Comparison

StitchBuddy HD vs ClockWise Collection

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

ClockWise Collection

Catalog your antique clock collection with this personal organization app. It uses AI to identify clocks from photos and helps you record their history, notes, and restoration details. Keep your collection's stories and knowledge together in one place.

Highlights
  • AI-assisted clock identification
  • Catalog clocks with photos
  • Museum-style descriptions
  • Personal collection notes
  • Track restoration history
  • Search and browse collection
  • Local-first storage
Features
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ClockWise Collection ClockWise Collection is a personal cataloging app designed for antique clock collectors. Whether you're preserving a family heirloom or documenting an entire collection, ClockWise helps you organize your clocks, record their history, and keep important details together in one place. Using AI-powered image identification, ClockWise can help identify many antique clocks from photos and generate a detailed museum-style catalog record to use as the starting point for your own collection. Features • Photograph and catalog your clocks • AI-assisted clock identification • Museum-style descriptions and historical information • Personal collection notes and stories • Track restoration and conservation history • Search and browse your collection • Gallery Walk for immersive browsing • Local-first storage keeps your collection on your device ClockWise is designed for collectors who want to preserve not only their clocks, but also the stories and knowledge that make every collection unique.

Screenshots

StitchBuddy HD4 screens
ClockWise Collection4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ClockWise Collection at 5.0 against StitchBuddy HD's 4.1. ClockWise Collection also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). StitchBuddy HD's advantage is ratings volume (296 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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. ClockWise Collection asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ClockWise Collection 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StitchBuddy HD ships an update every 3 months, ClockWise Collection every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
StitchBuddy HD versus ClockWise Collection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStitchBuddy HDClockWise Collection
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (296 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings296 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthias ArndtShawn Craig

Customer experience

StitchBuddy HD

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

ClockWise Collection

All ratings2 ratings
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

ClockWise Collection

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

StitchBuddy HD

One-time1
  • StitchBuddy Go$19.99
None

ClockWise Collection

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StitchBuddy HD free?
StitchBuddy HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ClockWise Collection free?
ClockWise Collection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StitchBuddy HD or ClockWise Collection?
ClockWise Collection is rated higher. StitchBuddy HD averages 4.1 out of 5 from 296 ratings, while ClockWise Collection averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do StitchBuddy HD or ClockWise Collection have ads?
Neither StitchBuddy HD nor ClockWise Collection shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StitchBuddy HD or ClockWise Collection?
StitchBuddy HD ships an update every 3 months, and ClockWise Collection every 2 months. Most recently, StitchBuddy HD was updated on October 10, 2026 and ClockWise Collection on October 6, 2026.

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