# Cross vs FlipPix Plus

The clearest difference is rating: Cross at 4.7 against FlipPix Plus's 4.1. Cross also leads on ratings volume (6.4K vs 7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). FlipPix Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cross sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. FlipPix Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cross holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cross has 6.4K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Cross's written reviews are positive against 67% of FlipPix Plus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cross ships an update fortnightly, FlipPix Plus every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cross | FlipPix Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-stitch-world/id1034256780/reviews)** | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flippix-plus/id1479252377/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 79 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [InertiaSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/668629314) | [GabySoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/356305184) |

## What reviewers say

### Cross

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-stitch-world/id1034256780)

Experience the calming joy of digital cross-stitching with a vast library of patterns.  Color and stitch your way through beautiful designs, from animals to landscapes, or even create your own from photos. It's a relaxing way to de-stress and unleash your creativity.

**Highlights:** 10,000+ cross-stitch patterns, Create custom patterns from photos, Relaxing, easy-to-play gameplay, New patterns added regularly, Suitable for all ages

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3500 Cross-Stitch Cash | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10,500 Cross-Stitch Cash | $5.99 | one-time |
| 7500 Cross-Stitch Cash | $11.99 | one-time |
| 18,000 Cross-Stitch Cash | $23.99 | one-time |
| 40,000 Cross-Stitch Cash | $45.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing and enjoyable
- 👍 Beautiful and realistic cross-stitch patterns
- 💡 Ability to create custom patterns from own photos
- 👍 No ads, great for unwinding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pattern packs
- 💰 Low earnings from completed patterns
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Overheats device and drains battery
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find specific stitches

**Reported bugs**

- Losing progress and purchased content after updates
- Unable to connect to server or login issues
- Patterns not loading or disappearing
- Orientation lock causing issues
- Ads not loading properly

**Requested features**

- More free pattern options
- Ability to purchase individual patterns instead of full packs
- Stitch counter for each color
- Pinch-to-zoom functionality
- Option to disable error notifications


### FlipPix Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flippix-plus/id1479252377)

This logic puzzle game challenges you to reveal hidden pictures by filling in tiles. It's a modern take on an old Japanese puzzle, perfect for fans of Sudoku who enjoy using their deductive skills.

**Highlights:** Logic-based tile coloring, Reveal hidden pictures, Thousands of puzzles, Sudoku-like gameplay, Beginner tutorial included

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cross free?

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

### Is FlipPix Plus free?

FlipPix Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cross or FlipPix Plus?

Cross is rated higher. Cross averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while FlipPix Plus averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do Cross or FlipPix Plus have ads?

Cross shows ads; FlipPix Plus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cross or FlipPix Plus?

Cross ships an update fortnightly, and FlipPix Plus every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cross was updated on October 29, 2026 and FlipPix Plus on October 23, 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.*