Comparison

StitchBuddy HD vs Stitch Count

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

Head to head
About

StitchBuddy HD

Manage, edit, and preview machine embroidery designs on your mobile device. Modify designs at the stitch level, change thread colors, and sync across devices. Supports various file formats and printing options.

Highlights
  • Rotate, flip, move, resize designs
  • Modify designs without changing stitch count
  • Copy, paste, and combine designs
  • Change thread colors and palettes
  • 3D stitch display and zoom options
  • File management with previews
  • Convert between embroidery formats
Features
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Have your machine embroidery designs always at hand, wherever you are! Enjoy beautiful previews on your iPhone and iPad, manage and modify designs down to stitch level, and stay in sync with your computer. Features: • Rotate, flip, move, resize, or delete selected parts or the entire design. • Resize selected parts or the entire design (without adjusting the stitch count). • Copy and paste to duplicate parts, or to combine different designs. • Center a design in the hoop. • Add basting stitches to fix the underlay. • Change individual thread colors, or replace the entire palette. • Select from several different manufacturer thread charts. • Reorder threads and delete color changes. • Display options incl. zooming, 3D stitch display, or stitch structure. • File management with folders and design previews. • Print detail sheets via AirPrint. • Share design files, detail sheets, or real-size templates (PDF). • Multiple levels of Undo while editing. • Convert designs to other embroidery file formats. • Synchronization between different devices via iCloud. • Supports various storage locations including USB sticks. • Open designs in other applications or share by AirDrop. Supported import formats (read): • Janome JEF, JEF+, JPX, SEW • Brother PES, PEC • Melco EXP • Bernina EXP+ (not supported by Preview / Thumbnail) • Tajima DST • Pfaff VP3, KSM, PCS, PCQ, PCD Supported export formats (write): • Janome JEF • Brother PES v1.0 (130 x 180 mm), PEC • Melco EXP • Bernina EXP+ • Tajima DST • Pfaff PCS You can test StitchBuddy HD with all functions for free (saving designs is limited to 1,000 stitches). Unlock this limitation via In-App purchase if you like StitchBuddy HD and want to support its development ... and please share your experience with others by leaving a rating or review! Additional information, FAQs and video tutorials can be found at StitchBuddy's website. NOTE: StitchBuddy HD does not digitize embroidery designs.

About

Stitch Count

This app helps knitters and crocheters track their stitches and rows for multiple projects. It's suitable for beginners and designers, allowing note-taking and progress sharing. The tool can be adapted for any multi-step project.

Highlights
  • Stitch and row tracking
  • Multiple project management
  • Note-taking for designs
  • Progress sharing
  • Adaptable for various projects
Features
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Stitch Count is a simple app to help knitters and crocheters manage their stitches and rows. Its design is straightforward enough for those who just want an easy way to keep track of numbers, but it’s also great for designers who need to take notes and pictures while creating a pattern. You can manage multiple projects at once and share your progress. Stitch Count was created with knitting and crocheting in mind, but it can easily be used for any project that involves multiple steps.

Screenshots

StitchBuddy HD4 screens
Stitch Count4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: StitchBuddy HD at every 3 months against Stitch Count's every 18 months. StitchBuddy HD also leads on ratings volume (296 vs 12). Stitch Count's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. StitchBuddy HD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stitch Count sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for StitchBuddy HD against 4.3 for Stitch Count. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StitchBuddy HD has 296 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of StitchBuddy HD's written reviews are positive against 67% of Stitch Count's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StitchBuddy HD ships an update every 3 months, Stitch Count every 18 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
StitchBuddy HD versus Stitch Count: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStitchBuddy HDStitch Count
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (296 ratings)4.3 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.3% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings296 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthias ArndtMichael Sealand

Customer experience

StitchBuddy HD

All ratings296 ratings
Positive77.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative19.9%
Written reviews128 reviews
Positive63.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative30.5%

Stitch Count

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

StitchBuddy HD

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cannot open certain file formats (e.g., HUS)
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Unexpected behavior when importing designs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to create designs from scratch
  • Improve file transfer options (e.g., AirDrop)
  • Enhance color editing capabilities
  • Provide more comprehensive tutorials and documentation

Stitch Count

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

StitchBuddy HD

One-time1
  • StitchBuddy Go$19.99
4 purchases

Stitch Count

One-time4
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Great Tip$0.99
  • Awesome Tip$1.99
Show 1 more
  • Stupendous Tip$3.99

Questions

Is StitchBuddy HD free?
StitchBuddy HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stitch Count free?
Stitch Count is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StitchBuddy HD or Stitch Count?
Stitch Count is rated higher. StitchBuddy HD averages 4.1 out of 5 from 296 ratings, while Stitch Count averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.
Do StitchBuddy HD or Stitch Count have ads?
Neither StitchBuddy HD nor Stitch Count shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StitchBuddy HD or Stitch Count?
StitchBuddy HD ships an update every 3 months, and Stitch Count every 18 months. Most recently, StitchBuddy HD was updated on October 23, 2026 and Stitch Count on October 23, 2026.

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