# Markup R-XP — Mark up counted stitch charts > App for marking up stitch charts with automatic grid, symbol, and color detection. (iPhone/iPad app by Kewin Lawson Smith Limited.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markup-r-xp/id1559524491 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Kewin Lawson Smith Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503192202) - Category: Lifestyle, Productivity - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 2,815 App Store ratings · 274 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 148 MB - Languages: Greek, Dutch, Danish, German (Germany), Latvian, Romanian, Lithuanian, Norwegian Bokmål, Bulgarian, Swedish and 14 more - Released: 2021-05-24 - Data updated: 2026-08-30 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markup-r-xp/id1559524491/reviews.md ## What is Markup R? • Powerful markup made simple Spend less time managing your chart and more time stitching, with a clear interactive view that makes every symbol and remaining stitch easy to find. • Free two-week trial Try every feature free for two weeks and experience how Markup R-XP can make your stitching simpler and more enjoyable. • Easy chart importing and setup Start stitching sooner, even when your chart is a PDF, scan, image or photo, with tools that straighten the chart and help detect its grid and symbols - even one that’s angled or curled in a book! • Automatic thread setup Save setup time and avoid colour-matching mistakes by identifying threads from the chart key, creating blended symbols and choosing from a wide range of built-in manufacturer shade cards. • Multi-page and Stitch-Along support Enjoy multi-page charts as one seamless, correctly counted design without troublesome page boundaries and expand Stitch-Along (SAL) projects as new sections are released. • Comprehensive stitch and annotation tools Keep every detail of your work in one place by marking full and fractional stitches, adding backstitch, and recording instructions or reminders with text and freehand annotations. • Organised projects and detailed progress Always know where you are and what remains, with keys, reference pictures, finished samples, notes and detailed progress information kept together and easy to find. • Customisable to suit you Create a clearer, more comfortable stitching experience by personalising the app theme, grids, guides, colours, sizes and other display options. • Help, community and regular improvements Find answers when you need them, connect with a friendly community of stitchers and enjoy ongoing improvements inspired by user feedback. ## Key features - Load any chart from any designer - Automatic grid, symbol, and color detection - Stitch multi-page charts together - Automatic symbol and thread color detection - Built-in shade cards (DMC, Anchor, Madeira) - Track progress and statistics - Customizable markup tools ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Yearly Access | $19.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Markup R-XP Full | $9.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Markup R? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use and intuitive - 🚀 Speeds up stitching process - 💡 Helpful features like highlighting symbols and tracking progress - 🤝 Excellent customer support and responsiveness - 🎨 Customizable to user preferences **Cons** - 🐛 Issues with grid alignment and symbol recognition - 💰 Yearly subscription cost may be high for some users - 🔍 Steep learning curve for some features - 🔌 Battery drain concerns with extended use **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes and freezes when marking up certain patterns - Inconsistent symbol highlighting and placement - Difficulty loading and aligning some scanned patterns **Most requested features** - Ability to track floss stash and needed supplies - Syncing across multiple devices - Improved support for password-protected PDFs - Font size controls for rulers and labels - Rotation/flipping options for patterns ## Recent user reviews (10 of 274) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markup-r-xp/id1559524491/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great app for cross stitchers *2026-08-23* This is one of the very few apps I ever paid for and it deserves every bit. I like working on big cross stitch projects and this app helps me keep everything super clean and tidy. Especially the color highlight function makes life soooo much easier ### 4/5 — Missing Colors *2026-08-17, version 0.8.72* I am enjoying using this program and find it very useful. However, it does not include DMC Mouline colors. ### 5/5 — Love this app! *2026-08-13, version 0.8.72* Such a useful tool for cross stitching. I couldn’t be without it now. ### 5/5 — Simply incredible *2026-08-11, version 0.8.72* I got this app and I don’t have any pdf patterns. But I took a picture of my paper pattern and scaled it in the app. The app identifies the grid and it works just as good as the true pdf one. So happy! ### 5/5 — Just brilliant! *2026-08-10, version 0.8.72* This app has changed my cross stitching world and is an absolute pleasure to use! So many features to get your head around but once you’ve done it, cross stitching - particularly Heaven & Earth designs, is so much easier. Couldn’t be without it now! ### 3/5 — Fails to Refresh Purchase *2026-08-04* Old iPad died. Had to replace with a new iPad. I could open the app and see the green check mark which shows I purchased a subscription but the app would not refresh my purchase so that I could open my job to start marking up my stitches using the new iPad. My Apple Customer Service advised that it is a developer problem. However I was already in touch with this developer and they could not refresh my purchase. The said Apple Customer Support could handle my problem. I asked for a refund and I’ve lost months of work. I ended up canceling / deleting the App from my device. I re-installed Markup RXP to start a new subscription because it’s so user friendly to work with. I love how it works. ### 1/5 — Instant crash...help please! *2026-08-03, version 0.8.72* I’ve heard amazing things about this app my other Cross-Stitchers. So I was very disappointed when I finally was able to download it and it immediately crashed after the title screen. I can’t even get the app to open at all. Please help me, I would love to be able to change my review to five stars! ### 5/5 — Best enabling tool - for Cross Stitch Addiction *2026-07-27, version 0.8.72* I’ve been using this app for several years, ever since the cross stitch bug hit me. It is straightforward to upload patterns, easy to mark them up and provides that sharp dopamine rush as you see the % completed creep upwards. The only fly in this wonderful ointment is what’s missing. I really wish there was some way to take the floss lists from more than one pattern and turn it into a consolidated shopping list. Basically I want the features I’m used to from the inventory management systems of manufacturing companies in the app I use for my hobby. I said it was a wish, but a girl can dream…. I only put this here because the app is very good at interpreting a variety of formats of floss lists and keys from the patterns uploaded. And it is simple to change one colour for another, if you want to. ### 5/5 — A game changer *2026-07-17, version 0.8.72* I used to copy and paste smaller areas of my patterns into PowerPoint making it easier for my old eyes to see the different thread codes after I enlarged them. Some of my patterns got to be 30 pages. My daughter showed me what she uses and insisted I use this. And am I glad she did! Click on the code I’m stitching and it’s highlighted so I just need to concentrate on it. Get the app. ### 2/5 — So expensive *2026-07-03* I was enjoying this app, but suddenly locking everything behind a paywall of $30AUD a year is rediculous ## Frequently asked questions about Markup R ### What does Markup R-XP do? Markup R-XP is designed to help stitchers mark up any stitch chart digitally. It can load charts from PDFs or photos, automatically detect grids, symbols, and colors, and allows for on-screen markup. The app also helps track progress and stitch counts. ### How does the automatic symbol and color detection work? The app recognizes symbols within your chart and can count how many stitches are completed or remaining. If your chart includes a key, it can automatically identify the corresponding thread color for each symbol. If no key is present, you can manually assign up to four thread colors to a symbol. ### Is Markup R-XP free to use? The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. These purchases likely unlock additional features or advanced functionalities beyond the basic markup capabilities. ### What kind of charts can I mark up with this app? You can mark up any stitch chart from any designer using Markup R-XP. The app supports loading charts in PDF format or even from photos you take, and it can automatically stitch together multi-page charts for a seamless markup experience. ### Can I use my own thread colors? Yes, the app includes built-in shade cards for popular thread brands like DMC, Anchor, and Madeira, allowing you to mark up your chart with accurate color selections. You can also manually assign thread colors to symbols if needed. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0.2 — 2026-08-28 Complete update of all features to make it even easier to import charts from almost any source and mark them up. ### 0.8.72 — 2024-04-18 Updated configuration screens layout (app and project), and added help icons Additional information shown for projects on home screen Ability to sort projects with multiple different sort options Users can enter their name and email addresses to join the Markup R-XP community Project progress now shown with 2dp New Function to clear markup from selected symbol cells on a page Increased row & column number sizes in margin Added confirmation message when changing the icon associated with a symbol Ability to reset the sort order used on the Symbol List (click 3 times) Added Italian language Markup R-XP should now work on Macs with M1/M2 chips Bug Fixes Added fix for Daily Stitch Count time & TimeZone bug Save page stats after using Markup Functions from project config Dark mode fixes for missing text ### 0.8.57 — 2023-09-20 Stitching All Pages Together into One Full Chart Switch between Full Chart / Single Page via Linked Views New Autoload Process suitable for any PDF file New Configuration Options, e.g. Set Preview Mode Background Colour Set Single Markup Colour Remember Flat/Order Selection on Colour Screen Highlighted Page Colour Fixed Symbol Count on Symbol Information Form Improved Performance of Pan/Zoom Option in Single Page Mode Quick Start Guide for New Users Updated DMC display colours Fix for stats when going over midnight Fix for charts with two or less rows on a single page Minor bug fixes + lots more.... ### 0.8.54 — 2023-05-23 Stitching All Pages Together into One Full Chart Switch between Full Chart / Single Page via Linked Views New Autoload Process suitable for any PDF file New Configuration Options, e.g. Set Preview Mode Background Colour Set Single Markup Colour Remember Flat/Order Selection on Colour Screen Highlighted Page Colour Fixed Symbol Count on Symbol Information Form Improved Performance of Pan/Zoom Option in Single Page Mode Quick Start Guide for New Users Minor bug fixes + lots more.... ### 0.08.51 — 2023-04-26 Stitching All Pages Together into One Full Chart Switch between Full Chart / Single Page via Linked Views New Autoload Process suitable for any PDF file New Configuration Options, e.g. Set Preview Mode Background Colour Set Single Markup Colour Remember Flat/Order Selection on Colour Screen Highlighted Page Colour Fixed Symbol Count on Symbol Information Form Improved Performance of Pan/Zoom Option in Single Page Mode Quick Start Guide for New Users Minor bug fixes + lots more.... ## Apps similar to Markup R | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Magic Needle: Cross-Stitch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-needle-cross-stitch/id1323730066) | 4.4 (1,120) | Free | Lifestyle | | [XStitch Plus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xstitch-plus/id1281394467) | 4.8 (1,021) | Free | Lifestyle | | [knitCompanion knitting & more](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knitcompanion-knitting-and-more/id1058142783) | 4.8 (6,812) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Silk: Cross Stitch Patterns](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silk-cross-stitch-patterns/id1505362289) | 4.8 (496) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Needlentory](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needlentory/id1474983302) | 3.9 (123) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Cross Stitch: Magic Embroidery](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-stitch-magic-embroidery/id6444124006) | 3.8 (18) | Free | Lifestyle | ## More apps by Kewin Lawson Smith Limited - 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