# Magic Needle vs Needlepoint Studio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Needlepoint Studio at 100% against Magic Needle's 55%. Needlepoint Studio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Magic Needle's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Needle sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Needlepoint Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Needlepoint Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Needle has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Needlepoint Studio's.

Magic Needle ships an update monthly, Needlepoint Studio weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Needle | Needlepoint Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-needle-cross-stitch/id1323730066/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needlepoint-studio/id6789350184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 54.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artem Shal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1323730065) | [Panda Taps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744998505) |

## 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


### Needlepoint Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needlepoint-studio/id6789350184)

Organize your needlepoint projects, track your progress with photos, and manage your thread stash. Features a stitch library and a timer for your stitching sessions. Your data is private and stored locally.

**Highlights:** Project tracking with progress photos, Stitching session timer, Thread stash cataloging, Built-in stitch library with diagrams, Collection value and export, Private iCloud backup, Customizable themes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Studio Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Needle free?

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

### Is Needlepoint Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic Needle or Needlepoint Studio?

Needlepoint Studio is rated higher. Magic Needle averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Needlepoint Studio averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Magic Needle or Needlepoint Studio have ads?

Neither Magic Needle nor Needlepoint Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Needle or Needlepoint Studio?

Magic Needle ships an update monthly, and Needlepoint Studio weekly. Most recently, Magic Needle was updated on October 17, 2026 and Needlepoint Studio on October 8, 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.*