Comparison

Stitchly vs TMG Studios

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

Head to head
About

Stitchly

Easily create custom cross-stitch patterns from photos or by drawing your own designs. Supports various stitch types and thread colors, with options to export as printable PDFs and track your progress. Perfect for both beginners and experienced crafters.

Highlights
  • Create patterns from photos
  • Draw custom designs
  • Supports DMC and Anchor threads
  • Includes advanced stitches
  • Export as printable PDF
  • Track stitching progress
Features
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Stitchly is the best cross stitch pattern maker app on iPhone and iPad. Easily create your own cross stitch patterns with this simple yet powerful app. • Perfect for beginners and professionals • Convert your photos or draw your own designs • Use DMC and Anchor thread, plus lots more • Use 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, backstitches, and French knots • Export your work as a printable PDF • Track your progress in the app • No subscriptions (pay once, enjoy forever) IT WORKS LIKE MAGIC When converting a photo, use our custom-built wizard tool to effortlessly choose the best settings for your image and see the results instantly. TRACE OVER IMAGES When drawing your own designs, you can show an image in the background. This can be super helpful as a reference to trace over. You can also show the original image after converting a photo, which makes tidying up your patterns even easier. MAKE YOUR MASTERPIECE Once your pattern is finished and you’re ready to get stitching, simply press play. You can view your pattern in the app, highlight symbols, and mark stitches as completed using the progress tracker. JOIN THOUSANDS OF HAPPY CUSTOMERS... "I can’t overstate my love for Stitchly. Every time I don’t see it on a top 10 softwares for cross stitch I’m shook. I‘ve been making and selling patterns for 5 years and have tried 3 other programs but Stitchly’s aesthetics, simplicity, and constant feature updates make it my number one favorite of all time." - By Nic806 on the App Store "This app is exactly what I’ve been looking for! I had been eyeing a few desktop apps but this app provides all the features I need in a cheaper, convenient, portable app- even better! I love how easy it is to make patterns and export them, even including the number of skeins needed in the export is so helpful." - By reydiant on the App Store "The best app for anyone that likes cross stitch. I’ve saved so much money on buying patterns and it’s also so much fun to be able to design my own. Love it. I never spend money on apps but this one was definitely worth it." - By TJ_172940 on the App Store BECOME AN AMAZING DESIGNER Our mission is to make it easier and more fun to create your own cross stitch designs. Why? Because being creative makes you happier and healthier. AS FEATURED BY APPLE Stitchly has been featured as App of the Day on the App Store. We are incredibly proud of this milestone and wish to thank all our wonderful customers for their continued support. FAQ Is the full version a one-time purchase? Yes. There are no subscriptions. You can create and export as many patterns as you like with the one-time purchase. Can I unlock my other devices using the same purchase? Yes. You can unlock the full version on your iPhone, iPad and Mac (M1 chip or later) with just one purchase. Can I share the purchase with my family? Yes. Family Sharing is enabled. Can I sell my patterns? Yes. You can also add your store details to your PDF exports. Do I have to buy the materials separately? Yes. The app is only for creating patterns. Can I use Stitchly for needlepoint? Yes. Many of our customers use the Stitchly app to create both cross stitch and needlepoint patterns. When using the app for needlepoint, just treat each square as one canvas intersection. Is Stitchly an alternative to Stitch Fiddle? Yes. Stitchly is an app, whereas Stitch Fiddle is an online platform. Stitchly is not affiliated with Stitch Fiddle. Where is my data stored? Your data is stored on your device. All processing is done locally on your device. Your data is never transmitted to third parties. TRY IT NOW Try Stitchly now on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. The full version is a one-time purchase. Find out more at stitchly.com Stitchly® is a registered trademark of Subtlabs Ltd

About

TMG Studios

Access all content from a podcast network, including videos, comics, and audio. Memberships unlock exclusive bonus content, ad-free viewing, special merchandise, and community features. Stay connected with the latest updates and exclusive offerings.

Highlights
  • Access all TMG Studios content
  • Latest videos, comics, and audio
  • Exclusive bonus content
  • Ad-free episodes
  • Exclusive merch drops
  • Community access
Features
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The TMG Studios app gives you full access to everything TMG Studios. Stay up to date with the latest TMG Studios Videos, Comics, Audio, and all other TMG Studios content. Join a membership tier to get exclusive access to bonus content, ad free episodes, exclusive merch drops, and a community that loves TMG Studios as much as you do. TMG Studios is a podcast network created by Noel Miller. --- Payments and Renewal: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage your subscriptions in your Account settings at any time after purchase Terms of use: http://tmgstudios.tv/terms-of-service Privacy policy: http://tmgstudios.tv/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Stitchly4 screens
TMG Studios3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: TMG Studios at freemium against Stitchly's paid. Stitchly's advantage is chart position (#191 vs unranked) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 327). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Stitchly sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and TMG Studios sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Stitchly against 4.7 for TMG Studios. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stitchly has 2.3K ratings behind it against 327, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 80% and 80% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stitchly ships an update fortnightly, TMG Studios every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Stitchly versus TMG Studios: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStitchlyTMG Studios
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better4.7 (327 ratings)
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.3K — better327
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
Best chart rank#191 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB51 MB
Age rating+1212+
DeveloperSubtlabsFourthwall, Inc.

Customer experience

Stitchly

All ratings2,334 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews332 reviews
Positive79.5%
Neutral9.3%
Negative11.1%

TMG Studios

All ratings326 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.5%
Negative9.5%

User reviews

Stitchly

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Great for designing patterns
  • 🎨 Easy to use and intuitive
  • 👍 Versatile tools and features
  • 💰 One-time purchase, no subscription
  • 🤝 Responsive and helpful customer support

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Limited free trial features
  • 🔢 Restricted canvas size
  • 🎨 Color accuracy issues
  • 🔀 Difficulty rearranging/moving pattern elements
  • 🔖 Lack of advanced stitch types (half, diagonal, etc.)

TMG Studios

From 327 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Frictionless experience
  • 👍 Great content and app
  • 💡 Bonus content and podcasts
  • 🚀 Smooth and easy to use
  • 👍 Loving the new app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with issues
  • 🐛 Randomly logs out users
  • 🐛 Playback issues and freezes
  • 🐛 Inconsistent user experience

Bugs and requests

Stitchly

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when importing certain patterns
  • Issues with grid and stitch alignment
  • Inconsistent behavior when using undo/redo

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more thread brands and colors
  • Implement layering and grouping functionality
  • Allow resizing and repositioning of the entire pattern
  • Improve PDF export options and customization
  • Add progress tracking and marking completed stitches

TMG Studios

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login and password reset issues
  • Compatibility problems on older devices
  • Playback stops unexpectedly during use
  • Orientation lock issues on iPad

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add download option for offline listening
  • Implement a 'played/unplayed' episode filter
  • Optimize app for iPad and tablet devices
  • Add a sleep timer and queue/playlist features
  • Improve Bluetooth/car audio integration

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Stitchly

One-time2
  • Special Offer$39.99
  • Full Version$75.00
7 purchases

TMG Studios

Subscriptions7
  • Foul Tip Monthly$2.491 Month
  • Obsessed With Brooke Averick$2.991 Month
  • Company Lot Monthly$2.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Brooke and Connor Monthly$7.991 Month
  • TMG$7.991 Month
  • Trillionaire Mindset$7.991 Month
  • TMG Studios$13.491 Month

Questions

Is Stitchly free?
Stitchly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TMG Studios free?
TMG Studios is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stitchly or TMG Studios?
Stitchly is rated higher. Stitchly averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while TMG Studios averages 4.7 from 327 ratings.
Do Stitchly or TMG Studios have ads?
Neither Stitchly nor TMG Studios shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stitchly or TMG Studios?
Stitchly ships an update fortnightly, and TMG Studios every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stitchly was updated on November 11, 2026 and TMG Studios on November 7, 2026.

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