most recent usage, or in any particular order you like. Each pattern can be associated with as many categories as you wish. It is entirely up to you how many details you want to register for your individual patterns, but the more details you supply, the more help you will find in the built-in filtering function. When browsing your patterns, only the filled-in information is shown, so you won't have to deal with lots of empy fields. Using the camera, you can supply your pattern details with pictures of the model, the instructions, or perhaps of the finalized garments. You can add as many pictures and PDF files as you like, both for your categories, your patterns and your fabrics. Use the Filter function if you need to search for a specific pattern in your pattern library, or just need inspiration for your next project, based on a specific piece of fabric. In all aspects, Sewing Patterns is an indispensable app, for the experienced seamstress and the newcomer alike!

Screenshots

Simply Sewing Magazine4 screens
Sewing Patterns Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sewing Patterns Lite at none against Simply Sewing Magazine's 27. Simply Sewing Magazine's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 45%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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 26 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Sewing Patterns Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simply Sewing Magazine holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 91 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Simply Sewing Magazine's written reviews are positive against 45% of Sewing Patterns Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Simply Sewing Magazine versus Sewing Patterns Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimply Sewing MagazineSewing Patterns Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (42 ratings) — better4.2 (91 ratings)
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews — better45.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4291 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOur Media LimitedClaus Krogholm Pedersen

Customer experience

Simply Sewing Magazine

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

Sewing Patterns Lite

All ratings91 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral6.6%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive45.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative35.0%

In-app purchases

26 purchases

Simply Sewing Magazine

Subscriptions7
  • 1-Month Subscription$6.991 Month
  • 3-Month Subscription$12.993 Months
  • 3-Month Subscription$16.993 Months
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  • Simply Sewing$44.991 Year
  • Discounted Annual Subscription$44.991 Year
  • 12-Month Subscription1 Year trial$60.991 Year
  • 12-Month Subscription Bundle$60.991 Year
One-time19
  • Free Sampler 15Free
  • In The Moment Free SampleFree
  • Issue 1$5.99
Show 16 more
  • Issue 3$5.99
  • Issue 12$5.99
  • Issue 52$5.99
  • Issue 116$5.99
  • Issue 118$5.99
  • Simply Sewing$5.99
  • Issue 129$5.99
  • Issue 128$5.99
  • Issue 10$5.99
  • Issue 127$7.99
  • Issue 126$7.99
  • Issue 125$7.99
  • Issue 123$7.99
  • Issue 121$7.99
  • Complete Your Specials$39.99
  • Complete Your Collection2 variants$49.99
None

Sewing Patterns Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simply Sewing Magazine free?
Simply Sewing Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sewing Patterns Lite free?
Sewing Patterns Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simply Sewing Magazine or Sewing Patterns Lite?
Simply Sewing Magazine is rated higher. Simply Sewing Magazine averages 4.5 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Sewing Patterns Lite averages 4.2 from 91 ratings.
Do Simply Sewing Magazine or Sewing Patterns Lite have ads?
Neither Simply Sewing Magazine nor Sewing Patterns Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simply Sewing Magazine or Sewing Patterns Lite?
Simply Sewing Magazine ships an update every 3 months, and Sewing Patterns Lite every 3 months. Most recently, Simply Sewing Magazine was updated on October 26, 2026 and Sewing Patterns Lite on October 23, 2026.

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