Comparison

ColorMemo vs Stitch Reader

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

Head to head
About

ColorMemo

A simple and elegant note-taking app that lets you organize thoughts, to-dos, and important information with colorful memos. Features include tag management, pinning, smart search, and data security.

Highlights
  • Colorful memos
  • Tag management
  • Pin important notes
  • Smart search
  • Card & List views
  • Image sharing
  • Widget support
  • Data security
Features
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ColorMemo is a simple, beautiful place for thoughts, plans, lists, and moments worth remembering. Give every note its own color and keep daily ideas easy to see. MAKE NOTES YOURS โ€ข Choose from a collection of carefully designed colors. โ€ข Pin important notes and switch between card and list layouts. โ€ข Organize ideas with tags and find content quickly with search. SHARE WITH STYLE Turn any note into a polished image. Choose from paper, receipt, handwriting, minimalist, and other distinctive styles, then share it with a tap. KEEP WHAT MATTERS CLOSE โ€ข Add widgets to your Home Screen for notes you want to see often. โ€ข Use Random Review to rediscover ideas from the past. โ€ข Continue writing across devices with iCloud sync. โ€ข Export your notes whenever you need a backup. PRIVACY BUILT IN Protect private notes with a passcode and biometric authentication supported by your device. Whether it is a quick thought, a daily journal, a reading list, or your next big idea, ColorMemo keeps writing simple, organized, and delightfully colorful.

About

Stitch Reader

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Stitch Reader turns a supported cross-stitch pattern into a clear interactive chart and keeps your progress on your device. Import a PDF, scan, or clear photo. Review the detected grid and thread legend before confirming anything. Once confirmed, choose a symbol, see remaining stitches, pan and zoom, mark progress, and undo mistakes without a network connection. What it supports: - Full-cross stitches - Clear PDF, JPEG, and PNG patterns - Validated multipage charts - Charts up to 100 x 100 cells Built for careful review: - Uncertain cells and page joins are blocked until checked - Source-page coordinates help you compare the chart with the original - Your confirmed library works offline - Portable backup and restore keep your charts and progress under your control Plan terms: Your first successfully processed pattern is free. Stitch Reader offers one auto-renewing yearly plan for processing additional patterns. The localized price is shown before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. The plan renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in App Store account settings. Saved local patterns remain available after expiry. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://omshejul.com/app/stitch-reader/privacy/ Try the included practice chart and process one pattern free. Additional processing requires the yearly plan shown in the app. Saved patterns, progress, backup, export, and deletion remain available if the plan ends. No account, ads, or tracking. Only process patterns you are allowed to use. Partial stitches, backstitch, beads, knots, blends, cropped grids, and unreadable legends are not supported in this release.

Screenshots

ColorMemo4 screens
Stitch Reader3 screens

Verdict

The call

ColorMemo and Stitch Reader are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. ColorMemo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stitch Reader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ColorMemo versus Stitch Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColorMemoStitch Reader
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews75.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better16.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size84 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuangzhou Charming Island Technology Co., Ltd.Om Shejul

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ColorMemo

One-time1
  • VIP$1.99
1 purchases

Stitch Reader

Subscriptions1
  • Stitch Reader Pro$9.991 Year

Questions

Is ColorMemo free?
ColorMemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stitch Reader free?
Stitch Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ColorMemo or Stitch Reader have ads?
Neither ColorMemo nor Stitch Reader shows ads.

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