# Stitchly vs TMG Studios

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Stitchly | TMG Studios |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitchly-cross-stitch/id1467867656/reviews)** | [4.7 (327 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tmg-studios/id1581390481/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 327 |
| Positive reviews | 79.5% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 40 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | +12 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Subtlabs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124491603) | [Fourthwall, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464239151) |

## What reviewers say

### Stitchly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitchly-cross-stitch/id1467867656)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $39.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $75.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tmg-studios/id1581390481)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Foul Tip Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Obsessed With Brooke Averick | $2.99 | per month |
| Company Lot Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Brooke and Connor Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| TMG | $7.99 | per month |
| Trillionaire Mindset | $7.99 | per month |
| TMG Studios | $13.49 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*