# Cross Stitch Chart — Design and keep track

> App for designing and tracking cross-stitch embroidery patterns. (iPhone/iPad app by Piet Hein van Cleef.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-stitch-chart/id1610306306 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Piet Hein van Cleef](https://appshunter.io/developer/466256711)
- Category: Utilities, Graphics & Design
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 60 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 46 MB
- Languages: Dutch, American English
- Released: 2022-03-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-stitch-chart/id1610306306/reviews.md

## What is Cross Stitch Chart?

With Cross Stitch Chart you design your own embroidery charts, or follow your progress of existing designs.

- Draw you own designs
- Use the Working Mode to highlight or mark finished stitches
- Convert any image to a color chart
- Cutout a chart from a PDF and mark stitches
- Draw notes on top of a PDF pattern
- Add your own colors
- Change used symbols
- Tap and hold on a PDF stitch symbol and select 'Highlight Symbol' to find matching stitches.
- Store frequently used designs
- Manually mark stitches without first converting a cutout
- Sync your files with with iCloud
- Export a PDF for your design

This version is free to try out and limited in the number of files you can create. Upgrade to the Cross Stitch Chart Pro to unlock all features and create as many files as you like!
No subscriptions, you only pay once.

## Key features

- Design custom embroidery charts
- Track progress with working mode
- Convert images to color charts
- Mark stitches on PDF patterns
- Add notes to PDF patterns
- Sync files with iCloud
- Export designs as PDF

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cross Stitch Chart Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-stitch-chart/id1610306306/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Constantly crashes

*2026-01-12*

Barely usable with how often it crashes

### 1/5 — Crashing after marking

*2025-10-05*

Just a couple days ago the app started to crash after I would mark off the block I finished.  It was working great before that.  I have a major project started and it is only half way completed. Being unable to mark completed squares is a problem.  I am using an iPad Gen 10 with iOS 18.6.2.
Help!

### 1/5 — Should have never paid $10

*2024-10-05*

This app is not good! No instructions, laggy, crashes just a horrible waste of money.

### 1/5 — Bought for family but they can’t use pro. despite family purchase made

*2024-04-15, version 1.6.0*

Fix this please

### 1/5 — Money grab

*2024-03-21*

No trial, even though you’re supposed to have it.
You can’t do anything without a message popping up telling you to make a payment.

### 1/5 — So sad

*2023-11-14*

Really liked the free version, then once I paid is when the issues started. Weird save issues, can’t access patterns I created, and won’t export correctly when you set it up with a colored background, still exports as white. Reached out for developer help with no response, and App Store won’t give me a refund. 

Not worth the frustration, time, and money.

### 4/5 — super! but need some fixes

*2023-06-01*

this app is super! it’s the best app for cross stitch, I even purchased the pro version. It does have some little problems… when you close the app (without closing it in the tabs) and you open it again, the app crashes and you have to open everything again.
The other problem that I found is to not be able to use my Apple Pencil… when I freestyle my charts, I use my pencil, but every time my hand touch the iPad, it will create some dots, even when I try to move that chart it will interfere with the page. 

Even with those little problems this is the best app on the market (and I tried a lot of it).
It allows you to freestyle your charts, create a chart automatically from an image, personalise a chart by drawing your dots where you want with an image under the framework. I 100% recommend this app.

### 3/5 — Great app

*2023-04-24*

Good app. Not worth paying for. No half stitch feature which makes it exceptionally frustrating.

### 1/5 — Do NOT buy!

*2023-03-17, version 1.6.0*

Doesn’t work properly. You wait ages for the response from the app as it doesn’t process the information properly and quickly enough. Not possible to try it for couple of days. You need to pay straight away and it isn’t worth it. Don’t buy.

### 1/5 — Not great

*2022-08-31, version 1.5.0*

Really clear and easy to use but unfortunately constantly freezes and crashes which makes it extremely frustrating to use, don’t get this app

## Frequently asked questions about Cross Stitch Chart

### What is the main purpose of Cross Stitch Chart?

Cross Stitch Chart allows you to design your own cross-stitch patterns from scratch or convert existing images into color charts. It also helps you track your progress on current projects by marking finished stitches.

### Can I use Cross Stitch Chart to mark stitches on PDF patterns I already have?

Yes, you can import PDF patterns into Cross Stitch Chart. The app allows you to mark individual stitches, highlight symbols, and even draw notes directly on top of the PDF pattern.

### How does the free version of Cross Stitch Chart differ from the Pro version?

The free version of Cross Stitch Chart is limited in the number of files you can create. Upgrading to Cross Stitch Chart Pro unlocks all features and allows you to create an unlimited number of files without any restrictions.

### Does Cross Stitch Chart offer a subscription model?

No, Cross Stitch Chart does not use a subscription model. You pay once to unlock all features of the Pro version, offering a one-time purchase for full access.

### What devices is Cross Stitch Chart compatible with?

Cross Stitch Chart is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to work across these Apple devices.

### How often is Cross Stitch Chart updated?

The latest version of Cross Stitch Chart is 1.6.0, which was last updated on September 16, 2022. Updates typically include bug fixes and feature enhancements.

### What is the user rating for Cross Stitch Chart?

Cross Stitch Chart has a rating of 3.7 stars based on 50 ratings. This indicates a generally positive but mixed user reception.

### Can I add my own custom colors and symbols in Cross Stitch Chart?

Yes, Cross Stitch Chart allows you to add your own custom colors and change the symbols used in your designs. This provides flexibility for personalizing your patterns.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.0 — 2022-09-16

Export a PDF for your chart, use the options at the top left to access the PDF settings for changing the layout.

### 1.5.0 — 2022-06-30

- Add your own colors
- Change used symbols in your chart
- Export image including legend
And some small improvements + bug fixes!

### 1.2.0 — 2022-05-03

PDF: Tap and hold on a stitch symbol in a chart and select 'Highlight Symbol' to find matching stitches.
Working Mode: Highlight the stitches you're currently working, Tap and hold on the tools for extra options like selecting all or adjacent only.

### 1.1.0 — 2022-03-12

Maintain stitch dimensions after cutout. Fix for cutout convert in free version.

### 1.0.0 — 2022-03-11

No release notes.

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All apps by Piet Hein van Cleef: https://appshunter.io/developer/466256711

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