Comparison

XStitch Plus vs StitchPal

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

Head to head
About

XStitch Plus

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
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X-Stitch Plus is the best way to inventory and track all your cross stitch stash. This easy-to-use app was designed by cross stitchers for cross stitchers. Track all your projects from wish list to finished using the Journal feature. Load up to 5 photos per project. Use the inventory to track all your threads, charts, linens and embellishments. Tens of thousands of threads are pre-loaded so you don't have to type in details. Mill Hill beads are also pre-loaded so you can quickly add them to your inventory. Keep multiple photos for your charts and embellishments. Use the fabric calculator to easily determine fabric dimensions in inches and centimeters. The shopping cart helps ensure you remember exactly what you need when you're at the shop. And of course, these modules are interlinked so you can quickly share info between them, e.g., quickly create a Journal entry from one of your charts. Want to share? X-Stitch Plus supports sharing via Facebook, Twitter, E-Mail, Text and more. Another key benefit of X-Stitch Plus is all your data is stored in the cloud. View and update your data from any of your devices and they're all in sync. You can even access data from the original X-Stitch app. No need to reenter data. Check out the best cross stitch inventory app today with a 7-day free trial! Subscription Information Terms of Use: https://xstitchapp.com/?page_id=69 Privacy Policy: https://xstitchapp.com/?page_id=10 We offer one subscription: XStitch Plus Annual Subscription Subscription cost is $9.99 per year. It’s possible this will be shown in your local currency. Subscription provides full access to all app features with no restrictions. App features include Journal tracking with up to 5 photos per Journal item Inventory tracking for charts, threads, linens and embellishments Includes up to 5 photos per chart and 5 photos per embellishment Fabric calculator Shopping list Cloud storage Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Cost is $9.99 per year. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription.

About

StitchPal

This app helps cross-stitchers manage their projects. Users can add patterns, track progress with photos, and share their work with friends. It aims to make the crafting experience more enjoyable and organized.

Highlights
  • Add cross-stitch patterns
  • Track project progress
  • Take progress photos
  • Share projects with friends
  • Easy-to-use interface
Features
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StitchPal is the cross stitcher's ultimate companion! Add your patterns, track your progress, share with your friends! StitchPal is a fun, easy way to track your cross stitching. Take photos of your progress, follow along as you complete your pattern. Make your projects more fun with StitchPal!

Screenshots

XStitch Plus1 screens
StitchPal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: StitchPal at free against XStitch Plus's subscription. StitchPal also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). XStitch Plus's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 18) and review sentiment (80% vs 71%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. XStitch Plus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and StitchPal sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for XStitch Plus against 4.7 for StitchPal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XStitch Plus has 1K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of XStitch Plus's written reviews are positive against 71% of StitchPal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XStitch Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, StitchPal every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
XStitch Plus versus StitchPal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXStitch PlusStitchPal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1K ratings) — better4.7 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews79.6% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1K — better18
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPerformTec Ltd.Mark Davis

Customer experience

XStitch Plus

All ratings1,021 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive79.6%
Neutral6.5%
Negative14.0%

StitchPal

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Bugs and requests

XStitch Plus

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

StitchPal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

XStitch Plus

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription$9.991 Year
2 purchases

StitchPal

One-time2
  • Remove banner ads$0.99
  • StitchPal Premium$2.99

Questions

Is XStitch Plus free?
XStitch Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StitchPal free?
StitchPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, XStitch Plus or StitchPal?
XStitch Plus is rated higher. XStitch Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while StitchPal averages 4.7 from 18 ratings.
Do XStitch Plus or StitchPal have ads?
Neither XStitch Plus nor StitchPal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XStitch Plus or StitchPal?
XStitch Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, and StitchPal every 3 weeks. Most recently, XStitch Plus was updated on October 24, 2026 and StitchPal on October 24, 2026.

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