Comparison

Cross Stitch vs Thread Stash

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

Thread Stash

Manage your sewing thread collection effortlessly. Scan labels to add threads to your inventory and automatically create shopping lists for your projects.

Highlights
  • Scan thread labels for automatic entry
  • Manage thread inventory
  • Generate project shopping lists
  • Track project thread requirements
Features
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Thread Stash is a thread inventory management app that allows you to scan thread labels to automatically add them to your inventory. Automatically generate shopping lists by entering project thread requirements.

Screenshots

Cross Stitch4 screens
Thread Stash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cross Stitch at 3.7 against Thread Stash's 3.2. Cross Stitch also leads on ratings volume (95 vs 5). Thread Stash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Thread Stash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cross Stitch holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cross Stitch has 95 ratings behind it against 5, 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 Thread Stash's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cross Stitch ships an update every 5 weeks, Thread Stash monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cross Stitch versus Thread Stash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCross StitchThread Stash
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (95 ratings) — better3.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews17.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings95 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeaky GroupVICTORIA VASEY JOY-WARREN

Customer experience

Cross Stitch

All ratings95 ratings
Positive63.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative29.5%
Written reviews185 reviews
Positive17.3%
Neutral14.1%
Negative68.6%

Thread Stash

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
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

Thread Stash

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
None

Thread Stash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cross Stitch free?
Cross Stitch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thread Stash free?
Thread Stash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cross Stitch or Thread Stash?
Cross Stitch is rated higher. Cross Stitch averages 3.7 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Thread Stash averages 3.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Cross Stitch or Thread Stash have ads?
Cross Stitch shows ads; Thread Stash does not.
Which is updated more often, Cross Stitch or Thread Stash?
Cross Stitch ships an update every 5 weeks, and Thread Stash monthly. Most recently, Cross Stitch was updated on October 24, 2026 and Thread Stash on October 24, 2026.

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