Comparison

Stitchly vs SOL

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

SOL

Book appointments at SOL SPA locations with this app. It offers 24-hour access to attendant-free services like hot detox yoga, massage, and spray tanning for a convenient beauty and rejuvenation experience.

Highlights
  • Book appointments
  • Hot detox yoga
  • Massage services
  • Spray tanning
  • 24-hour access
  • Attendant-free services
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The SOL SPA app is intended for members to book appointments at our SOL SPA locations. SOL SPA™ was designed to provide customers with a 1,2,3 approach to looking good and feeling great. 24 hour access to three attendant free service categories including hot detox yoga, massage, and spray tanning combine to provide the most unique and convenient beauty, mind and body rejuvenation experience ever.

Screenshots

Stitchly4 screens
SOL3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stitchly at 80% against SOL's 0%. Stitchly also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 3). SOL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. SOL asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stitchly holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stitchly has 2.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Stitchly's written reviews are positive against 0% of SOL's.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Stitchly versus SOL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStitchlySOL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.3K — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#191 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB59 MB
Age rating+1217+
DeveloperSubtlabsPlanet Beach

Customer experience

Stitchly

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

SOL

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

SOL

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Stitchly

One-time2
  • Special Offer$39.99
  • Full Version$75.00
None

SOL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stitchly free?
Stitchly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SOL free?
SOL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stitchly or SOL?
Stitchly is rated higher. Stitchly averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while SOL averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.

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