Comparison

Simply Sewing Magazine vs SewSure

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

SewSure

Features
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Hesitant sewists look no further. SewSure app lets you see your sewing patterns over your fabric. See it, before you sew it and make confidence decisions, quick and easy. Free download with access to 5 pattern uploads. Upgrade to Plus for: - Unlimited sewing pattern uploads, - Pattern background fill, - Categorise for your sewing patterns by garment type, - Save visions to your vision board and, - Swipe between patterns directly on the camera screen. There are 6 new categories to organise your patterns in; Tops, Bottoms, Dresses, Sets, Outerwear and Accessories. They sit across both the Patterns and Visions Tabs so that you are always prepared to find and decide on your next sewing project and be #sewsure. Sewsure Plus is $4.99 per month AUD / $49.00 per year AUD Pattern shown in the screenshots is the Teddy Dress by MyKeeperNZ. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sewsure.com.au/sewsure-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Simply Sewing Magazine4 screens
SewSure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SewSure at 13.0 against Simply Sewing Magazine's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 SewSure sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simply Sewing Magazine ships an update every 3 months, SewSure every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Simply Sewing Magazine versus SewSure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimply Sewing MagazineSewSure
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (42 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings42 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOur Media LimitedJennifer Tooley

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 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
2 purchases

SewSure

Subscriptions2
  • Standard Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Standard Annual Subscription$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Simply Sewing Magazine free?
Simply Sewing Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SewSure free?
SewSure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simply Sewing Magazine or SewSure have ads?
Neither Simply Sewing Magazine nor SewSure shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simply Sewing Magazine or SewSure?
Simply Sewing Magazine ships an update every 3 months, and SewSure every 2 months. Most recently, Simply Sewing Magazine was updated on September 25, 2026 and SewSure on September 11, 2026.

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