# Cross Stitch vs Stitch Creator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stitch Creator at 100% against Cross Stitch's 0%. Stitch Creator also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (17 vs 1). Cross Stitch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stitch Creator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. Cross Stitch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stitch Creator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stitch Creator has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Cross Stitch's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stitch Creator's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cross Stitch | Stitch Creator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-stitch/id1474620271/reviews) | **[4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitch-creator/id6470660972/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GORA Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140907952) | [Mikhail Kuznetsov](https://appshunter.io/developer/607228953) |

## What reviewers say

### Cross Stitch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-stitch/id1474620271)

This app helps embroidery enthusiasts manage their projects. Track progress, plan materials from a large database, and organize your embroidery plans and works in progress with photos and notes.

**Highlights:** Project progress tracking, Material planning, Large material database, Custom material addition, Embroidery kit list, Photo and comment notes

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stitch Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitch-creator/id6470660972)

Transform your photos into intricate cross-stitch patterns with ease. This application guides you through a simple three-step process to convert any image into a stitchable chart. You can then print or share your custom patterns to begin your next creative project.

**Highlights:** Photo to cross-stitch pattern conversion, Load images from Photo Library or camera, Specify pattern size and floss colors, Optimized cross-stitch chart generation, Print or share patterns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $1.99 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cross Stitch free?

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

### Is Stitch Creator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cross Stitch or Stitch Creator?

Stitch Creator is rated higher. Cross Stitch averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Stitch Creator averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.

### Do Cross Stitch or Stitch Creator have ads?

Neither Cross Stitch nor Stitch Creator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cross Stitch or Stitch Creator?

Cross Stitch ships an update monthly, and Stitch Creator monthly. Most recently, Cross Stitch was updated on October 10, 2026 and Stitch Creator on October 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.*