Stitcher Pixel Art vs AB_AR
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.
AB_AR
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AB_AR is an Augmented Reality experience developed for artist Angela Bulloch. The AB_AR application will be running from 1.9-1.12.2024 for the duration of the 15th Gwangju Biennale. Make sure to turn off Silent mode to experience the AR sound works To access the target images online, go to https://app.angelabulloch.com/target_stone.jpg https://app.angelabulloch.com/target_textile_beanbag.jpg https://app.angelabulloch.com/target_window.jpeg
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Stitcher Pixel Art at none against AB_AR's shown. AB_AR's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 27.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Stitcher Pixel Art ships an update every 3 months, AB_AR every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Stitcher Pixel Art | AB_AR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (125 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 125 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 442 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harry Shamansky | Angela Bulloch |
Bugs and requests
Stitcher Pixel Art
Reported bugs
10 issues- App opens to a blank/black screen
- Existing patterns not loading
- Cannot open old or make new designs after iOS update
- Work disappears after switching apps
- Pattern deleted after an hour of work
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- App crashes when trying to save
- Fills all squares with one color when holding down
- Cannot undo mistakes
- App closes when starting a pattern
- Design erases near completion
Requested features
7 requests- Ability to save work reliably
- Larger grid size options
- Zoom functionality for larger patterns
- Backstitching for lettering/outlining
- Ability to move colors in the palette
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- Option to put a color behind squares with opacity
- Save pattern with tracing image behind
AB_AR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stitcher Pixel Art
No in-app purchases
AB_AR
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Stitcher Pixel Art free?
Is AB_AR free?
Do Stitcher Pixel Art or AB_AR have ads?
Which is updated more often, Stitcher Pixel Art or AB_AR?
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