# BraceletBook vs Markup R

The clearest difference is rating: Markup R at 4.7 against BraceletBook's 4.1. Markup R also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). BraceletBook's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BraceletBook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Markup R sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Markup R holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Markup R has 3.1K ratings behind it against 413, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of BraceletBook's written reviews are positive against 66% of Markup R's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BraceletBook ships an update every 3 months, Markup R monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BraceletBook | Markup R |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (413 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braceletbook/id390289566/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markup-r-xp/id1559524491/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 413 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.2% of reviews** | 66.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 318 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sandbox s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/356112270) | [Kewin Lawson Smith Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503192202) |

## What reviewers say

### BraceletBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braceletbook/id390289566)

Discover and create friendship bracelets with a wide variety of patterns, from simple to complex. This app provides tutorials for beginners and a to-do list to keep track of your projects. Perfect for anyone looking to learn or expand their bracelet-making skills.

**Highlights:** Normal & alpha patterns, Easy and hard difficulty levels, Pattern filtering by skill, To-Do list for projects, Friendship bracelet tutorials

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Tons of patterns
- 💡 Great community
- 🚀 Helpful tutorials
- 👍 Convenient mobile app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 👎 Strict moderation
- 👎 Limited mobile features
- 🐛 Login and account issues
- 👎 Outdated app design

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Unable to log in or sign up
- Patterns and photos not loading
- Notifications and challenges not working

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and track completed bracelets
- Color customization for patterns
- Search and filtering improvements
- Offline mode for pattern access
- Ability to create and upload own patterns


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BraceletBook free?

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

### Is Markup R free?

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

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

Markup R is rated higher. BraceletBook averages 4.1 out of 5 from 413 ratings, while Markup R averages 4.7 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do BraceletBook or Markup R have ads?

BraceletBook shows ads; Markup R does not.

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

BraceletBook ships an update every 3 months, and Markup R monthly. Most recently, BraceletBook was updated on October 23, 2026 and Markup R on October 30, 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.*