# stitch. vs Nekograms+

The clearest difference is monetization model: stitch. at free against Nekograms+'s paid. stitch. also leads on ratings volume (35K vs 120) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

stitch. holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: stitch. has 35K ratings behind it against 120, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 84% and 84% positive.

stitch. ships an update monthly, Nekograms+ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | stitch. | Nekograms+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitch/id1581052096/reviews)** | [4.5 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nekograms-plus/id1671723832/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 120 |
| Positive reviews | 83.7% of reviews | **84.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 900 MB | 572 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lykkegaard Europe Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276464042) | [Hungry Sky Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042708273) |

## What reviewers say

### stitch.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitch/id1581052096)

A casual puzzle game where you fill numbered grids to create beautiful embroidery patterns. Solve various levels and challenges to unlock new designs and enjoy a calming, artistic experience.

**Highlights:** Numbered grid puzzles, Create embroidery patterns, Thousands of levels, Realistic embroidery engine, Weekly limited edition content, Free stitch mode, In-game challenges

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing and calming
- 👍 Satisfying stitching experience
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and textures
- 💡 Variety of difficulty levels
- 🔒 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs, especially on larger puzzles
- 🔍 Hard-to-see numbers on dark backgrounds
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤔 Lack of challenge for experienced players

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing after completing a puzzle section
- Unresponsive controls on larger puzzles
- Inconsistent behavior when filling in stitches

**Requested features**

- Add more unique and complex puzzle designs
- Implement a zoom/pan feature to see the full puzzle
- Allow partial stitching as placeholders
- Add more background music options
- Implement a 'clear all' button


### Nekograms+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nekograms-plus/id1671723832)

Guide adorable cats to sleep by solving unique puzzles that combine nonogram and sliding mechanics. Collect stars by completing levels efficiently and explore different game modes, including daily challenges and an endless mode.

**Highlights:** Guide cats to sleep, Nonogram and sliding puzzle mechanics, Collect all stars, Daily puzzle mode, Endless mode, 160 levels across 4 worlds

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😻 Cute and adorable design
- 🧠 Challenging yet relaxing puzzles
- 😌 Stress-free gameplay experience
- ✨ Clean and pleasing user interface
- 🚫 Ad-free experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📈 Repetitive level design
- 🤔 Too hard for some players
- ⏳ Limited moves can be restrictive
- 😕 Lack of hints or solutions
- 📉 Gets boring quickly for some

**Reported bugs**

- Blank screen on startup
- Black screen on launch
- Portrait mode only

**Requested features**

- More levels needed
- Add more real levels
- Unlock cat skins for different rounds
- Add a clue or help feature
- Add a restart button on the main game screen


## Frequently asked questions

### Is stitch. free?

stitch. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nekograms+ free?

Nekograms+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, stitch. or Nekograms+?

stitch. is rated higher. stitch. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Nekograms+ averages 4.5 from 120 ratings.

### Do stitch. or Nekograms+ have ads?

Neither stitch. nor Nekograms+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, stitch. or Nekograms+?

stitch. ships an update monthly, and Nekograms+ every 5 weeks. Most recently, stitch. was updated on October 19, 2026 and Nekograms+ on October 16, 2026.

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