Cross Stitching vs Stitch Numbers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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/
Stitch Numbers
Engage in a relaxing 3D puzzle experience by matching numbered yarn balls to corresponding spots on a canvas. Watch as your artwork is intricately stitched together, thread by thread, revealing beautiful creations. Enjoy regular updates with new puzzles and a premium mode for uninterrupted play.
- Realistic 3D stitching visuals
- Create and share stitched creations
- Premium mode for unlimited play
- Regularly added fresh puzzles
- Smooth controls and animations
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Relax and stitch your way through beautiful puzzles in Stitch Numbers! Match colorful yarn balls with numbered spots on the canvas and watch your artwork come to life — one thread at a time. Now with new features and a smoother experience than ever! How to Play: - Tap the + button to create yarn balls, each labeled with a number. - Drag and place them on matching numbered spots on the canvas. - Watch as each thread stitches automatically in satisfying motion. - Complete all stitches to reveal the full artwork! Features: - Realistic 3D stitching visuals with vibrant yarn textures. - Brand-new Main Screen to view and share your stitched creations. - Premium mode for unlimited, relaxing play. - Fresh puzzles and images added regularly. - Smooth controls and animations for a relaxing, creative experience. Why You’ll Love It: - Beautifully crafted puzzles that blend creativity and focus. - A relaxing, satisfying gameplay experience. - Great for fans of stitching, puzzles, and cozy aesthetics. - Every completed canvas feels like your own handmade masterpiece. Download Stitch Numbers now and start stitching your own collection of art! Terms of Use: https://virtualprojects.co/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://virtualprojects.co/privacy-policy Need Help? Contact us anytime at support@virtualprojects.co
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Stitch Numbers at 4.7 against Cross Stitching's 3.9. Stitch Numbers also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 17%) and ratings volume (77 vs 24). Cross Stitching's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 13.0). 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
Both are free to download. Cross Stitching sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Stitch Numbers sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Stitch Numbers holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 77 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Cross Stitching's written reviews are positive against 56% of Stitch Numbers's.
Cross Stitching ships an update every 3 weeks, Stitch Numbers fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cross Stitching | Stitch Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (24 ratings) | 4.7 (77 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 55.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24 | 77 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 182 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Gravity Limited Liability Company | Virtual Projects |
Customer experience
Cross Stitching
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In-app purchases
Cross Stitching
- 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
Stitch Numbers
- Premium (Weekly)$9.997 Days
- Premium (Monthly)$24.991 Month
- Premium (Yearly)$99.991 Year
- Mini Coin Pack$1.99
- Smart Pack$5.99
- No Ads$7.99
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- Small Coin Pack$7.99
- Medium Coin Pack$14.99
- Big Coin Pack$29.99
- Super Coin Pack$54.99
- Mega Coin Pack$99.99
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