# The World of Cross Stitching — user reviews > 124 indexed App Store user reviews of The World of Cross Stitching by Our Media Limited, rated 4.60/5 from 129 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-world-of-cross-stitching/id485739328/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-world-of-cross-stitching/id485739328.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 107 · 4★ 10 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 9 ## What do users think of The World of Cross Stitching? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🌟 Great magazine with creative patterns - 📱 Convenient digital format - 🔍 Ability to zoom in on patterns - 🖨️ Printing patterns for offline use **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues - 🔒 Difficulty accessing purchased content - 💸 Expensive subscription fees - 🕰️ Slow loading times - 🤔 Confusing user interface - 📤 Lack of printing/exporting options **Commonly reported bugs** - Unable to access purchased issues - App crashes on launch or when loading content - Inconsistent behavior after updates **Most requested features** - Add bookmark/favorites feature - Improve search and browsing functionality - Provide better customer support channels - Offer more affordable subscription options ## Newest reviews (10 of 124) ### 2/5 — Login?! *2021-09-19* What reason to make register system just to see back issues? ### 3/5 — App update *2021-08-13* Update: I’ll give it one more star because there is now a printer icon. However, there is no ability to use the full AirPrint function and print to a PDF so worthless to me. I could do that before the update even though it was 1 page at a time. I’m back to screen shots to GoodNotes so I can zoom in and mark off. I was excited about the update because of the printing. I could print but just 1 page at a time so figured I would be able to print the entire pattern. App updated and now there is NO printing function. There is also no Read Mode that was described in the email and the App Guide - just a table of contents. Magazine is still great. Severely disappointed in app. **Developer response:** Thanks for letting us know about your experience - we have now fixed this issue & printing is visible to all users inside the new app version (7.0.1). You can also access Read Mode by double tapping on the page when inside an issue. Please update and let us know what you think! ### 3/5 — Great app, beware of updating *2021-08-06* My only gripe is my experience with updating the app. I love the magazine and have the full catalogue of issues, and had recently downloaded them all to ensure I could read them whenever I like. I had quite a few bookmarks too for the patterns I’d like to do in the future. Upon updating, the app has deleted all of my downloads and all of my bookmarks so I have lost everything. Very frustrating! All that being said, for those considering getting the app and digital issues, the magazine is great and the app is very readable, with nice features such as being able to tap in key areas to flip to pages of interest. With the new update there is also now a search feature which is very helpful. I recommend the app, old users should just be wary of updating if they don’t want to lose bookmarks and downloads. ### 3/5 — Needs the return of the bookmark feature *2021-08-06* I’ve only given his 3 stars, though the magazine is brilliant. When I first started using the app it had a bookmark feature which allowed you to create your own names for pages you wanted to bookmark and then put them into categories you could also name yourself. This was an absolutely brilliant feature if you’re an avid stitcher and need to find patterns for certain events quickly. Without being able to name your bookmarks or categories them the feature is next to useless. I complained about it’s removal at the time and was told it would be coming back but that unfortunately hasn’t happened. Please please bring it back this would make the app a five plus star rating easily. ### 2/5 — Love this *2021-05-30* Really loved this format. Only issue is since the upgrade this will no longer open on my iPad and the other device I have doesn't access the free content I gained with my first subscription. Not good at all ### 4/5 — World of cross stitcher *2021-02-07* Love the fact that you can get old issues. The only problem is you don’t get the bonuses. I wish you told us that up front because that was the reason I bought that issue and then I didn’t get the bonus 😔now I have to try and find it somewhere else. ### 4/5 — love it *2019-09-25* Love the app and being able to browse all the past issues for a rally great price. However! I’m finding I can’t read the issues that have downloaded only the ones yet to be downloaded. If someone is able to look into this it would make my day 😁 ### 3/5 — Good content, poor app design *2019-05-01* Good magazine, great content. Appalling app. Difficult to use, difficult to get account details/subscription/login. Could be an amazing resource but needs lots of improvement ### 5/5 — Great cross stitch magazine *2018-12-22* Really good app, really works well. ### 5/5 — The World of Cross Stitching *2018-12-15* I love this cross stitch magazine, it’s one of my favourites I love having my issues on my phone or tablet. I don’t have to clutter up my house with magazines, I love reading the stories Olin the magazine ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Zero customer service *2024-10-10, version 8.3* Annual subscriber having just paid $50.99 subscription fee yet an locked out of new issues posting since my renewal. Multiple requests to correct issue have gone unresolved. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS ENTITY. Unless you’ve got money to throw away into the ether. What a disappointment. ### 1/5 — So annoying *2023-04-24* I have this apps for a long time now, living in Canada was so hard to get the magazine or getting it like 2-3 month after everyone so i went digital. I also had the crazy and gold, which stopped to be supported and now are under the same apps, which keep bugging. It is so frustrating to open the app, see the first page of magazine and trying to scroll down to see older magazine and apps keep load and doing nothing. Really don’t say it is new and under development when this has been here for more then 3 years….. trying to save tree and space some time isnt fun at all, and not usefull specially when you buy all the stuff and now you can’t even open the magazine… **Developer response:** Thank you for getting in touch. Apologies you're having trouble using your App, if you would please get in touch via this form https://www.immediateapps.co.uk/digital-contact-form/ we can help you with this issue. Many thanks ### 1/5 — Unhelpful Developer *2023-03-13* In app purchases don't unlock content, spent over 100$ and nothing unlocked. Followed in app directions and tried restoring purchases and contacting support. Immediate media support not helpful. **Developer response:** Thank you for getting in touch. Apologies you're having trouble using your App, if you would get in touch via this form https://www.immediateapps.co.uk/digital-contact-form/ we can help you with this issue. Many thanks ### 1/5 — Poor service lost all purchases made in App *2021-09-07* Don’t buy or use.. lost all previously purchased magazines. Customer service unresponsive. If you make an in App purchase, you are wasting your money ### 1/5 — Never a response *2021-08-12* Never get a decent response - I cannot access the back issues of this magazine that I have paid for. I email and the response doesn’t help. The people don’t want to help and I cannot get my subscriber number. Fed up ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2021-08-07* I thought I’d download a digital magazine instead of buying a paper one, where a lot of the content may go unused. I wish I’d never bothered and I feel I’ve wasted my money. I can’t open the magazine on a Kindle Fire. And since the recent upgrade there’s now no option to print from the magazine (i.e can’t print patterns) and the links have gone so you have to scroll through each page until you get to the one you want. I’m really disappointed. This could be so much better. ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2020-11-11* I love this magazine in print but can’t reliably get it in stores here in Canada so I decided to try a digital subscription for the first time. I was charged $59.99 CAD and I only have access to one issue. I have sent numerous emails and have only gotten the generic email, telling me to check the FAQ for assistance. I have tried everything to figure out why I can’t access the new issue and nothing is working. I was willing to pay $59.99 CAD for 13 digital issues but I certainly am not willing to pay that for one digital issue. They don’t even have a toll free number to call them. If I call, it will cost me a lot of money and I’m already out so much. I want my money back or I want access to the other issues! Beware, if you buy this app and encounter problems, there is no support! ### 1/5 — Too many ads *2019-03-13* I paid for a subscription but it keeps asking me to buy a subscription and magazines and back issues I have already bought. Whilst I love the patterns I wished I never bought it. I am so sick of the constant ads. ### 1/5 — Useless *2019-01-21* This app was user friendly and easier to use, however, since changes have been made, now totally useless. Have to wait for magazines to upload every time you wish to look at/ or find a design pattern. Time consuming, would now be easier to flick through an actually physical magazine, than this app. ### 1/5 — Terrible! *2018-10-23* Always crashing , have to uninstall and reinstall the app to get it working. Subscription a nightmare to cancel. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Updated Review *2022-11-04* I have been trying to both download the free issue (no. 325) and purchase an issue but I keep getting an error message as follows: Error Purchase failed. No issue was purchased and no transaction initiated. Please try again I have enough storage space and a strong internet connection. Help! November 4/22 I am not sure what has changed but I am now able to download issues. Thanks for responding so quickly. **Developer response:** Thank you for getting in touch. Apologies you're having trouble using your App, if you would get in touch via this form https://www.immediateapps.co.uk/digital-contact-form/ we can troubleshoot this issue. Many thanks ### 5/5 — A treasure *2021-04-30* I am an American that found cross stitcher by accident about 10 years ago in print form. When our local bookstore closed I was unable to find the magazine anywhere. That’s when I discovered the online option. I still look forward to every new issue with excitement! If you’re a stitcher, or just love to peruse pretty things, you won’t be disappointed. ### 5/5 — Great magazine for all stitching levels *2020-10-22* I just started cross stitching 4 months ago. I’ve learned so much from this magazine. There are always tons of projects that are great for beginners and well-seasoned stitchers alike. The digital subscription and purchase of the back issues is absolutely worth it! ### 5/5 — All Craft Magazines Should Do This *2020-09-10* I have really enjoyed this, you also have an opportunity to order back issues. I really wish all craft magazines would go to this. ### 5/5 — World of cross stitching *2020-08-26* Love this magazine always has the best patterns. And with the digital I can print from my I phone and I love it . Keep up the good work. ### 5/5 — Great patterns *2020-07-19* I like the patterns very much looking forward to stitching some! ### 5/5 — Digital Subscribers Freebie *2019-08-05* I love this magazine! I have been a paper version subscriber for many years and have enjoyed the free gifts with each issue. I recently switched to a digital subscription and wish that when the freebie is a chart, the chart be included in the digital version. Otherwise the projects, articles, advice, etc. are excellent. ### 5/5 — Great *2019-04-03* Some cross stitch magazines don’t show you the first couple of pages inside, not even the editor’s note, to give an idea of what’s inside the magazine other than the cover, I like that this one does, makes it easier to choose which ones to buy. ### 5/5 — Cross stitch *2019-02-26* A clear concise publication with patterns for all levels of stitchers and lots of comprehensive ideas to complete as they are are to work with and build your on designs. ### 5/5 — Highly Anticipate ever issue *2019-02-24* LOVE this magazine & app. It is always filled with so many creative charts...it is sheer indulgence to read cover to cover. Love having my “library” of issues at my fingertips. Less clutter and MORE joy !! What a treat to myself ! Yes, I am happy & delighted ! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-08.*