Comparison

Simply Sewing Magazine vs Creative Stitching

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

Creative Stitching

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Creative Stitching Class is an interactive app offering online stitching lessons. Learn to sew churidars, saree blouses, and more with step-by-step recorded video tutorials. Watch, rewatch, and master the art of stitching at your own pace!

Screenshots

Simply Sewing Magazine4 screens
Creative Stitching4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Creative Stitching at none against Simply Sewing Magazine's 10. Creative Stitching also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Creative Stitching asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simply Sewing Magazine ships an update every 3 months, Creative Stitching weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Simply Sewing Magazine versus Creative Stitching: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimply Sewing MagazineCreative Stitching
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (42 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings42 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOur Media LimitedRegeena Beegum T S

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
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  • 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
None

Creative Stitching

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simply Sewing Magazine free?
Simply Sewing Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Creative Stitching free?
Creative Stitching is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simply Sewing Magazine or Creative Stitching have ads?
Neither Simply Sewing Magazine nor Creative Stitching shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simply Sewing Magazine or Creative Stitching?
Simply Sewing Magazine ships an update every 3 months, and Creative Stitching weekly. Most recently, Simply Sewing Magazine was updated on November 1, 2026 and Creative Stitching on October 28, 2026.

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