Stitchly: Cross stitch

Stitchly: Cross stitch

Cross-stitch pattern maker

2K ratings
280 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 15, 2019
  • May 26, 2026

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Easily create custom cross-stitch patterns from photos or by drawing your own designs. Supports various stitch types and thread colors, with options to export as printable PDFs and track your progress. Perfect for both beginners and experienced crafters.

Create patterns from photos
Draw custom designs
Supports DMC and Anchor threads
Includes advanced stitches
Export as printable PDF
Track stitching progress
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What's New in Stitchly

3.14.2

May 26, 2026

- Updated for iOS 26 - For printing needlepoint canvases, you can now export the pattern image as 1:1 scale. To do this, go to Export > Image > Export button > PNG > Finished Size. - Bug fixes and general improvements If you're enjoying Stitchly, please consider writing a review. Thank you to our wonderful customers for their continued support :) Harry & Charlotte

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Last updated on July 20, 2026.

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User reviews

Don’t buy this for painting patterns unless you’re willing to gamble on quality.

Look, I understand they need to make money, but this is ridiculous. The only thing you can actually do in this app on the free version is convert photos to cross stitch…which can be done for free without the annoying pop up every five seconds online. To be fair it does this fine, which is why I gave it two stars, but I will not pay the app developers to be able to paint with their app. The painting feature’s paintbrush is locked behind a paywall, meaning you cannot determine if the painting even works correctly without being forced to pay 40$ for the privilege of testing. Aka, you cannot use the app for the feature most of us are probably downloading the app for unless you’re willing to gamble on it being a good app.

Also, the pop up. Christ. 100,000 lines of code and you can’t code a painting app to not kick you out half the time when you accidentally trigger the popup?
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Best Cross Stitch App

I love this app. My favorite feature by far is when you can select the colors you don’t want. But before you do, you can see where that particular color is on the chart which helps determine if you can get away with not having that color or not. I already have a program on the computer which I have had for years and done loads of charts/cross stitch on there. I have to say this app surpasses that easily! The fact that you can upgrade to the paid version for one price and not have a subscription is the best!
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Fantastic

I don’t often review apps but this one is fantastic. I’ve used it to convert photos as well as draw simple patterns. It’s intuitive to use and very well thought out.

Really good app, not perfect

I’m really enjoying this app, but there are a few improvements I would make if possible. One simple one would be to “highlight” everything of a single color when I choose that color, especially when importing a photo. It would make it far easier to determine if a color should be eliminated. Occasionally there are only a few stitches in that color but they are really important to the stitch out (highlights in eyes comes to mind).
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I have an apple device just for this app

As the title says! I’ve made the switch to android, but you best believe I’ve bought a cheap iPad mini just to have this app.

I’ve tested all the cross stitch apps on google and Samsung, and can confirm this app is the only one I will EVER use.

100/10

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Crashes when importing certain patterns

Bug

Issues with grid and stitch alignment

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when using undo/redo

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add support for more thread brands and colors

Feature

Implement layering and grouping functionality

Feature

Allow resizing and repositioning of the entire pattern

Feature

Improve PDF export options and customization

Feature

Add progress tracking and marking completed stitches

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FAQ

What can I do with Stitchly?

Stitchly allows you to create your own cross-stitch patterns by converting photos or drawing designs from scratch. You can use various stitch types, select from a wide range of thread colors, and export your finished patterns as printable PDFs.

Is Stitchly free to use?

No, Stitchly is a paid app. It offers a one-time purchase model, meaning you pay once to unlock the full version and can enjoy all features forever without any subscriptions.

What devices is Stitchly compatible with?

The app is available for iPhone and iPad. Your single purchase also unlocks the full version on Mac devices with M1 chip or later, and you can share the purchase with your family.

Can I sell the patterns I create with Stitchly?

Yes, you can sell the patterns you design using Stitchly. The app even allows you to add your store details directly to the PDF exports, making it convenient for selling your creations.

What kind of stitches does Stitchly support?

Stitchly supports a variety of stitches beyond the basic cross-stitch, including 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 stitches, backstitches, and French knots. This allows for more intricate and detailed pattern creation.