Comparison

StitchBuddy HD vs Stitch Creator

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 Creator

Transform your photos into intricate cross-stitch patterns with ease. This application guides you through a simple three-step process to convert any image into a stitchable chart. You can then print or share your custom patterns to begin your next creative project.

Highlights
  • Photo to cross-stitch pattern conversion
  • Load images from Photo Library or camera
  • Specify pattern size and floss colors
  • Optimized cross-stitch chart generation
  • Print or share patterns
Features
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Turn your photos and ideas into beautiful stitch patterns with Stitch Creator. Whether you are designing for cross-stitch, needlepoint, or pixel-style projects, Stitch Creator helps you create clean, customizable patterns right from your iPhone or iPad. Import an image, adjust colors and details, and preview your design before you start stitching. Features: - Convert photos into stitch-friendly patterns - Edit and refine pattern details with intuitive tools - Adjust colors and simplify palettes for cleaner results - Zoom and pan for precise editing and pattern checking - Save and organize your patterns in your personal library - Designed for both beginners and experienced stitchers From quick inspiration to detailed projects, Stitch Creator gives you the control you need to craft patterns you will love to stitch.

Screenshots

StitchBuddy HD4 screens
Stitch Creator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stitch Creator at 4.8 against StitchBuddy HD's 4.1. Stitch Creator also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). StitchBuddy HD's advantage is ratings volume (296 vs 17). On price, 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

Both are free to download. StitchBuddy HD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stitch Creator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stitch Creator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StitchBuddy HD has 296 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of StitchBuddy HD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stitch Creator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StitchBuddy HD ships an update every 3 months, Stitch Creator monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
StitchBuddy HD versus Stitch Creator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStitchBuddy HDStitch Creator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (296 ratings)4.8 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings296 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthias ArndtMikhail Kuznetsov

Customer experience

StitchBuddy HD

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

Stitch Creator

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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 Creator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

StitchBuddy HD

One-time1
  • StitchBuddy Go$19.99
1 purchases

Stitch Creator

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription7 Days trial$1.993 Months

Questions

Is StitchBuddy HD free?
StitchBuddy HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stitch Creator free?
Stitch Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StitchBuddy HD or Stitch Creator?
Stitch Creator is rated higher. StitchBuddy HD averages 4.1 out of 5 from 296 ratings, while Stitch Creator averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.
Do StitchBuddy HD or Stitch Creator have ads?
Neither StitchBuddy HD nor Stitch Creator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StitchBuddy HD or Stitch Creator?
StitchBuddy HD ships an update every 3 months, and Stitch Creator monthly. Most recently, StitchBuddy HD was updated on October 23, 2026 and Stitch Creator on October 24, 2026.

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