Comparison

Cross Stitch vs Demotivation

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

Head to head
About

Cross Stitch

This app offers a relaxing coloring experience by allowing users to fill in stitches based on lettered patterns. Create beautiful cross-stitch masterpieces with a vast library of images or import your own designs. It's a fun and stress-relieving activity suitable for all ages.

Highlights
  • Color by letter cross-stitch gameplay
  • Import custom photos for stitching
  • Thousands of pre-made patterns
  • No physical materials needed
  • Suitable for all ages
  • Share creations with friends
Features
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Feeling stressed? Do not worry. Take a break and enjoy a beautiful collection of relaxing cross stitch artworks. Cross Stitch: Collections brings you a calm and joyful stitching experience with thousands of high quality patterns. Simply tap the letter, place each stitch, and watch your artwork come alive. No needle or thread needed. WHY YOU WILL LOVE CROSS STITCH: COLLECTIONS - Simple and relaxing gameplay Choose a thread color and tap to stitch. Easy for beginners and comforting for everyone. - Beautiful pattern collections Explore galleries of animals, flowers, landscapes, mandalas, pets, celebrations and more. - Create your own designs Import photos of loved ones or favorite images and turn them into unique cross stitch patterns. - Stitch anywhere, anytime No canvas, no needle, no mess. Enjoy peaceful stitching wherever you go. - Fun for all ages Safe for kids, relaxing for adults and enjoyable for the whole family. - Share your masterpieces Show your stitched artworks to friends and share your creativity. Relax, create and stitch your stress away with Cross Stitch: Collections. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Cross Stitch: Collections is free to download. Free users can access all free content and may see interstitial, banner or native ads. You may choose to subscribe to unlock all premium content and remove ads. We offer the following plans: - 9.99 USD per week - 15.99 USD per month - 42.99 USD per year A 3 day free trial is available for the weekly plan. Payment is charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. AUTO RENEWAL DETAILS - Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. - You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. CANCELING YOUR SUBSCRIPTION You can cancel your subscription or trial at any time via your iOS device: Settings > iTunes and App Store > Apple ID > View Apple ID > Subscriptions > Cancel Subscription For more details, please see: https://support.apple.com/HT202039 When your subscription ends, you will lose access to all content marked as Premium. Active subscription periods cannot be canceled or refunded. CONTACT US If you have any questions or feedback, please contact us at: color.app.feedback@hotmail.com TERMS AND PRIVACY Terms of Service: http://incolor.cc/en/agreement.html Privacy Policy: http://incolor.cc/en/privacy.html

About

Demotivation

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Demotivation – Deine tägliche Portion schwarzer Humor direkt aufs Handy! Du hast genug von Motivations-Apps, positiven Affirmationen und „Du schaffst das“-Parolen? Willkommen in der Welt der Demotivation!  Unsere App schickt dir regelmäßig fiese, ironische und schonungslos ehrliche Sprüche aus verschiedenen Kategorien direkt als Mitteilung aufs Smartphone. • Wähle aus Bereichen wie Arbeit, Aussehen, Alltag, Beziehungen, Selbstbild, Schule und Studium • Erhalte Sprüche, die garantiert NICHT motivieren • Dark Mode für die richtige Stimmung Diese App ist natürlich Satire – bitte nicht zu ernst nehmen!  Für alle, die über sich selbst lachen können. Demotivation: Endlich eine App, die wirklich ehrlich ist.

Screenshots

Cross Stitch4 screens
Demotivation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Demotivation at none against Cross Stitch's shown. Demotivation also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). Cross Stitch's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Demotivation sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cross Stitch ships an update every 6 weeks, Demotivation every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cross Stitch versus Demotivation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCross StitchDemotivation
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (166 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings166 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size363 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEYEWIND LIMITEDVASSILIOS TSAKIRIDIS

Bugs and requests

Cross Stitch

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes and won't save progress
  • Pictures not displaying after update
  • App not loading, blank screen
  • Pictures are blurry since last update
  • App doesn't work anymore
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  • Progress disappears when app is closed or phone is turned off
  • Completed pictures disappear
  • Purchased pictures are deleted
  • Free trial charged immediately
  • Money and imported images with progress disappeared after update

Requested features

10 requests
  • Bring back original version
  • Add Kpop section
  • Make picture size easier
  • Advance letters and numbers during coloring
  • Option to use two fingers for movement and zoom
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  • Tap titles to color without holding
  • Add more new pictures
  • Lock screen to prevent accidental movement
  • Double tap to fill larger areas
  • Tap on a color to go directly to that color

Demotivation

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Cross Stitch

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly$15.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$42.991 Year
One-time7
  • Coins Pack 1$0.99
  • Beginner Boost Pack 1$0.99
  • coins level1$4.99
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  • gift$4.99
  • coins level2$9.99
  • coins level 3$19.99
  • coins level 4$39.99
1 purchases

Demotivation

One-time1
  • Demotivation Premium$1.99

Questions

Is Cross Stitch free?
Cross Stitch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Demotivation free?
Demotivation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cross Stitch or Demotivation have ads?
Cross Stitch shows ads; Demotivation does not.
Which is updated more often, Cross Stitch or Demotivation?
Cross Stitch ships an update every 6 weeks, and Demotivation every 6 days. Most recently, Cross Stitch was updated on November 2, 2026 and Demotivation on November 5, 2026.

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