Comparison

StitchBuddy HD vs DRAWings Snap

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

DRAWings Snap

This app allows users to purchase, edit, and export embroidery designs on their mobile device. It functions as a portable library with cloud syncing and offers advanced editing and lettering capabilities through in-app purchases. Users can preview designs, simulate stitching, and manage thread colors and fabric types.

Highlights
  • Purchase and download embroidery designs
  • Edit and scale designs with automatic density adjustment
  • Add lettering with pre-digitized fonts
  • 3D photorealistic design preview
  • Real-time stitching simulation
  • Cloud sync with iCloud and Dropbox
  • Convert designs to multiple formats
Features
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The first embroidery App to purchase, edit and export designs anywhere, anytime! Import, export,print and edit your own collection of designs no matter what their source is, that is whether you got them from your favorite Retailer or online, in all supported embroidery formats. Use your iOS device as a portable library, with automatic sync to iCloud and Dropbox! Editing capabilities (available as an in-app purchase) together with 1001 bonus embroidery designs. Scale your designs and automatically adjust the density of the embroidery design. Lettering capability (also in-app purchase) with 12 high-quality scaleable pre-digitized fonts together with 1000 bonus embroidery designs. Description DRAWings® Snap is the first embroidery App that gives you the freedom to conveniently purchase stitch designs from the Apple Store as well as modify your designs anywhere, anytime—even when you’re not connected to the Internet. Import and export your own collection of designs no matter what their source is, that is whether you purchased and downloaded it through our App, your favorite Retailer or online. Convert embroidery designs to other formats, suitable for your machine. Preview design in Photorealistic preview and stitching simulation to ensure perfection every time. DRAWings® Snap Feature List Embroidery Browser * Many free embroidery designs for download * Complete collection of embroidery designs to purchase through the Apple Store * Filter, sort and search embroidery designs * Select multiple designs and export them to stitch file and optionally ZIP them together * Show the embroidery designs grouped either by package or by category * US and Metric measurement system * iCloud® connection to sync purchases between machines * Dropbox® sync to display and export files sent from DRAWings® Pro v.6, Creative DRAWings® v.6, Wings' modular® v.5 and eXPerience® v.5 software Embroidery Viewer * 3D photorealistic preview of the embroidery design * Photorealistic, real-time simulation of the stitching process, with machine speed adjustment option and “move frame” ability; the sound of the machine can be muted or its volume adjusted from the Preferences. * Measure tool that allows you to measure your designs * Ability to change thread colors from a complete collection of thread color palettes (all major manufacturers) * Representation of the "shiny" effect of rayon/polyester thread, according to the move of the iPhone/iPod or iPad. * Change fabric type and fabric color for better preview of the final embroidery result. * Send the thread information that you will use in the specific design by email, add the quantity you need and use it as shopping list. * Show the design in the embroidery hoop and re-center it if necessary * Rename a design and add/edit tags Embroidery Editor (in-app purchase) * Ability to Undo and Redo any change you make * Scale, rotate or slant the design with automatic stitch density adjustment * Add, move or delete stitches * Add or remove color changes and thread trims * Change the embroidery sequence of a design, using sequence manager * Auto-fit a design to the size of the hoop Import and Export the following embroidery formats: * (.jef, .jef+, .jpx, .sew) Janome® * (.vp3) Hursqvarna Viking®/Pfaff® * (.exp) Bernina®/Melco® expanded * (.pec, .pes) Brother®/Babylock® * (.dst) Tajima® * (.xxx) Singer® * (.shv) Viking® D1 (import only) * (.pcm, .pcs) Pfaff®

Screenshots

StitchBuddy HD4 screens
DRAWings Snap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: StitchBuddy HD at Free against DRAWings Snap's $29.99. StitchBuddy HD also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (296 vs 47). DRAWings Snap's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 63%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

StitchBuddy HD is free to download; DRAWings Snap costs $29.99 up front. StitchBuddy HD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DRAWings Snap sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StitchBuddy HD holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StitchBuddy HD has 296 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of StitchBuddy HD's written reviews are positive against 75% of DRAWings Snap's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StitchBuddy HD ships an update every 3 months, DRAWings Snap every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
StitchBuddy HD versus DRAWings Snap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStitchBuddy HDDRAWings Snap
PriceFree — better$29.99
Rating4.1 (296 ratings) — better3.4 (47 ratings)
Positive reviews63.3% of reviews74.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings296 — better47
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthias ArndtWings Systems

Customer experience

StitchBuddy HD

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

DRAWings Snap

All ratings47 ratings
Positive59.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative36.2%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive74.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative22.4%

User reviews

StitchBuddy HD

From 296 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app for beginners
  • 💡 Excellent storage management
  • 👍 User-friendly and intuitive
  • 👍 Syncs between devices
  • 👍 Affordable pricing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Difficult to use
  • 🐛 Doesn't work as described
  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Limited functionality
  • 🐛 Cannot create designs

DRAWings Snap

From 47 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for beginners
  • 💡 Can import, manipulate, and customize
  • 📱 Usable on iPad/iPhone
  • 💰 Good value for money
  • ✨ Realistic 3D viewing mode

Room to improve

  • 👎 Advertised features not working
  • 👎 Dropbox import issues
  • 👎 Waste of money
  • 👎 False description
  • 👎 Only preview free graphics

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

DRAWings Snap

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Dropbox import not working
  • App crashes
  • App freezes
  • Dropbox file setup not showing files
  • Cannot get past rating screen
Show 4 more
  • Lost saved designs
  • App crashes on iPad opening
  • Web form for support is buggy
  • Image will not load when sent to Dropbox or email

Requested features

8 requests
  • Ability to split designs
  • Create simple designs with line work
  • Easy access to add basic shapes with fill
  • Fill custom shapes with merge/join/remove options
  • Outline options for shapes
Show 3 more
  • Ability to digitize on Mac or iPad
  • Add Brother PR 600 line of hoops
  • Ability to enter thread on hand for color combinations

In-app purchases

1 purchases

StitchBuddy HD

One-time1
  • StitchBuddy Go$19.99
10 purchases

DRAWings Snap

One-time10
  • CHR010$0.99
  • QLT004$0.99
  • QLT001$0.99
Show 7 more
  • QLT002$0.99
  • Fashion 1$4.99
  • Christmas 3$7.99
  • Studio Accents 1$7.99
  • Bertina Singles 1$32.99
  • Editing module package$49.99
  • Lettering module package$49.99

Questions

Is StitchBuddy HD free?
StitchBuddy HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DRAWings Snap free?
DRAWings Snap costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StitchBuddy HD or DRAWings Snap?
StitchBuddy HD is rated higher. StitchBuddy HD averages 4.1 out of 5 from 296 ratings, while DRAWings Snap averages 3.4 from 47 ratings.
Do StitchBuddy HD or DRAWings Snap have ads?
Neither StitchBuddy HD nor DRAWings Snap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StitchBuddy HD or DRAWings Snap?
StitchBuddy HD ships an update every 3 months, and DRAWings Snap every 2 months. Most recently, StitchBuddy HD was updated on October 23, 2026 and DRAWings Snap on October 22, 2026.

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