# Cross Stitch vs Countastic | Multi

The clearest difference is rating: Cross Stitch at 3.7 against Countastic | Multi's 3.0. Cross Stitch also leads on ratings volume (95 vs 1). Countastic | Multi's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 17%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cross Stitch sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Countastic | Multi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cross Stitch holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cross Stitch has 95 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of Cross Stitch's written reviews are positive against 50% of Countastic | Multi's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cross Stitch ships an update every 5 weeks, Countastic | Multi every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cross Stitch | Countastic | Multi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-stitch-embroidery-maker/id1353303895/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countastic-multi-counter/id6670802080/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **95** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 17.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peaky Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715783196) | [Sylvain Huon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552904209) |

## What reviewers say

### Cross Stitch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-stitch-embroidery-maker/id1353303895)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cross-stitch: Creative artwork | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| PREMIUM PACK - 1 Month Sale | $9.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM PACK - 6 Months | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| PREMIUM PACK - 2 Months | $19.99 | per 2 months |
| PREMIUM Pack - 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| 2 Month Subscription | $23.99 | per 2 months |
| Cross-Stitch: VIP subscription | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Cross-stitch: Creative artwork | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Embroidery: own patterns | $29.99 | per year |
| Mega Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Full Pack | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Converts photos to cross stitch patterns easily
- 👍 User-friendly interface and intuitive design
- 🧵 Provides DMC thread color references and codes
- 📊 Allows customization of thread manufacturers and Aida sizes
- ✅ Helpful for tracking progress with stitch marking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall with limited free functionality
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 📉 Progress data frequently lost or reset
- 🖨️ Print functionality broken - patterns misaligned and incomplete
- ⚠️ No clear trial period - requires payment upfront

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Countastic | Multi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countastic-multi-counter/id6670802080)

This app is a customizable counting tool designed for needlework projects like knitting, crochet, and cross-stitch. It allows users to track rows, stitches, or other project elements with an unlimited number of counters and offers features like PDF/image import and ruler guides.

**Highlights:** Import PDFs or images, Unlimited customizable counters, Project folders for organization, Ruler guides for alignment, Minimalist and user-friendly design

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cross Stitch free?

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

### Is Countastic | Multi free?

Countastic | Multi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cross Stitch or Countastic | Multi?

Cross Stitch is rated higher. Cross Stitch averages 3.7 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Countastic | Multi averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Cross Stitch or Countastic | Multi have ads?

Cross Stitch shows ads; Countastic | Multi does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cross Stitch or Countastic | Multi?

Cross Stitch ships an update every 5 weeks, and Countastic | Multi every 8 days. Most recently, Cross Stitch was updated on October 24, 2026 and Countastic | Multi 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.*