Best apps like Cross Stitch: Magic Embroidery

12+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
8 free apps
Updated August 2026

Cross Stitch is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 12+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Cross Stitch

Cross Stitch Favourites#1

Cross Stitch Favourites by Our Media Limited

Cards, Charts & Patterns
Editor's Choice
🌟 Lifestyle
4.4(37 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Discover over 180 cross-stitch designs and project ideas for all skill levels. Get inspiration from themed projects, favorite characters, and expert tips. Perfect for quick gifts or detailed heirloom pieces.

ThreadBook#2

ThreadBook by Software Miracles

Complete Thread Reference
Strong Contender
🌟 Lifestyle
4.2(52 ratings)
$14.99
#80in Lifestyle
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Manage your sewing, needlework, and embroidery threads with a comprehensive digital library. Track your existing threads, create shopping lists, and find perfect color matches using advanced search or your device's camera. Instantly convert thread colors between brands and types.

Threadalog: Embroidery, Sewing#3

Threadalog: Embroidery, Sewing by Deborah Glidden

& Cross Stitch - Track Stash
Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
4.8😊(178 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Organize your needlework supplies and projects. Track threads, fabrics, beads, and patterns for cross stitch, embroidery, sewing, and more. Plan your projects, create shopping lists, and avoid buying duplicates.

What We Love

  • 👍 Excellent for tracking threads and projects
  • 👍 Organizes stash effectively
  • 👍 User-friendly and intuitive
  • 👍 Great for shopping lists

Room to Improve

  • 👎 Manual addition to inventory after purchase
  • 👎 Difficult to navigate for some users
  • 👎 Limited information for some

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Magic Needle: Cross-Stitch
Magic Needle: Cross-Stitch
Magic Needle: Cross-Stitch
Embroidery Pattern Maker
Free

Transform your photos into unique cross-stitch patterns with this mobile converter. It offers tools for pattern creation, embroidery tracking, and project management, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced crafters. Create personalized gifts or enjoy your hobby with ease.

Create cross-stitch patterns from photosAdjust scheme size and color countSelect fabric and floss brands
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Silk: Cross Stitch Patterns
Silk: Cross Stitch Patterns
Silk: Cross Stitch Patterns
Embroidery Designs & Charts
Free

Discover a vast collection of cross stitch patterns and designs to fuel your creativity. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this app offers inspiration, resources, and tools to enhance your embroidery art. Explore new charts, view color palettes, and access material lists to bring your stitching projects to life.

Huge collection of cross stitch chartsMultiple chart formatsView color palette while stitching
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Markup R-XP
Markup R-XP
Markup R-XP
Mark up counted stitch charts
Free

This app allows users to mark up any stitch chart from any designer. It can automatically detect grids, symbols, and colors from PDFs or photos, and even stitch together multi-page charts. Users can track progress, identify stitch counts, and utilize built-in shade cards for thread colors.

Load any chart from any designerAutomatic grid, symbol, and color detectionStitch multi-page charts together
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Cross Stitch Saga
Cross Stitch Saga
Cross Stitch Saga
Cross-stitch speed-up
$15.00

This app is a mobile assistant for modern embroiderers, designed to make reading and marking cross-stitch patterns easier. It supports various pattern file types and stitch types, offering tools to speed up the embroidery process and track progress.

Interactive cross-stitch pattern displaySupports multiple pattern file formatsMarking and tracking stitched areas
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XStitch Plus
XStitch Plus
XStitch Plus
Built for cross stitchers
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Manage your cross stitch projects and supplies with this comprehensive app. Track projects from start to finish, inventory threads and materials, and calculate fabric needs. Sync data across devices and share progress easily.

Project Journal trackingStash inventory (threads, charts, linens)Fabric calculator
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Cross Stitch Journal
Cross Stitch Journal
Cross Stitch Journal
Cross Stitch Project Tracking
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This app helps you manage your cross stitch projects from initial idea to finished piece. Track progress, record stitching details, and visualize your accomplishments with various charts and summaries. It also includes a fabric calculator and data import functionality.

Track projects from start to finishRecord date, time, and stitchesBuilt-in stitching timer
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The World of Cross Stitching
The World of Cross Stitching
The World of Cross Stitching
Fun Cross-Stitch Patterns
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Discover a vast collection of cross-stitch patterns from craft experts and a vibrant community. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced stitcher, find inspiration and essential advice for creating beautiful designs.

70+ superb cross-stitch designs per issueDesigns from favorite stitch artistsEssential cross-stitch advice
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