Comparison

HeyPhoto vs iStitcher

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

Head to head
About

HeyPhoto

Easily print photos from your phone using a WiFi or Bluetooth connection. Features include AR video printing, photo album printing, and ID photo printing for travel.

Highlights
  • WiFi/Bluetooth connection
  • AR video printing
  • Photo album printing
  • ID photo printing
  • Print anytime, anywhere
Features
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[Introduction] HeyPhoto is an application developed by Hanin company for its thermal sublimation photo printer series in the field of consumption. It supports WiFi/Bluetooth connection and is convenient for you to print wonderful moments anytime, anywhere. [Function] --AR video printing, to explore the story behind the photos; --Photo album printing, to record your life anytime anywhere; --ID photo printing, to print ID photo for travel anytime Customer service email: cs2@hprt.com

About

iStitcher

Plan and track your knitting and crocheting projects with this app. Save photos, notes, and build custom charts to manage every step from idea to completion.

Highlights
  • Project planning
  • Photo and note saving
  • Chart building
  • Full process control
  • Knitting and crocheting tools
Features
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Design, organize, and create knitting and crochet patterns in one powerful app. Create Charts with Ease • Colorwork Charts – design pixel-style colorwork patterns on customizable grids. Perfect for knitting, crochet, tapestry crochet, and other colorwork projects. • Symbol Charts – build knitting and crochet charts using standard stitch symbols. • Free Form Charts – the ultimate chart editor with complete creative freedom. Place symbols anywhere, customize colors, resize, rotate, flip, and modify elements to create virtually any pattern. • Sketches – draw ideas, notes, and project concepts directly in the app. Keep Everything Organized Create projects and store all your work in one place: • Charts and pattern diagrams • Project photos and progress images • Notes and descriptions • References and planning materials Built-in Templates Get started quickly with ready-made templates and examples for common knitting and crochet projects. Powerful Calculators Save time with a collection of helpful knitting and crochet calculators, including: • Gauge Helper • Row Counter • Increase & Decrease Calculators • And many more tools designed to simplify pattern planning and project management. Premium Features Unlock Premium to get: • Unlimited projects • Advanced charting and customization tools • Access to all professional design features Subscription Information Premium features are available through an auto-renewing subscription. • Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple Account Settings. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Subscriptions and payments are managed by Apple through your App Store account. Whether you’re creating a simple stitch diagram, a detailed colorwork chart, or a complex crochet pattern, this app provides everything you need to bring your ideas to life. Privacy Policy: https://www.apps-laboratory.com/privacy-policy-istitcher Terms of Use : https://www.apps-laboratory.com/terms-of-use-istitcher

Screenshots

HeyPhoto4 screens
iStitcher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iStitcher at 3.9 against HeyPhoto's 3.0. iStitcher also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 24%). HeyPhoto's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (148 vs 19). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iStitcher sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. HeyPhoto asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iStitcher holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HeyPhoto has 148 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of HeyPhoto's written reviews are positive against 50% of iStitcher's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HeyPhoto ships an update every 3 weeks, iStitcher every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HeyPhoto versus iStitcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeyPhotoiStitcher
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (148 ratings)3.9 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.7% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings148 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXiamen Hanin Co.,Ltd.Karamanets Oleksandr

Customer experience

HeyPhoto

All ratings147 ratings
Positive45.6%
Neutral8.2%
Negative46.3%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive23.7%
Neutral13.6%
Negative62.7%

iStitcher

All ratings19 ratings
Positive73.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

HeyPhoto

Reported bugs

26 issues
  • Photos come out dull and with lines
  • Printer randomly dies during printing
  • App crashes when editing photos
  • Margins are inaccurate, especially with frames
  • Cannot connect to Bluetooth/WiFi
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  • App shows 'No paper' or 'Paper jam' erroneously
  • Cartridges without QR codes are unusable
  • Colors are inaccurate (brownish/yellowish)
  • Print jobs time out after 1-2 prints
  • App fails to connect to the printer
  • Size options in the app are not working correctly
  • App gets stuck buffering when printer is not detected
  • Cannot delete individual photos from a collage
  • Paper jams frequently
  • Unable to add photos to the app
  • Connection issues between app and printer
  • App shows blank pages when printing
  • Printer jams and won't turn on
  • No option to delete photos from the app
  • Mileage/QR code scanning functionality is missing or broken
  • AR pictures are not working after app updates
  • App cannot access photos on the phone
  • No visible print button in the app
  • Printer requires a driver that is not included
  • App gives QR code email errors
  • New app versions are less functional than older ones

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add option to resize frames
  • Add review of paper before printing showing crop
  • Add more versatile decoration options and fonts
  • Add more templates like HP Sprocket
  • Add ability to delete individual photos from collages
Show 4 more
  • Add option for borderless prints
  • Improve AR picture functionality
  • Add specific size options (e.g., 2x3)
  • Allow users to download older versions of the app

iStitcher

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HeyPhoto

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

iStitcher

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Annually$29.991 Year

Questions

Is HeyPhoto free?
HeyPhoto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iStitcher free?
iStitcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HeyPhoto or iStitcher?
iStitcher is rated higher. HeyPhoto averages 3.0 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while iStitcher averages 3.9 from 19 ratings.
Do HeyPhoto or iStitcher have ads?
Neither HeyPhoto nor iStitcher shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HeyPhoto or iStitcher?
HeyPhoto ships an update every 3 weeks, and iStitcher every 2 weeks. Most recently, HeyPhoto was updated on October 25, 2026 and iStitcher on October 24, 2026.

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