XStitch Plus vs StitchStreak
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Project Journal tracking
- Stash inventory (threads, charts, linens)
- Fabric calculator
- Shopping list
- Cloud data synchronization
- Multi-device access
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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.
StitchStreak
This app helps cross stitchers track their projects, log stitching sessions, and gamify their craft with achievements and stats. It provides detailed progress tracking and celebrates completed works, turning your hobby into a rewarding challenge.
- Track WIP projects with stitch counts and fabric size
- Log stitching sessions with time and stitch counts
- Gamified stats like total stitches and daily streaks
- Earn over 40 achievements and badges
- See progress rings and estimated completion dates
- Wall of Finishes for completed projects
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Finally, a cross stitch app that's obsessed with numbers — just like you. StitchStreak tracks your work-in-progress projects, logs your stitching sessions, and turns your craft into a game with achievements, streaks, and stats that'll make your inner number-nerd happy. TRACK YOUR PROJECTS • Add WIP projects with stitch counts, fabric size, and cover photos • See beautiful progress rings fill up as you stitch • Estimated completion dates based on your actual pace • Wall of Finishes to celebrate completed works LOG YOUR SESSIONS • Quick-log stitching sessions with stitch counts • Track time spent, stitches per session, and daily streaks • See your most productive days, times, and patterns STATS THAT SPARK JOY • Total lifetime stitches, hours, and projects • Average stitches per session and per day • Streaks — how many days in a row you've stitched • Progress percentages down to the decimal EARN ACHIEVEMENTS • 40+ badges to unlock — from "First Stitch" to "Million Club" • Streak milestones, speed records, night owl & early bird badges • Holiday stitching badges and fun surprises • Confetti celebrations when you hit milestones NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. EVER. One purchase. All features. Forever. Built by a cross stitcher who wanted an app that actually tracks the DOING, not just the pattern.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: XStitch Plus at 80% against StitchStreak's 33%. XStitch Plus also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (1K vs 3). StitchStreak's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks) and monetization model (paid vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. XStitch Plus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and StitchStreak sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
XStitch Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XStitch Plus has 1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of XStitch Plus's written reviews are positive against 33% of StitchStreak's.
XStitch Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, StitchStreak every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XStitch Plus | StitchStreak |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1K ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Paid — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | PerformTec Ltd. | JULIE ANN STERRETT |
Customer experience
XStitch Plus
StitchStreak
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
StitchStreak
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
XStitch Plus
- Annual Subscription$9.991 Year
StitchStreak
- Unlock Stitchstreak$4.99
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