Comparison

Stitch Viewer Pro vs Stitch Creator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stitch Viewer Pro

View and manage embroidery and quilting designs with realistic previews. Supports numerous file formats and cloud storage integration. Offers a free version with limitations and a full Pro version for unlimited access.

Highlights
  • Realistic embroidery view
  • Supports major stitch formats
  • Supports major quilt formats
  • Cloud storage integration
  • Color matching to thread charts
  • Print designs with information
  • Preview with standard hoops
Features
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- Present your embroidery stitch designs in Realistic View. - Open all major embroidery stitch formats. - Open all major quilt formats. - Open email attachments. - Save to major embroidery stitch formats. - Specify the fabric color. - Match your design's colors to standard embroidery thread charts like Madeira, Robison Anton, Mettler, etc. - Print your design in PDF in color with information and thread palette. - Preview design with standard hoops. - Send to Printer, Email, etc. - Full support for Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft One Drive, etc. Supported stitch formats for opening embroidery designs from machine manufactures like Tajma, Barudan, Brother, Janome, Elna, Melco, Pfaff, Bernina, Happy, Juki, Singer, Viking, etc. DST, DSB, DSZ, SST, EXP, KSM, PCS, PCM, JEF, JEF+, JPX, SEW, HUS, VIP, VP3, VP4, SHV, PES, PEC, CSD, 10o, XXX, EMD, ART, TAP, M3, DAT, U01, ZSK, C2S, RDE, BLF, WAF and more. *EMB is not supported Supported Quilting formats for opening: QCC, CQP, HQF, SSD, IQP, HQV, QLI Supported stitch formats for exporting embroidery and quilting designs: PES, PEC, XXX, PCS, PCM, SEW, HUS, SHV, CSD, JEF, VIP, VP3, VP4, EXP, DST, DSB, DSZ, SST, KSM, DAT, U01, 10o, ZSK, TAP, M3, CQP, HQF, QLI, IQP, SSD. * The app downloads as a free version with no ads and with a number of free designs to demonstrate the app's Realistic View. In the free version some features are disabled and the Realistic View is banned partially with white stripes for own designs. The purpose of the free version is to verify the Stitch Viewer's compatibility with owned designs. After purchasing all limitations are gone and Stitch Viewer Pro works forever with all designs. ** All trademarks belong to their respective owners

About

Stitch Creator

Transform your photos into intricate cross-stitch patterns with ease. This application guides you through a simple three-step process to convert any image into a stitchable chart. You can then print or share your custom patterns to begin your next creative project.

Highlights
  • Photo to cross-stitch pattern conversion
  • Load images from Photo Library or camera
  • Specify pattern size and floss colors
  • Optimized cross-stitch chart generation
  • Print or share patterns
Features
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Turn your photos and ideas into beautiful stitch patterns with Stitch Creator. Whether you are designing for cross-stitch, needlepoint, or pixel-style projects, Stitch Creator helps you create clean, customizable patterns right from your iPhone or iPad. Import an image, adjust colors and details, and preview your design before you start stitching. Features: - Convert photos into stitch-friendly patterns - Edit and refine pattern details with intuitive tools - Adjust colors and simplify palettes for cleaner results - Zoom and pan for precise editing and pattern checking - Save and organize your patterns in your personal library - Designed for both beginners and experienced stitchers From quick inspiration to detailed projects, Stitch Creator gives you the control you need to craft patterns you will love to stitch.

Screenshots

Stitch Viewer Pro4 screens
Stitch Creator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stitch Creator at 100% against Stitch Viewer Pro's 23%. Stitch Creator also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 28 months). Stitch Viewer Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stitch Viewer Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stitch Creator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stitch Creator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Stitch Viewer Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stitch Creator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stitch Viewer Pro ships an update every 28 months, Stitch Creator monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Stitch Viewer Pro versus Stitch Creator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStitch Viewer ProStitch Creator
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (5 ratings)4.8 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings517 — better
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperA.G.S. Active Graphics Software LtdMikhail Kuznetsov

Customer experience

Stitch Viewer Pro

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive22.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative68.2%

Stitch Creator

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stitch Viewer Pro

One-time1
  • Feature Pack$4.99
1 purchases

Stitch Creator

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription7 Days trial$1.993 Months

Questions

Is Stitch Viewer Pro free?
Stitch Viewer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stitch Creator free?
Stitch Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stitch Viewer Pro or Stitch Creator?
Stitch Creator is rated higher. Stitch Viewer Pro averages 2.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Stitch Creator averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.
Do Stitch Viewer Pro or Stitch Creator have ads?
Neither Stitch Viewer Pro nor Stitch Creator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stitch Viewer Pro or Stitch Creator?
Stitch Viewer Pro ships an update every 28 months, and Stitch Creator monthly. Most recently, Stitch Viewer Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and Stitch Creator on October 24, 2026.

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