Best Purl alternatives: apps like Purl: Pattern Tracker

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated November 2026

Purl: Pattern Tracker

KADIR KARAKAS

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.

Top Alternatives to Purl

#1

Stitchwork: Cross Stitch Chart by CHRISTOPHER JAMES HINCKLEY

PDF Pattern Tracker · Buy Once

Editor's Choice

4.6(9 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app helps cross-stitchers track their progress on PDF patterns. Import your chart, mark stitches as you go, and sync progress across devices. It supports various stitch types and offers tools to help you find your place and track completion.

#2

Hello CrossStitch by Michael Pettersson Solutions AB

Cross stitch pattern tracker

Strong Contender

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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#3

StitchTracker: Cross Stitch by KRZYSZTOF OBARZANEK

OXS Chart Tracker & Counter

Worth Considering

1.0(1 ratings)

Free

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This app helps cross-stitchers track their progress by importing digital patterns and marking each stitch. It offers features like color progress rings, timelapse video creation, and milestone celebrations. The app works offline and stores patterns locally.

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Stitch Reader: Cross Stitch

Stitch Reader: Cross Stitch

Stitch Reader: Cross Stitch

Cross-stitch chart tracker

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Cross Stitch Craft: Crossie

Cross Stitch Craft: Crossie

Cross Stitch Craft: Crossie

Pattern Maker, Keeper, Tracker

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

free with in-app purchases

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Cross Stitch Journal

Cross Stitch Journal

Cross Stitch Journal

Cross Stitch Project Tracking

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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StitchStash: Cross Stitch

StitchStash: Cross Stitch

StitchStash: Cross Stitch

DMC & floss thread organizer

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

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Needlepoint Studio

Needlepoint Studio

Needlepoint Studio

Canvas, Stitch & Stash Tracker

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

free with in-app purchases

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MyCozyApp: Cross Stitch

MyCozyApp: Cross Stitch

MyCozyApp: Cross Stitch

Cross Stitch Tracker

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

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