# PantryScanner vs XStitch Plus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: XStitch Plus at 80% against PantryScanner's 0%. XStitch Plus also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (1K vs 2). PantryScanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.3 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XStitch Plus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. PantryScanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

XStitch Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XStitch Plus has 1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of PantryScanner's written reviews are positive against 80% of XStitch Plus's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PantryScanner | XStitch Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pantryscanner/id1039695125/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xstitch-plus/id1281394467/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **79.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 14 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.3** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amanda Dowell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039695094) | [PerformTec Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/906882971) |

## What reviewers say

### PantryScanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pantryscanner/id1039695125)

Easily manage your home inventory by scanning items and tracking quantities. Generate printable shopping lists based on your current stock levels to streamline your grocery trips.

**Highlights:** Scan and count inventory, Track item quantities, Generate printable shopping lists, Simple inventory management

**In-app purchases:** none


### XStitch Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xstitch-plus/id1281394467)

Manage your cross stitch projects and supplies with this comprehensive app. Track projects from start to finish, inventory threads and materials, and calculate fabric needs. Sync data across devices and share progress easily.

**Highlights:** Project Journal tracking, Stash inventory (threads, charts, linens), Fabric calculator, Shopping list, Cloud data synchronization, Multi-device access

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent organizational tool
- 📊 Helpful inventory tracking
- 🛒 Useful shopping list feature
- 📸 Ability to add photos of projects
- 🔍 Comprehensive thread/fabric database

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 No option to add custom designers
- 🔍 Difficult to search/add threads
- 🗂️ Lack of project management features
- 🔄 Inconsistent sync/login issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Inventory data disappearing after subscription renewal
- Login/access problems after updates
- Inability to add certain thread types/brands

**Requested features**

- Add ability to mark projects as completed
- Integrate shopping list with inventory
- Allow custom designer/fabric entries
- Improve search and data entry workflows
- Provide more project tracking capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PantryScanner free?

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

### Is XStitch Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PantryScanner or XStitch Plus?

XStitch Plus is rated higher. PantryScanner averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while XStitch Plus averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do PantryScanner or XStitch Plus have ads?

Neither PantryScanner nor XStitch Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PantryScanner or XStitch Plus?

PantryScanner ships an update every 6 weeks, and XStitch Plus every 6 weeks. Most recently, PantryScanner was updated on October 8, 2026 and XStitch Plus on October 24, 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.*