Comparison

StitchBuddy HD vs Shift Inspection

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

Shift Inspection

Features
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The ARINAlert Shift Inspection App enables users to control access to a forklift when used with the ARINAlert PIV Controller. The app will enable users to set up authorized users and define inspection questionnaire based on the type of equipment such as Propane powered, Electric or Diesel forklift. Shift inspection data can be stored locally or on a cloud based service. Proper use of this app enables users to ensure compliance with OSHA requirements around inspections and data recording. Any inspection failures can be sent to supervisors and maintenance for repair.

Screenshots

StitchBuddy HD4 screens
Shift Inspection3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shift Inspection at none against StitchBuddy HD's 1. Shift Inspection also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Shift Inspection asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StitchBuddy HD ships an update every 3 months, Shift Inspection fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
StitchBuddy HD versus Shift Inspection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStitchBuddy HDShift Inspection
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (296 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings296 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthias ArndtARIN Technologies, Inc.

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

Shift Inspection

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

StitchBuddy HD

One-time1
  • StitchBuddy Go$19.99
None

Shift Inspection

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StitchBuddy HD free?
StitchBuddy HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shift Inspection free?
Shift Inspection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StitchBuddy HD or Shift Inspection have ads?
Neither StitchBuddy HD nor Shift Inspection shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StitchBuddy HD or Shift Inspection?
StitchBuddy HD ships an update every 3 months, and Shift Inspection fortnightly. Most recently, StitchBuddy HD was updated on October 23, 2026 and Shift Inspection on October 21, 2026.

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