Comparison

Cross Stitch Calculators vs Threadster

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cross Stitch Calculators

This app provides essential tools for cross-stitchers to plan projects accurately. It calculates fabric size, thread consumption, stitch counts, and project costs, streamlining the material estimation process for embroidery enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Canvas size calculation
  • Muline (thread) consumption estimation
  • Stitch count to embroidery size conversion
  • Project cost estimation
  • Support for popular cross stitch fabrics
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All calculators for cross stitch in one application. The application helps embroiderers calculate the amount of materials needed for a new embroidery project, making planning faster and more accurate. • Canvas calculator Allows you to determine the fabric size in centimeters or inches based on stitch count. Calculations support the most popular fabrics used for cross stitching. • Muline calculator Helps calculate thread consumption for a specified number of stitches. The result may vary depending on embroidery technique, single crosses and stitching style. For more accurate results, a tolerance value can be applied. • Stitches calculator Helps calculate the final embroidery size on the selected fabric for a given number of stitches in the pattern. • Cost calculator Helps estimate how much a finished cross stitch project can cost based on the materials used. Designed for cross stitchers, embroidery designers and needlework enthusiasts who want better planning, accurate calculations, and full control over their materials.

About

Threadster

Manage your thread inventory, projects, and color palettes with this comprehensive tracking app. It offers features for color matching, cost logging, pattern management, and creating custom palettes. Basic features are free, with advanced options available through a subscription.

Highlights
  • Inventory management for 3000+ threads
  • Color matching with real photos
  • Project cost and status tracking
  • Create reusable color palettes
  • Upload and manage PDF patterns
  • Custom thread and craft creation
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PLEASE NOTE: We now offer Basic and Pro subscription options to help manage your inventory, projects, and color palettes. Our Basic version is completely FREE, while our Threadster Pro subscription unlocks additional areas and features. Threadster also offers a 7-day free trial for new users. The free trial automatically converts to a 1-month Pro subscription, but this can be easily changed before the trial runs out if you decide that you’d prefer the 6 month or 12 month plan. You can find a full list of all the features below! **THREADSTER BASIC FREE FEATURES: • View & manage inventory for 3000+ DMC threads • Track inventory in whole & partial quantities • Customizable thread tracking • View similar threads for color matching • Auto add threads to Shopping List • Add custom notes for threads • Customizable inventory search & sorting • Export & print shopping lists • Light, Dark, & Monochromatic display • Data backup/restore options • Thread CSV Import (DMC only) **THREADSTER PRO SUBSCRIPTION FEATURES: • Create custom threads, crafts, & fabric • Create projects & reusable color palettes • Manage project status, priority, costs, & dimensions • Customizable project & palette search • Project start/stop timer & hourly rate calculator • Allocate inventory items to projects • View which projects items are assigned to • Create palettes from images with color picker • Find closest matching threads using hex codes • Assign matching threads to color palettes • Label threads & crafts for areas used in palettes • Create searchable tag library • Upload, view, mark, & print PDF patterns • Mass maintenance for inventory & shopping list • Thread CSV Import (Other brands, custom, & discontinued) After collaborating with the community, we're proud to offer a simple interface with the solutions you need to help manage thread inventories and projects of all kinds. Tired of not being able to easily track inventory, or need to color match with real photos of thread? Want to log costs for a project, save patterns, or create reusable color palettes? ..Threadster has you covered! Don't see a feature you need? We're always open to suggestions to help make Threadster the best it can be. If you have an idea you'd like to see implemented, simply contact us and we'll see if we can make it happen! Terms of Use: https://www.zeebam.com/threadstertermsofuse

Screenshots

Cross Stitch Calculators4 screens
Threadster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Threadster at none against Cross Stitch Calculators's shown. Threadster also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 62%) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Cross Stitch Calculators's advantage is ratings volume (322 vs 18). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Cross Stitch Calculators sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Threadster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cross Stitch Calculators against 4.6 for Threadster. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cross Stitch Calculators has 322 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Cross Stitch Calculators's written reviews are positive against 89% of Threadster's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cross Stitch Calculators ships an update every 6 weeks, Threadster every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cross Stitch Calculators versus Threadster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCross Stitch CalculatorsThreadster
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (322 ratings) — better4.6 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings322 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB96 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDiana BiałogrzywaArden Csolkovits

Customer experience

Cross Stitch Calculators

All ratings322 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.9%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.5%

Threadster

All ratings18 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Cross Stitch Calculators

One-time7
  • Threads$0.99
  • Premium 1 month$0.99
  • Premium 6 months$4.99
Show 4 more
  • Premium 1 year$9.99
  • Canvas$12.99
  • Premium Lifetime$19.99
  • Kit$49.99
3 purchases

Threadster

Subscriptions3
  • Threadster Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Threadster Pro$14.996 Months
  • Threadster Pro$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Cross Stitch Calculators free?
Cross Stitch Calculators is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Threadster free?
Threadster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cross Stitch Calculators or Threadster?
Cross Stitch Calculators is rated higher. Cross Stitch Calculators averages 4.7 out of 5 from 322 ratings, while Threadster averages 4.6 from 18 ratings.
Do Cross Stitch Calculators or Threadster have ads?
Cross Stitch Calculators shows ads; Threadster does not.
Which is updated more often, Cross Stitch Calculators or Threadster?
Cross Stitch Calculators ships an update every 6 weeks, and Threadster every 4 weeks. Most recently, Cross Stitch Calculators was updated on October 16, 2026 and Threadster on October 3, 2026.

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