Stitchly vs Knitting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Create patterns from photos
- Draw custom designs
- Supports DMC and Anchor threads
- Includes advanced stitches
- Export as printable PDF
- Track stitching progress
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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
Knitting
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Knitting — Everything for knitting patterns in one app Knitting is a modern knitting pattern editor with convenient project organization and a built-in community of crafters. Create your own patterns, save them in your library, share your work and find inspiration in other users' projects — no need to search through websites and PDFs. Create patterns easily - Customizable grid up to 500×500 stitches - Quick symbol adding and editing - Support for different grid types - Pattern zooming and panning Symbol Editor Built-in library of 40+ standard knitting symbols, including: - knit and purl stitches - decreases and increases - crochet elements - empty and additional cells All symbols are designed in a unified style and remain readable even in large patterns. Projects under control - Create and store patterns locally - Auto-save progress - Copy and sort projects - Convenient grid management Community - Share your patterns - Download other users' projects - Keep everything in one place - Use ideas as a foundation for your own work Export Export patterns as high-quality images — save to Photos or send to anyone. Complete privacy The app works offline, doesn't collect personal data, and doesn't require registration to create projects. Who Knitting is for - crafters and pattern designers - knitting instructors - PDF pattern authors - bloggers and content creators If you work with knitting patterns — Knitting will become your essential tool. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Knitting at every 6 days against Stitchly's fortnightly. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Stitchly sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Knitting sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Stitchly ships an update fortnightly, Knitting every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stitchly | Knitting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Subtlabs | Andrey Zagibalov |
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
Knitting
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stitchly
- Special Offer$39.99
- Full Version$75.00
Knitting
- Премиум$9.991 Month









