# Stitchly vs Threadstone

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Threadstone at none against Stitchly's 2. Threadstone also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Stitchly's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stitchly sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Threadstone asks for nothing beyond the download.

Threadstone holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stitchly has 2.3K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stitchly | Threadstone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitchly-cross-stitch/id1467867656/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadstone-needlepoint-shops/id6769925978/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 79.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 40 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Subtlabs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124491603) | [RockWorks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896700623) |

## What reviewers say

### Stitchly

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

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


### Threadstone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadstone-needlepoint-shops/id6769925978)

Discover and review local needlepoint shops across the US. Log your visits, create wishlists, and connect with fellow stitchers. Find new shops for your next project or road trip.

**Highlights:** Shop directory and search, User reviews and ratings, Favorite and wishlist stores, Log shop visits, Interactive map view, Community features

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stitchly free?

Stitchly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Threadstone free?

Threadstone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stitchly or Threadstone?

Threadstone is rated higher. Stitchly averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Threadstone averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Stitchly or Threadstone have ads?

Neither Stitchly nor Threadstone shows ads.

---

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