# XStitch Plus vs StitchStreak

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | XStitch Plus | StitchStreak |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xstitch-plus/id1281394467/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitchstreak/id6759460037/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **79.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Size | 22 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PerformTec Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/906882971) | [JULIE ANN STERRETT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878741343) |

## 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


### StitchStreak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitchstreak/id6759460037)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Stitchstreak | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XStitch Plus free?

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

### Is StitchStreak free?

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

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

XStitch Plus is rated higher. XStitch Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while StitchStreak averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do XStitch Plus or StitchStreak have ads?

Neither XStitch Plus nor StitchStreak shows ads.

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

XStitch Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, and StitchStreak every 2 days. Most recently, XStitch Plus was updated on November 6, 2026 and StitchStreak on October 31, 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.*