Stitcher Pixel Art vs KnitPatternCreator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stitcher Pixel Art
Create pixel art and cross-stitch patterns on a digital canvas. Easily draw, fill, and trace images, with tools like a palette selector and eraser. Export your designs as images for sharing or further use.
- Pixel art canvas
- Cross-stitch pattern design
- Palette selection
- Drawing and filling tools
- Image tracing
- Export designs as images
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Simple utility for pixel art and cross-stitching patterns. Features include: • Palette selection • Eraser • Drag or tap to draw • Long press to fill • Image trace • Gridline toggle • Export as image Also available in the Mac App Store for cross-platform creation.
KnitPatternCreator
Design custom knitting patterns with a variety of stitch symbols and color options. Save, print, and share your creations, with features like undo/redo and zoom for easy editing. Includes 6 free patterns to get you started.
- Customizable knit stitch symbols
- Color selection for yarn simulation
- Repeat box functionality
- Cut, copy, and paste stitches
- Unlimited undo/redo
- Zoom and resize patterns
- Print and share patterns
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Create your own knitting patterns with Knitting Pattern Creator. Save, print and share your patterns. Comes with 6 free patterns. One Time Only Activation is $2.99 List of options: 1. Select any knit stitch symbol you want and place it on the knit pattern graph (includes cable knit symbols) 2. Change the color of any square on the grid to change the knit yarn color 3. Add a repeat boxes to show the set of knitting stiches that you should repeat 4. Cut/copy/paste knitting stitches on your knit pattern graph 5. Unlimited Undo/Redo feature 6. Zoom in/Zoom out on your knitting pattern 7. Resize your knitting pattern. 8. Print your pattern to a printer 9. Share your knitting pattern to yourself and others using, text, email etc. 10. Save your knitting pattern
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stitcher Pixel Art at 43% against KnitPatternCreator's 0%. Stitcher Pixel Art also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). KnitPatternCreator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. KnitPatternCreator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stitcher Pixel Art asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stitcher Pixel Art | KnitPatternCreator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (125 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 125 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harry Shamansky | Sand Castle Designs, Inc |
Customer experience
Stitcher Pixel Art
KnitPatternCreator
In-app purchases
Stitcher Pixel Art
No in-app purchases
KnitPatternCreator
- Knit Pattern Creator Activate$2.99
Questions
Is Stitcher Pixel Art free?
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