Best apps like Makosh

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
9 free apps
Updated October 2026

Looking for something like Makosh? We've analyzed 10+ similar apps to help you find the best alternative. Each app is compared by ratings, features, and real user reviews, so you can make the right choice.

Top Alternatives to Makosh

Cross Stitch Saga#1

Cross Stitch Saga by Irina Kopylova

Cross-stitch speed-up
Editor's Choice
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4.3(56 ratings)
$15.00
#38in Lifestyle
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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.

Needlentory#2

Needlentory by Diana BiaΕ‚ogrzywa

Embroidery Materials Inventory
Strong Contender
🌟 Lifestyle
3.9😐(123 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Organize your embroidery supplies, including threads, beads, and fabrics. Track your inventory, manage projects, and create shopping lists. Back up your data to cloud services.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Useful for floss inventory
  • πŸ‘ Helps plan purchases
  • πŸ‘ Tracks needed colors
  • πŸ‘ Integrates with sister app (Needleply)
  • πŸ‘ Developer listens to feedback
  • πŸ‘ Good for organizing projects
  • πŸ‘ Visualizes colors
  • πŸ‘ Seamless integration with iMuline

Room to Improve

  • πŸ‘Ž Too hard to figure out
  • πŸ‘Ž Crappy/non-intuitive interface
  • πŸ‘Ž Ads are obnoxious/spammy
  • πŸ‘Ž Paid ad-free, still get ads
  • πŸ‘Ž Expensive ad removal
  • πŸ‘Ž Difficult to batch actions
  • πŸ‘Ž Update removed useful features
  • πŸ‘Ž Time-consuming to input inventory
  • πŸ‘Ž No pre-made database (DMC)
  • πŸ‘Ž App switch lost data
  • πŸ‘Ž Virtually unusable after update
  • πŸ‘Ž Can't change/update recorded info
  • πŸ‘Ž Ads take too long to close
  • πŸ‘Ž No way to restore deleted floss numbers
  • πŸ‘Ž UI flows not intuitive
  • πŸ‘Ž Difficulty getting full DMC listing
  • πŸ‘Ž Manual input required for colors
  • πŸ‘Ž No manual/instructions
  • πŸ‘Ž Videos are unhelpful
  • πŸ‘Ž Entry is click-heavy
  • πŸ‘Ž App crashes/doesn't open
  • πŸ‘Ž Lost data after reinstall
  • πŸ‘Ž Clumsy to set up
  • πŸ‘Ž Ads after every action
  • πŸ‘Ž Doesn't subtract from stash automatically
  • πŸ‘Ž Projects can't be archived
  • πŸ‘Ž Bugs/crashing
  • πŸ‘Ž Ads are frustrating
  • πŸ‘Ž Needs more floss brands preloaded
  • πŸ‘Ž App made no sense
  • πŸ‘Ž Instructions don't match menu

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