# XStitch Plus vs Needlentory

The clearest difference is rating: XStitch Plus at 4.8 against Needlentory's 3.9. XStitch Plus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (79% vs 45%). Needlentory's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XStitch Plus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and Needlentory sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

XStitch Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XStitch Plus has 1K ratings behind it against 123, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of XStitch Plus's written reviews are positive against 45% of Needlentory's.

XStitch Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, Needlentory every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XStitch Plus | Needlentory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xstitch-plus/id1281394467/reviews)** | [3.9 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needlentory/id1474983302/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 123 |
| Positive reviews | **79.3% of reviews** | 44.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 22 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PerformTec Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/906882971) | [Diana Białogrzywa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1101210882) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Needlentory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needlentory/id1474983302)

Organize your embroidery supplies, including threads, beads, and fabrics. Track your inventory, manage projects, and create shopping lists. Back up your data to cloud services.

**Highlights:** Organize threads, beads, and fabrics, Create custom material palettes, Track inventory quantities, Manage embroidery projects, Generate shopping lists, Cloud backups

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Threads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium for 1 month | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dropbox | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box | $2.99 | one-time |
| Google Drive | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium for 6 months | $9.99 | one-time |
| Canvas | $12.99 | one-time |
| Premium for 1 year | $17.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Kit | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for floss inventory
- 👍 Helps plan purchases
- 👍 Tracks needed colors
- 👍 Integrates with sister app (Needleply)
- 👍 Developer listens to feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Too hard to figure out
- 👎 Crappy/non-intuitive interface
- 👎 Ads are obnoxious/spammy
- 👎 Paid ad-free, still get ads
- 👎 Expensive ad removal

**Reported bugs**

- Floss numbers get deleted
- Paid for no add features, yet adds still play
- Update removed feature to see which project threads are used in
- Can't look at a specific color to see which patterns need it
- Can't just mark pattern has color, wants skein allotment

**Requested features**

- Quick way to check off threads (Purchase to Stock)
- Option to collapse sections when searching 'Add Thread'
- Reduce clicks to edit skein counts
- Bulk edit/delete skein counts
- Option for 'metres/yards' thread count


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XStitch Plus free?

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

### Is Needlentory free?

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

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

XStitch Plus is rated higher. XStitch Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Needlentory averages 3.9 from 123 ratings.

### Do XStitch Plus or Needlentory have ads?

Needlentory shows ads; XStitch Plus does not.

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

XStitch Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, and Needlentory every 9 days. Most recently, XStitch Plus was updated on September 21, 2026 and Needlentory on September 24, 2026.

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