StitchBuddy HD vs Shift Inspection
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Shift Inspection
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. StitchBuddy HD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shift Inspection asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | StitchBuddy HD | Shift Inspection |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (296 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 296 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthias Arndt | ARIN 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
StitchBuddy HD
- StitchBuddy Go$19.99
Shift Inspection
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is StitchBuddy HD free?
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Do StitchBuddy HD or Shift Inspection have ads?
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