# Cross Stitch vs Tack

The clearest difference is ads: Tack at none against Cross Stitch's shown. Cross Stitch's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18). On price, in-app purchases 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 Tack sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cross Stitch | Tack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-stitch-embroidery-maker/id1353303895/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **95** | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 94 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peaky Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715783196) | [Tack-Tek LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862879253) |

## 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


### Tack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tack-tek/id6756797607)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tack Tek Subscriptions | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $199.99 | per year |
| 1 scan | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cross Stitch free?

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

### Is Tack free?

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

### Do Cross Stitch or Tack have ads?

Cross Stitch shows ads; Tack does not.

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