# Magic Needle vs StitchMagic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic Needle at 55% against StitchMagic's 0%. Magic Needle also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.4) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Needle sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and StitchMagic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Needle holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Needle has 1.1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Magic Needle's written reviews are positive against 0% of StitchMagic's.

Magic Needle ships an update monthly, StitchMagic every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Needle | StitchMagic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-needle-cross-stitch/id1323730066/reviews)** | [1.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitchmagic/id6584513545/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **54.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artem Shal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1323730065) | [Boliglag ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759780348) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Needle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-needle-cross-stitch/id1323730066)

Transform your photos into unique cross-stitch patterns with this mobile converter. It offers tools for pattern creation, embroidery tracking, and project management, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced crafters. Create personalized gifts or enjoy your hobby with ease.

**Highlights:** Create cross-stitch patterns from photos, Adjust scheme size and color count, Select fabric and floss brands, Track embroidery progress, Export patterns to PDF, Organize and track floss inventory

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium | $29.49 | per 6 months |
| Premium | $41.99 | per year |
| Simple pattern | $0.99 | one-time |
| Export to PDF | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium pattern | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 pattern | $2.99 | one-time |
| Advanced pattern | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3 patterns | $5.99 | one-time |
| 7 patterns | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Excellent for creating cross-stitch patterns
- 📐 Accurate grid and color matching
- 🎨 Customizable color palette
- 💻 Convenient digital tracking of stitches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features, requires subscription
- 🎨 Restricted color selection
- 🔧 Lack of editing tools for patterns
- 💾 Issues with data/project loss after updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to upload photos
- Stitching progress markers disappear unexpectedly
- Difficulty setting desired number of colors

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit/modify generated patterns
- Implement a PDF export option
- Improve syncing across devices
- Introduce more advanced color management tools


### StitchMagic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitchmagic/id6584513545)

Create custom tapestry patterns quickly from text descriptions or images. Transform your creative ideas into simple, beautiful designs in seconds. Requires a subscription for pattern results.

**Highlights:** Text-to-pattern generation, Image-to-pattern conversion, Simple and beautiful pattern designs, Quick pattern creation, Subscription for pattern results

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro plan (weekly) | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 StitchMagic Credits | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Needle free?

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

### Is StitchMagic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic Needle or StitchMagic?

Magic Needle is rated higher. Magic Needle averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while StitchMagic averages 1.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Magic Needle or StitchMagic have ads?

Neither Magic Needle nor StitchMagic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Needle or StitchMagic?

Magic Needle ships an update monthly, and StitchMagic every 2 weeks. Most recently, Magic Needle was updated on October 26, 2026 and StitchMagic on October 27, 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.*