Best apps like Needleply

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
9 free apps
Updated July 2026

Whether you want more options like Needleply or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Needleply

Threadalog: Embroidery, Sewing#1

Threadalog: Embroidery, Sewing by Deborah Glidden

& Cross Stitch - Track Stash
Editor's Choice
🌟 Lifestyle
4.8(173 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.

Cross Stitch Journal#2

Cross Stitch Journal by Blitstitch Labs LLC

Cross Stitch Project Tracking
Strong Contender
🌟 Lifestyle
4.8(25 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

XStitch Plus#3

XStitch Plus by PerformTec Ltd.

Built for cross stitchers
Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
4.8😊(904 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • πŸ’» Excellent organizational tool
  • πŸ“Š Helpful inventory tracking
  • πŸ›’ Useful shopping list feature
  • πŸ“Έ Ability to add photos of projects

Room to Improve

  • πŸ”’ No option to add custom designers
  • πŸ” Difficult to search/add threads
  • πŸ—‚οΈ Lack of project management features

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This app offers a modern approach to cross-stitching with features for pattern management, material organization, and supply calculation. Connect with a global community, participate in competitions, and explore endless design possibilities. A free trial is available.

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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.

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