StitchPal vs Luca
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StitchPal
This app helps cross-stitchers manage their projects. Users can add patterns, track progress with photos, and share their work with friends. It aims to make the crafting experience more enjoyable and organized.
- Add cross-stitch patterns
- Track project progress
- Take progress photos
- Share projects with friends
- Easy-to-use interface
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StitchPal is the cross stitcher's ultimate companion! Add your patterns, track your progress, share with your friends! StitchPal is a fun, easy way to track your cross stitching. Take photos of your progress, follow along as you complete your pattern. Make your projects more fun with StitchPal!
Luca
Discover high-quality needlecraft kits for cross stitch and embroidery. Explore a diverse range of designs, from pillowcases to children's toys, using premium yarns and fabrics. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters looking to create beautiful embroidered items.
- High-quality needlecraft kits
- Cross stitch and embroidery designs
- Premium 'Anchor' yarns
- Premium 'Zweigart' fabrics
- Kits for pillowcases, postcards, garments
- Children's toys and Christmas ornaments
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Embark on a creative journey with Luca-S Stitch Kits, your go-to app for high-quality needlecraft products. Founded in 1992, Luca-S is a renowned Moldovan company committed to delivering the finest cross stitch and embroidery kits. Discover a diverse range of kits featuring 'Anchor' yarns and 'Zweigart' fabrics, designed to inspire beginners and seasoned crafters alike. Explore our collection of embroidered items including pillowcases, postcards, and garments with ethnic flair. Perfect your craft with kits for children’s toys, Christmas ornaments, and more. Our dedication to quality, innovation, and convenience makes Luca-S a top choice for embroidery enthusiasts in over 50 countries. Join our community and transform your artistic vision into a beautiful reality with Luca-S Stitch Kits!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Luca at none against StitchPal's 2. Luca also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6). StitchPal's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. StitchPal sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Luca asks for nothing beyond the download.
Luca holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 7 respectively.
StitchPal ships an update every 3 weeks, Luca every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StitchPal | Luca |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (17 ratings) | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Davis | Endoplazmik |
Customer experience
StitchPal
Luca
In-app purchases
StitchPal
- Remove banner ads$0.99
- StitchPal Premium$2.99
Luca
No in-app purchases
