Comparison

StitchBuddy HD vs H

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

H

Features
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HISP is the official app for subscribers of Hachn Internet Service Provider. Manage your internet service from your phone — fast, convenient and secure. Features: • Balance & status — see your account balance, tariff plan and service status at a glance. • Card top-up — recharge with Visa / Mastercard / ArCa via ARCA's secure page. The app never stores your card details. • Payment history — view every top-up and charge, with the resulting balance after each transaction. • Traffic — monitor your internet usage and sessions. • My services — internet, IPTV, your IP/MAC address and tariff details. • Support — call or message on Telegram right from the app. Available in Armenian, Russian and English. The app is intended for existing HISP subscribers. Sign in with your subscriber username and password. Contact: 093 91 59 16 · 099 91 59 16 · 055 91 59 16 · Telegram: @hachnISP

Screenshots

StitchBuddy HD4 screens
H4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: H at none against StitchBuddy HD's 1. H also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. H asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StitchBuddy HD ships an update every 3 months, H every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
StitchBuddy HD versus H: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStitchBuddy HDH
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (297 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings297 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthias ArndtDavid Balayan

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

H

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

StitchBuddy HD

One-time1
  • StitchBuddy Go$19.99
None

H

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StitchBuddy HD free?
StitchBuddy HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is H free?
H is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StitchBuddy HD or H have ads?
Neither StitchBuddy HD nor H shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StitchBuddy HD or H?
StitchBuddy HD ships an update every 3 months, and H every 4 months. Most recently, StitchBuddy HD was updated on November 13, 2026 and H on November 13, 2026.

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