# PathPix Max vs Stitch Studio

The clearest difference is price: Stitch Studio at Free against PathPix Max's $3.99. Stitch Studio also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 17 months). PathPix Max's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (105 vs 5). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Stitch Studio is free to download; PathPix Max costs $3.99 up front. Stitch Studio sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. PathPix Max asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PathPix Max against 5.0 for Stitch Studio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PathPix Max has 105 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of PathPix Max's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stitch Studio's.

PathPix Max ships an update every 17 months, Stitch Studio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PathPix Max | Stitch Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathpix-max/id1010014287/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitch-studio-pixel-art/id6764188748/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **105** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 98.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 10 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kris Pixton](https://appshunter.io/developer/314306152) | [Max Ehrlich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895677267) |

## What reviewers say

### PathPix Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathpix-max/id1010014287)

This app offers extremely large and challenging logic puzzles for experienced players. Solve over a million squares across 102 giant puzzles, including a special art section. Features varying difficulty levels and rewarding images or quotes upon completion.

**Highlights:** 102 GIANT-sized puzzles, Special Art section with 12 masterpieces, Over 1 million squares of puzzling, Easy, Medium, and Hard areas, Check button to remove incorrect paths, Puzzles range from 7360 to 15,540 squares

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Huge puzzles
- 💰 Great value for money
- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and pictures
- 😌 Relaxing and stress-relieving

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Can be frustrating when errors compound
- 🎨 Some puzzles are monochromatic/drab
- 🤏 Awkward extreme binary zooming
- 🐛 Crashing multiple times a day (older review)
- 🤔 Puzzles are bigger, not necessarily harder (for some)

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing multiple times a day

**Requested features**

- Gigantic versions of puzzles (1000+ x 1000+)
- More colorful puzzles
- A whole game based on famous artwork
- Soundtrack
- Show completion time for each solved puzzle


### Stitch Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitch-studio-pixel-art/id6764188748)

Transform any photo into a detailed cross-stitch pattern on your iPhone. Choose resolution and color count, then stitch cell by cell with intuitive gestures. Earn coins by completing projects to unlock new design packs.

**Highlights:** Photo to cross-stitch pattern conversion, Adjustable resolution and color count, Intuitive swipe and tap controls, EZ Mode for mistake-free stitching, Curated design packs, Progress tracking and XP system, Automatic iCloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $3.49 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PathPix Max free?

PathPix Max costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stitch Studio free?

Stitch Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PathPix Max or Stitch Studio?

Stitch Studio is rated higher. PathPix Max averages 4.9 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while Stitch Studio averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do PathPix Max or Stitch Studio have ads?

Neither PathPix Max nor Stitch Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PathPix Max or Stitch Studio?

PathPix Max ships an update every 17 months, and Stitch Studio every 3 weeks. Most recently, PathPix Max was updated on September 28, 2026 and Stitch Studio on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*