Comparison

Simply Sewing Magazine vs Upscale Patterns

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

Upscale Patterns

This app helps home sewists and DIY designers create half-scale sewing patterns, saving time and money. It facilitates the conversion from half scale to full scale, streamlining the pattern-making process for modern enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Draft half-scale sewing patterns
  • Convert half-scale to full-scale
  • Reduce pattern drafting time
  • Minimize pattern drafting costs
  • Optimized ink usage for output
Features
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The mobile app designed for home sewists and DIY designers. Self-drafting full-size patterns by hand can be expensive and time-consuming, and that's where Upscale Patterns steps in. Our app allows you to draft half-scale patterns, significantly reducing the time and cost involved. The real magic happens during the conversion process from half scale to full scale, where upscale Patterns becomes an indispensable tool for the modern sewing enthusiast. The app takes into consideration the usage of ink and has minimal quality output setting. Therefore it is advised to use a fine width marker for interior notations.

Screenshots

Simply Sewing Magazine4 screens
Upscale Patterns4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simply Sewing Magazine at 4.5 against Upscale Patterns's 2.3. Simply Sewing Magazine also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (71% vs 40%). Upscale Patterns's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). 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. Simply Sewing Magazine sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Upscale Patterns sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simply Sewing Magazine holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simply Sewing Magazine has 42 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Simply Sewing Magazine's written reviews are positive against 40% of Upscale Patterns's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simply Sewing Magazine ships an update every 3 months, Upscale Patterns every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and July 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Simply Sewing Magazine versus Upscale Patterns: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimply Sewing MagazineUpscale Patterns
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (42 ratings) — better2.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings42 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB42 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOur Media LimitedHouse of Bernard

Customer experience

Simply Sewing Magazine

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

Upscale Patterns

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

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
Show 4 more
  • Simply Sewing$44.991 Year
  • Discounted Annual Subscription$44.991 Year
  • 12-Month Subscription1 Month 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
3 purchases

Upscale Patterns

One-time3
  • Nu-Credits$1.49
  • Nu-Credits$4.99
  • Nu-Credits$9.99

Questions

Is Simply Sewing Magazine free?
Simply Sewing Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Upscale Patterns free?
Upscale Patterns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simply Sewing Magazine or Upscale Patterns?
Simply Sewing Magazine is rated higher. Simply Sewing Magazine averages 4.5 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Upscale Patterns averages 2.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Simply Sewing Magazine or Upscale Patterns have ads?
Upscale Patterns shows ads; Simply Sewing Magazine does not.
Which is updated more often, Simply Sewing Magazine or Upscale Patterns?
Simply Sewing Magazine ships an update every 3 months, and Upscale Patterns every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simply Sewing Magazine was updated on September 19, 2026 and Upscale Patterns on July 20, 2026.

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