Comparison

Cross Stitch vs PatternMate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cross Stitch

Transform any image into a cross stitch pattern, customize it with various settings, and track your progress. This app also includes tools to convert floss colors and calculate thread quantities, making your embroidery hobby more convenient.

Highlights
  • Create patterns from photos
  • Edit pattern colors and pixel size
  • Adjustable grid and color highlighting
  • Progress tracking highlighter
  • Floss color converter
  • Floss quantity calculator
  • Save patterns as PDF
Features
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Turn your device into a cross stitch pattern maker. Create your own patterns from any picture and enjoy your hobby with Cross Stitch Embroidery: Hobby. PATTERN DESIGN IN A FEW STEPS: - upload an image from your device and it will be converted in the stitch pattern format - edit the pattern according to the number of colors and the pixels size - choose the art canvas and a threads manufacturer - save a pattern in PDF PATTERN DESIGN SETTING - adjust/hide the grid - highlight the necessary colors PROGRESS TRACKING Mark your progress using the highlighter FLOSS CONVERTER Use the thread converter that allows you to find corresponding color numbers from other manufacturers (DMC, Gamma, Madeira, Anchor, Dimensions, Dome, Bucilla, J&P Coats, BELKA and PNK im. Kirova) FLOSS CALCULATOR It will help determine how many flosses you need for a particular pattern YOUR OWN MASTERPIECE Make collages before and after to estimate the result and share your artworks via social networks The app is supported on the iPhone 5S and later having iOS 11. Certain features might require a subscription to access. The FREE version offers a restricted number of embroidery designs, including 2 patterns derived from photos. SUBSCRIPTION gives you access to an unlimited array of embroidery designs and photo-derived patterns. Additionally, it allows you to partake in a competition for the best embroidery. https://peakygroup.com/privacy https://peakygroup.com/tos

About

PatternMate

Manage your sewing pattern collection with custom tags, photos, and notes. Track your progress on ongoing projects and easily reference your inventory while shopping for fabric.

Highlights
  • Organize patterns with tags, photos, and notes
  • Reference collection while fabric shopping
  • Track sewing project progress
  • Add notes to ongoing projects
  • Customizable tagging system
Features
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Organise your sewing patterns - Keep track of your pattern collection with custom tags, photos and notes. - Quickly reference your collection while fabric shopping to make sure that perfect find fits with your pattern plans. - Never dig through boxes of patterns again just to pull out one small detail. Track your sewing projects - Start projects from a pattern and keep notes of your progress. - Remember where you were up to with each project if you've got multiple pieces of work on the go at once.

Screenshots

Cross Stitch4 screens
PatternMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PatternMate at 100% against Cross Stitch's 17%. PatternMate also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). Cross Stitch's advantage is ratings volume (93 vs 6) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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. Cross Stitch sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and PatternMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PatternMate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cross Stitch has 93 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Cross Stitch's written reviews are positive against 100% of PatternMate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cross Stitch ships an update every 5 weeks, PatternMate every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cross Stitch versus PatternMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCross StitchPatternMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (93 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings93 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeaky GroupDaniel Nitsikopoulos

Customer experience

Cross Stitch

All ratings93 ratings
Positive62.4%
Neutral7.5%
Negative30.1%
Written reviews185 reviews
Positive17.3%
Neutral14.1%
Negative68.6%

PatternMate

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Cross Stitch

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App crashes when loading or processing patterns
  • Progress marks disappear when app reopens
  • Print grid misaligned with pattern symbols
  • Pattern symbols not visible on dark colored stitches
  • App freezes during pattern generation
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  • Pattern data lost after updates
  • Cannot upload images - app crashes
  • Grid not properly applied in print view
  • App becomes unresponsive with large patterns
  • Subscription charges without clear confirmation
  • Unable to cancel subscription from app
  • Pattern generation fails with certain images
  • Internet connection errors despite active connection
  • Works in progress reset to 0% unexpectedly
  • Symbols appear blurred or unreadable
  • Color selection inconsistent between app views

Requested features

12 requests
  • Ability to customize canvas/pattern size
  • Support for additional thread manufacturers (Olympus, Cosmo)
  • Higher Aida count options (26, 32)
  • Pattern editing capabilities
  • Ability to create multiple projects simultaneously
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  • Cross-device synchronization (iPhone to iPad)
  • Automatic progress saving
  • Confirmation dialog before resetting progress
  • Better color selection and customization
  • Preview of stitched pattern before creation
  • Bulk color deselection feature
  • Clearer subscription cancellation instructions

PatternMate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Cross Stitch

Subscriptions9
  • Cross-stitch: Creative artwork$6.997 Days
  • PREMIUM PACK - 1 Month Sale1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • PREMIUM PACK - 6 Months3 Days trial$17.996 Months
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  • PREMIUM PACK - 2 Months$19.992 Months
  • PREMIUM Pack - 1 Month$19.991 Month
  • 2 Month Subscription3 Days trial$23.992 Months
  • Cross-Stitch: VIP subscription3 Days trial$29.996 Months
  • Cross-stitch: Creative artwork3 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • Embroidery: own patterns7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Mega Pack$6.99
  • Full Pack$26.99
2 purchases

PatternMate

Subscriptions2
  • Super PatternMate Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Super PatternMate Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Cross Stitch free?
Cross Stitch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PatternMate free?
PatternMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cross Stitch or PatternMate?
PatternMate is rated higher. Cross Stitch averages 3.7 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while PatternMate averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Cross Stitch or PatternMate have ads?
Cross Stitch shows ads; PatternMate does not.
Which is updated more often, Cross Stitch or PatternMate?
Cross Stitch ships an update every 5 weeks, and PatternMate every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cross Stitch was updated on September 9, 2026 and PatternMate on September 16, 2026.

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