StitchBuddy HD vs SoloScribe
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.
SoloScribe
This AI-powered tool transcribes and summarizes audio recordings directly on your device, ensuring complete privacy. It offers flexible recording options, speaker identification, and works offline, transforming how you capture and process information.
- 100% on-device processing
- Intelligent AI summaries
- Flexible recording options
- Speaker identification
- Offline functionality
- Import audio files
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Turn your audio into organized knowledge instantly with SoloScribe—the only AI transcription tool that runs 100% on your device. SoloScribe transforms the way you capture information. Whether you are a student recording a complex astrophysics lecture or a professional tracking minutes in a boardroom, SoloScribe listens, transcribes, and summarizes for you. Best of all? Your audio never leaves your phone. WHY SOLOSCRIBE? - 100% Private & Secure Unlike other AI tools, SoloScribe processes everything locally on your iPhone. We don't upload your recordings to the cloud. Your data stays yours, always. - Intelligent AI Summaries Don't just get a transcript; get the gist. Configure your AI’s "verbosity" to match your needs: - Flexible Recording Live Capture: Record lectures and meetings in real-time. Background Recording: Keep recording even when your phone is locked or you're using other apps. Import Audio: Have a file from a voice recorder? Import it instantly for transcription. - Key Features: Speaker Identification: Automatically distinguish between lecturers and speakers. No Internet Required: Works completely offline. Stop writing and start listening. Download SoloScribe today and let your iPhone take the notes. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/soloscribeprivacy/home
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SoloScribe at 5.0 against StitchBuddy HD's 4.1. SoloScribe also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). StitchBuddy HD's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (296 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and SoloScribe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SoloScribe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StitchBuddy HD has 296 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
StitchBuddy HD ships an update every 3 months, SoloScribe weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StitchBuddy HD | SoloScribe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (296 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 296 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Matthias Arndt | John Harding |
Customer experience
StitchBuddy HD
SoloScribe
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
SoloScribe
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
StitchBuddy HD
- StitchBuddy Go$19.99
SoloScribe
- Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
- SoloScribe Premium$4.99
Questions
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