# Exactly vs XStitch Plus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: XStitch Plus at 80% against Exactly's 27%. XStitch Plus also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (1K vs 14). Exactly's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XStitch Plus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Exactly asks for nothing beyond the download.

XStitch Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XStitch Plus has 1K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Exactly's written reviews are positive against 80% of XStitch Plus's.

Exactly ships an update every 5 months, XStitch Plus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exactly | XStitch Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exactly/id315268140/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xstitch-plus/id1281394467/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.5% of reviews | **79.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 3 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Exact Editions Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/315268143) | [PerformTec Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/906882971) |

## What reviewers say

### Exactly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exactly/id315268140)

Access magazines and newspapers on your iPad and iPhone in their original full-color format. Enjoy interactive features like live web links and zoom capabilities. Explore free content from numerous publications or use your subscription for the latest issues.

**Highlights:** Full-color digital editions, Live web links, Zoom and swipe navigation, Thumbnail page view, Bookmark pages, Offline reading sync

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### XStitch Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xstitch-plus/id1281394467)

Manage your cross stitch projects and supplies with this comprehensive app. Track projects from start to finish, inventory threads and materials, and calculate fabric needs. Sync data across devices and share progress easily.

**Highlights:** Project Journal tracking, Stash inventory (threads, charts, linens), Fabric calculator, Shopping list, Cloud data synchronization, Multi-device access

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent organizational tool
- 📊 Helpful inventory tracking
- 🛒 Useful shopping list feature
- 📸 Ability to add photos of projects
- 🔍 Comprehensive thread/fabric database

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 No option to add custom designers
- 🔍 Difficult to search/add threads
- 🗂️ Lack of project management features
- 🔄 Inconsistent sync/login issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Inventory data disappearing after subscription renewal
- Login/access problems after updates
- Inability to add certain thread types/brands

**Requested features**

- Add ability to mark projects as completed
- Integrate shopping list with inventory
- Allow custom designer/fabric entries
- Improve search and data entry workflows
- Provide more project tracking capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exactly free?

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

### Is XStitch Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Exactly or XStitch Plus?

XStitch Plus is rated higher. Exactly averages 2.2 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while XStitch Plus averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do Exactly or XStitch Plus have ads?

Neither Exactly nor XStitch Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Exactly or XStitch Plus?

Exactly ships an update every 5 months, and XStitch Plus every 6 weeks. Most recently, Exactly was updated on September 24, 2026 and XStitch Plus on September 26, 2026.

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