Comparison

XStitch Plus vs Ankora

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

Ankora

Features
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Ankora helps you make decisions when your attention, energy, or clarity is low. Start by checking your current mental energy. Then choose a tool that fits the moment: a quick coin flip, a blind tournament, chaos roulette, weighted pros and cons, Five Whys, an untangler, or a decision tree for more complex choices. Everything works locally on your device. There is no account, no social feed, no ads, and no subscription. All tools are available for free. Optional one-time purchases only support future development and do not unlock additional features. Ankora is a decision-support and self-organization tool. It is not medical, psychological, legal, financial, or professional advice. Privacy Policy: https://romankarasev.com/legal/ankora/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://romankarasev.com/legal/ankora/terms/

Screenshots

XStitch Plus1 screens
Ankora4 screens

Verdict

The call

XStitch Plus and Ankora are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Ankora sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
XStitch Plus versus Ankora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXStitch PlusAnkora
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPerformTec Ltd.Roman Karassyov

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

Ankora

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

XStitch Plus

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription$9.991 Year
3 purchases

Ankora

One-time3
  • Say thanks$4.99
  • Support the project$9.99
  • Back it strongly$29.99

Questions

Is XStitch Plus free?
XStitch Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ankora free?
Ankora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do XStitch Plus or Ankora have ads?
Neither XStitch Plus nor Ankora shows ads.

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