Comparison

Cross Stitching vs Cross Stitch Classic

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

Head to head
About

Cross Stitching

Engage in a relaxing art therapy experience with this digital cross-stitching game. Enjoy a vast library of patterns, stitch your own photos, and play offline. It's designed to reduce stress and anxiety with simple, intuitive gameplay.

Highlights
  • Stress relief through art therapy
  • Weekly free pattern updates
  • Over 300 diverse patterns
  • Offline play capability
  • Stitch your own photos
  • Easy tap-to-color gameplay
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Art therapy games have been shown to reduce stress and anxiety. Just 5-10 minutes of stitching can provide huge benefits in stress relief. No age limited! Enjoy doing Cross-Stitch patterns on your phone or tablet anytime and anywhere! Download and try it now! Features: - Realistic graphics - Weekly FREE patterns updates! - 300+ patterns to stitch: animals, cats, gardens, landscape, pixel and more. - No wifi needed to stitch! You can play offline! - Easy to stitch: choose your color and tap to number. - Optimized for the newest devices! - Stitch your own photos! Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below Privacy Policy: http://gravity-llc.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: http://gravity-llc.com/terms-of-service/

About

Cross Stitch Classic

Engage in a relaxing pixel art experience by coloring numbers to create intricate cross stitch designs. Import your own photos to stitch personalized patterns, enjoying offline play and a vast library of free designs.

Highlights
  • 10,000+ free cross stitch designs
  • Offline play
  • Import photos for custom patterns
  • Tap-to-color gameplay
  • Stress relief and mindfulness
  • Suitable for all ages
Features
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Dive into the relaxing world of cross stitch coloring by numbers with Cross Stitch Classic – the ultimate offline cross stitch game and pixel art embroidery simulator for adults and kids! Transform stunning designs into beautiful cross stitch pictures with easy tap-to-color gameplay, blending the charm of cross stitch embroidery and paint by numbers in one addictive mobile app. Why choose Cross Stitch Classic? - Massive Library: Over 10,000+ free cross stitch pictures in various sizes – from animals and floral motifs to intricate landscapes and holiday themes. Daily free new cross stitch design unlocked every day! - Offline Play: Enjoy cross stitch offline anytime, anywhere – no internet needed for endless relaxation. - Custom Creations: Import photos from gallery or take your own pictures to turn them into personalized photo cross stitch patterns. Stitch your family portraits, pets, or vacation snaps! - Easy & Fun Mechanics: Simple number coloring cross stitch – tap colored squares to fill in the grid, watch your pixel embroidery art come to life. Zoom, undo, and share your masterpieces. - Therapeutic Escape: Perfect for stress relief coloring, mindfulness, and creative hobby time. Suitable for all ages – beginners love the guided tutorials, pros appreciate advanced tools. Whether you're searching for cross stitch app free, paint by numbers cross stitch, embroidery by numbers, or photo to cross stitch converter, Cross Stitch Classic delivers hours of satisfying, pixel-perfect fun. Download now and start stitching your dream designs today! By downloading this app, you agree to Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cross Stitching4 screens
Cross Stitch Classic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cross Stitch Classic at 4.5 against Cross Stitching's 3.8. Cross Stitch Classic also leads on ratings volume (119 vs 22). Cross Stitching's advantage is review sentiment (17% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Stitching sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Cross Stitch Classic sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cross Stitch Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cross Stitch Classic has 119 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of Cross Stitching's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cross Stitch Classic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cross Stitching ships an update every 3 weeks, Cross Stitch Classic every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cross Stitching versus Cross Stitch Classic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCross StitchingCross Stitch Classic
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (22 ratings)4.5 (119 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22119 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB214 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGravity Limited Liability CompanyDmitry Peletsky

Customer experience

Cross Stitching

All ratings24 ratings
Positive70.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative50.0%

Cross Stitch Classic

All ratings116 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Cross Stitching

One-time6
  • 3000 Coins$4.99
  • Deactivate ads$4.99
  • Special 5000 Coins$7.99
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  • 6000 Coins$9.99
  • 20000 Coins$19.99
  • 50000 Coins$49.99
10 purchases

Cross Stitch Classic

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$7.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
One-time8
  • Small Bundle$1.99
  • Boosters Offer$3.49
  • Fill$3.99
Show 5 more
  • Roller$3.99
  • Medium Bundle$4.99
  • Piggy Bank$5.99
  • Large Bundle$6.99
  • Remove Ads$11.99

Questions

Is Cross Stitching free?
Cross Stitching is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cross Stitch Classic free?
Cross Stitch Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cross Stitching or Cross Stitch Classic?
Cross Stitch Classic is rated higher. Cross Stitching averages 3.8 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Cross Stitch Classic averages 4.5 from 119 ratings.
Do Cross Stitching or Cross Stitch Classic have ads?
Neither Cross Stitching nor Cross Stitch Classic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cross Stitching or Cross Stitch Classic?
Cross Stitching ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cross Stitch Classic every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cross Stitching was updated on November 2, 2026 and Cross Stitch Classic on October 30, 2026.

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