# StitchDuck: Cross Stitch — Cross Stitch Pattern Maker

> Cross stitch pattern maker, designer, and progress tracker. (iPhone/iPad app by Guangzhou Maling Information Technology Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitchduck-cross-stitch/id6797516970 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Guangzhou Maling Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797516972)
- Category: Lifestyle, Graphics & Design
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 65 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 23 more
- Released: 2026-08-24
- Data updated: 2026-11-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitchduck-cross-stitch/id6797516970/reviews.md

## What is StitchDuck?

Free photo to pattern · Free pattern design · Free progress tracking · Realistic view · Symmetry drawing · Smooth 1000×1000 editing · One-tap confetti cleanup · Pro PDFs for commercial use

FREE ONE-TAP PHOTO TO PATTERN
Turn a photo into a cross stitch pattern in seconds, with every color matched to DMC or Anchor thread. Remove the background in one tap; cartoons and line art convert cleanly too, and pixel art is read cell by cell.

FREE PATTERN DESIGN
Start from a blank grid: Pencil, Fill, Shape, Text and Selection tools, plus a trace image. Fractional stitches, backstitch, French knots and beads are all there. Blend up to 4 threads into one color, custom colors included. Unlock to apply Magic Wand edits, add layers and resize the canvas.

SYMMETRY DRAWING
Turn on Symmetry and every Pencil or Eraser stroke is repeated in mirrored or rotated positions, with 7 modes to choose from. Drag the handle on the ruler to move the axis.

REALISTIC CROSS STITCH PREVIEW
The Realistic view shows photo-real stitches on Aida fabric that get fuller with more strands, plus lifelike backstitch, French knots and beads. Blended threads show each strand's color. Switch to it in the editor or in Progress; the PDF cover uses it too.

SMOOTH 1000×1000 EDITING
Up to 1000×1000 stitches and 256 colors; panning, zooming and stitching never lag.

FREE PROGRESS TRACKING
Add a pattern to Progress and tap stitches as you finish them, free. See progress per color and stitch type, and park threads with parking marks. Works with imported OXS, .xsd and .pat charts too. With an unlock, you can also find a color fast and export a progress file to pick up on another device.

FREE OFFICIAL PATTERNS
The Patterns tab has ready-made cross stitch patterns, free to use: copy one to edit, or start tracking it right away.

ONE-TAP CONFETTI CLEANUP
Declutter's confetti map marks stray stitches. Paint over an area and swap them for the surrounding color in one tap.

PRO PDF EXPORT, COMMERCIAL USE INCLUDED
Symbol charts in color, black and white or both, plus thread list and thread usage in one PDF, with adjustable paper size, center lines and symbol size. You own your patterns: sell the finished pieces or the patterns themselves (make sure you have the rights to any image you convert). OXS and PNG export too.

Also opens OXS, Pattern Maker (.xsd) and PCStitch (.pat) files, including from the Files app. Fully offline, no account, no data collected; in 33 languages; works on iPhone, iPad and Mac.

FREE VS. UNLOCKED
Converting, designing, editing, progress tracking and official patterns are free, with up to 3 saved projects and 3 tracked patterns. Exporting, saving or tracking more, Symmetry, applying Declutter or Magic Wand edits, new layers, resizing the canvas, adding fabric colors and finding colors in Progress need an unlock: a one-time purchase that's yours forever.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://stitchduckapp.com/privacy/

## Key features

- Photo to pattern conversion
- Free pattern design tools
- Realistic stitch preview
- Symmetry drawing modes
- Progress tracking
- Pro PDF export
- Offline functionality

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly subscription | $9.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Unlock | $19.99 | one-time |


## Is StitchDuck safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess StitchDuck.

## Is StitchDuck legit?

StitchDuck: Cross Stitch has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for StitchDuck is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitchduck-cross-stitch/id6797516970/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 方便快捷

*2026-10-04*

实现十字绣图纸自由，赞

**Developer response:** 感谢支持

## Frequently asked questions about StitchDuck

### How do I turn a photo into a cross stitch pattern with StitchDuck?

StitchDuck offers a free one-tap photo to pattern conversion. Simply import your photo, and the app will match colors to DMC or Anchor threads, allowing you to remove backgrounds and convert cartoons or line art cleanly.

### What design tools are available in StitchDuck?

StitchDuck provides a comprehensive set of free pattern design tools, including Pencil, Fill, Shape, Text, Selection, and Magic Wand tools. It also supports layers, trace images, fractional stitches, backstitch, French knots, and beads, with the ability to blend up to 4 threads.

### Can I track my cross stitch progress with StitchDuck?

Yes, StitchDuck offers free progress tracking. You can add patterns, tap stitches as you finish them, see progress per color and stitch type, and park threads. It also supports imported charts and offers an unlock for exporting progress files to other devices.

### Does StitchDuck work offline?

Yes, StitchDuck is fully offline and does not require an account or collect any data. It works seamlessly on iPhone, iPad, and Mac without needing an internet connection.

### What are the benefits of unlocking features in StitchDuck?

Unlocking features requires a yearly subscription or a one-time purchase. This grants access to advanced functionalities like exporting, saving or tracking more than 3 projects, applying Declutter, and using Symmetry. Your projects are never deleted, even if a subscription ends.

### What file formats can StitchDuck import and export?

StitchDuck can open OXS, Pattern Maker (.xsd), and PCStitch (.pat) files. It also offers Pro PDF export for symbol charts, thread lists, and thread usage, along with OXS and PNG export.

### How does the subscription for StitchDuck work?

The subscription is yearly and costs $9.99, with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account, and the subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel under Subscriptions in Settings.

### Is StitchDuck suitable for commercial use?

Yes, StitchDuck includes Pro PDF export with commercial use included. You own your patterns and can sell finished pieces or the patterns themselves, provided you have the rights to any image you convert.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.0 — 2026-11-08

1.8 What's New
• 19 new interface languages, 33 in all
• Pixel art converts cell by cell
• New DMC Classic palette (447 colors)
• Discontinued DMC colors are marked
• Find a color in Progress
• New PDF chart mode: Color + B&W + symbols
• Realistic view: more natural dark threads and fabric
• Choose the default view in Settings
• Reorder the editor toolbar
• iPad: tool options in the left panel
• Performance improvements

### 1.7.0 — 2026-10-29

1.7 What's New
• New Symmetry drawing: 7 modes
• Highlight a single color from the palette
• Sort the palette by stitch count
• List view for the palette
• Custom colors can be blended
• Preset palettes keep blends
• Custom colors show their names
• Per-strand colors for French knots in blends
• Open patterns right from the Files app
• Progress opens in Realistic view
• iPad: tool options in a bar below the canvas
• Performance improvements

### 1.6.0 — 2026-10-19

1.6 What's New
• New Patterns tab: free official cross stitch patterns
• New Realistic view: lifelike cross stitch preview
• Per-strand colors for blends in Cross and Realistic views
• New Flat + Symbols view
• Realistic image on the PDF cover
• PDF shows cm and inches by default
• Hide the grid in Progress
• Preset palettes keep all colors after conversion
• Crop remembers your last ratio
• Easier-to-grab selection handles
• Grid lines off by default
• Performance improvements

### 1.5.0 — 2026-10-10

1.5 What's New
• New Progress tab: free stitch-by-stitch progress tracking
• Progress per color and stitch type
• Parking marks
• Export and import progress files
• Magic Wand tool
• Eraser for shapes
• Symbols on the Flat view
• Crop ratio presets
• Drag slider in the PDF preview
• Keyboard shortcuts on iPad, customizable
• Now in 14 languages
• Performance improvements

### 1.4.0 — 2026-09-30

1.4 新功能
• 一键去背景
• 新增图片类型：照片 / 卡通
• 最多 256 色
• iPad 新增 Apple Pencil 模式
• 移动、复制、镜像合并为选区工具
• 裁剪可旋转、翻转
• 选区、描摹图可翻转
• 快捷尺寸 80 / 150 / 300 针
• 画布尺寸可直接输入
• 解锁前可预览完整 PDF
• PDF 新增纸张尺寸、中心线等设置
• 界面语言增至 13 种
• 性能优化

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