Best apps like Purl: Pattern Tracker

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated September 2026

Purl is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

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StitchWIP
StitchWIP
StitchWIP
Cross-Stitch Project Tracker
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
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Cross Stitch Craft: Crossie
Cross Stitch Craft: Crossie
Cross Stitch Craft: Crossie
Make Patterns & Track Stitches
Free

Create custom cross-stitch patterns from photos or design your own from scratch. Track your stitching progress, manage your pattern library, and export professional PDF charts. Perfect for both beginners and experienced crafters.

Photo to pattern conversionCustom pattern designAutomatic DMC thread matching
🌟 Lifestyle
(3)
free with in-app purchases
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Needlepoint Studio
Needlepoint Studio
Needlepoint Studio
Canvas, Stitch & Stash Tracker
Free

Organize your needlepoint projects, track your progress with photos, and manage your thread stash. Features a stitch library and a timer for your stitching sessions. Your data is private and stored locally.

Project tracking with progress photosStitching session timerThread stash cataloging
🌟 Lifestyle
(2)
free with in-app purchases
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StitchStash: Cross Stitch
StitchStash: Cross Stitch
StitchStash: Cross Stitch
DMC & floss thread organizer
Free

Organize your embroidery floss, plan projects, and avoid buying duplicates. Browse all DMC colors, track your existing threads, and build shopping lists. Match colors from photos to find the closest DMC threads.

Organize DMC embroidery flossTrack thread collectionCreate shopping lists
🌟 Lifestyle
(20)
free
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Cross Stitch Journal
Cross Stitch Journal
Cross Stitch Journal
Cross Stitch Project Tracking
Free

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
🌟 Lifestyle
(25)
freemium
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MyCozyApp: Cross Stitch
MyCozyApp: Cross Stitch
MyCozyApp: Cross Stitch
Cross Stitch Tracker
Free

This app helps cross-stitch enthusiasts by supporting various pattern formats, offering free patterns, and providing tools to estimate materials and track progress. It allows for seamless navigation, customizable layer visibility, and detailed pattern information.

Supports OXS, CSTX, XSD pattern filesAccess to free cross-stitch patternsMaterial estimation calculator
🌟 Lifestyle
(3)
freemium
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Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch
Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch
Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch
Xstitch designer and generator
Free

Create cross stitch patterns from scratch or by converting your photos. Easily track your progress and highlight specific colors. Save or print your designs for your next embroidery project.

Generate patterns from photosDraw custom patternsHighlight specific colors
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freemium