Cross Stitch Chart vs Countastic | Multi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cross Stitch Chart
Design your own embroidery patterns or track your progress on existing ones. Convert images to charts, mark stitches, and add notes to PDF patterns. This free version offers limited file creation, with an option to upgrade for unlimited use.
- Design custom embroidery charts
- Track progress with working mode
- Convert images to color charts
- Mark stitches on PDF patterns
- Add notes to PDF patterns
- Sync files with iCloud
- Export designs as PDF
Read full descriptionHide full description
With Cross Stitch Chart you design your own embroidery charts, or follow your progress of existing designs. - Draw you own designs - Use the Working Mode to highlight or mark finished stitches - Convert any image to a color chart - Cutout a chart from a PDF and mark stitches - Draw notes on top of a PDF pattern - Add your own colors - Change used symbols - Tap and hold on a PDF stitch symbol and select 'Highlight Symbol' to find matching stitches. - Store frequently used designs - Manually mark stitches without first converting a cutout - Sync your files with with iCloud - Export a PDF for your design This version is free to try out and limited in the number of files you can create. Upgrade to the Cross Stitch Chart Pro to unlock all features and create as many files as you like! No subscriptions, you only pay once.
Countastic | Multi
This app is a customizable counting tool designed for needlework projects like knitting, crochet, and cross-stitch. It allows users to track rows, stitches, or other project elements with an unlimited number of counters and offers features like PDF/image import and ruler guides.
- Import PDFs or images
- Unlimited customizable counters
- Project folders for organization
- Ruler guides for alignment
- Minimalist and user-friendly design
Read full descriptionHide full description
Countastic: Your Simple, User-friendly, Customizable Counting Companion! Countastic is the perfect counting tool for all needlework, from knitting and crochet to cross-stitch and needlepoint! Whether you're tracking rows, stitches, or anything else of your project, our app offers a user-friendly, minimalist design that makes counting a breeze. Create your projects, import a file (PDF pattern or image for example), and start counting with an unlimited number of counters. Key Features: > Import PDFs or Images: Easily upload your patterns or project files to track your progress directly on them. > Unlimited Counters: Add as many counters as you need to stay organized, all within one easy-to-use interface. > Customizable Counters: Personalize each counter with unique colors, names, and settings to fit your project’s needs. > Ruler Guides: Show or hide ruler guides to help align your progress with your pattern. > Project Folders: Organize your projects within folders. Whether you're keeping track of stitches, rows, or complex patterns, Countastic makes it simple, allowing you to focus on your creativity. Simplify your needlework with the power of a clean, intuitive design! (*knitting Row counter, crochet stitch counter, cross-stitch, knit and needlepoint.)
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cross Stitch Chart at 3.7 against Countastic | Multi's 3.0. Cross Stitch Chart also leads on ratings volume (61 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.5). Countastic | Multi's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 13%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Cross Stitch Chart sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countastic | Multi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cross Stitch Chart holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cross Stitch Chart has 61 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of Cross Stitch Chart's written reviews are positive against 50% of Countastic | Multi's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Cross Stitch Chart ships an update every 2 months, Countastic | Multi every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cross Stitch Chart | Countastic | Multi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (61 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 61 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Piet Hein van Cleef | Sylvain Huon |
Customer experience
Cross Stitch Chart
Countastic | Multi
In-app purchases
Cross Stitch Chart
- Cross Stitch Chart Pro$9.99
Countastic | Multi
- Pro Version$1.99
Questions
Is Cross Stitch Chart free?
Is Countastic | Multi free?
Which has better reviews, Cross Stitch Chart or Countastic | Multi?
Do Cross Stitch Chart or Countastic | Multi have ads?
Which is updated more often, Cross Stitch Chart or Countastic | Multi?
Other comparisons















