# XStitch Plus vs StitchBase

The clearest difference is price: XStitch Plus at Free against StitchBase's $2.99. XStitch Plus also leads on device support. StitchBase's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6).

XStitch Plus is free to download; StitchBase costs $2.99 up front. XStitch Plus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. StitchBase asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | XStitch Plus | StitchBase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xstitch-plus/id1281394467/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 22 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PerformTec Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/906882971) | [DUSTIN WAYNE BENGE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882142700) |

## 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


### StitchBase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitchbase/id6759990518)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XStitch Plus free?

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

### Is StitchBase free?

StitchBase costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

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