# Markup R vs Stitchpoint

Markup R and Stitchpoint both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Stitchpoint's written reviews are positive against 66% of Markup R's. Stitchpoint also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). Markup R's advantage is ratings volume (3.1K vs 250). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Markup R sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Stitchpoint sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stitchpoint holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Markup R has 3.1K ratings behind it against 250, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Markup R's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stitchpoint's.

Markup R ships an update monthly, Stitchpoint every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Markup R | Stitchpoint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markup-r-xp/id1559524491/reviews) | **[4.9 (250 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitchpoint/id6759072297/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 250 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 318 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kewin Lawson Smith Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503192202) | [Barrett Schonefeld](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876676094) |

## What reviewers say

### Markup R

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markup-r-xp/id1559524491)

This app allows users to mark up any stitch chart from any designer. It can automatically detect grids, symbols, and colors from PDFs or photos, and even stitch together multi-page charts. Users can track progress, identify stitch counts, and utilize built-in shade cards for thread colors.

**Highlights:** Load any chart from any designer, Automatic grid, symbol, and color detection, Stitch multi-page charts together, Automatic symbol and thread color detection, Built-in shade cards (DMC, Anchor, Madeira), Track progress and statistics, Customizable markup tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Markup R-XP Full | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 🚀 Speeds up stitching process
- 💡 Helpful features like highlighting symbols and tracking progress
- 🤝 Excellent customer support and responsiveness
- 🎨 Customizable to user preferences

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with grid alignment and symbol recognition
- 💰 Yearly subscription cost may be high for some users
- 🔍 Steep learning curve for some features
- 🔌 Battery drain concerns with extended use

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes when marking up certain patterns
- Inconsistent symbol highlighting and placement
- Difficulty loading and aligning some scanned patterns

**Requested features**

- Ability to track floss stash and needed supplies
- Syncing across multiple devices
- Improved support for password-protected PDFs
- Font size controls for rulers and labels
- Rotation/flipping options for patterns


### Stitchpoint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitchpoint/id6759072297)

This app helps needlepoint enthusiasts track their projects, organize crafting supplies, and discover new stitches and inspiration. Connect with a community of fellow stitchers to see their work and learn from their techniques. Find your next project and manage your entire needlepoint journey.

**Highlights:** Project tracking from start to finish, Organize threads, beads, and needle minders, Wishlist for desired canvases, Stitch library with real examples, Inspiration bookmarking, Community feed of stitcher projects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Card | $7.99 | per month |
| The Skein | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Markup R free?

Markup R is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stitchpoint free?

Stitchpoint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Markup R or Stitchpoint?

Stitchpoint is rated higher. Markup R averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Stitchpoint averages 4.9 from 250 ratings.

### Do Markup R or Stitchpoint have ads?

Neither Markup R nor Stitchpoint shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Markup R or Stitchpoint?

Markup R ships an update monthly, and Stitchpoint every 3 days. Most recently, Markup R was updated on November 3, 2026 and Stitchpoint on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*