# Stitchly vs Beadium

The clearest difference is rating: Stitchly at 4.8 against Beadium's 4.0. Stitchly also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 8). Beadium's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs paid). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stitchly sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Beadium sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stitchly holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stitchly has 2.3K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Stitchly ships an update fortnightly, Beadium every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stitchly | Beadium |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitchly-cross-stitch/id1467867656/reviews)** | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beadium-beading-patterns/id6780272641/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 79.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 40 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Subtlabs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124491603) | [Tetiana Diachek](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780272643) |

## 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


### Beadium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beadium-beading-patterns/id6780272641)

Design and weave intricate bead patterns with a comprehensive studio. Convert photos into beadable charts and follow row-by-row instructions. Access a community library and manage your bead inventory.

**Highlights:** Peyote, brick stitch, loom, and triangle pattern design, Photo to bead chart conversion, Interactive row-by-row Beading Mode, Miyuki Delica color catalog, Bead inventory management, Community pattern library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beadium Pro — Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Beadium Pro — Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stitchly free?

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

### Is Beadium free?

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

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

Stitchly is rated higher. Stitchly averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Beadium averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Stitchly or Beadium have ads?

Neither Stitchly nor Beadium shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stitchly or Beadium?

Stitchly ships an update fortnightly, and Beadium every 9 days. Most recently, Stitchly was updated on November 10, 2026 and Beadium on November 10, 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.*