StitchBuddy HD vs The Image Converter □
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.
The Image Converter □
Easily transform your photos and documents into a wide range of image formats. Select your input, choose an output, and convert in seconds. Save, share, or open your converted files directly in other applications.
- Convert to SVG, JPG, PNG, GIF, and more
- Supports dozens of input formats including HEIC and PDF
- Fast cloud-based conversions
- Optional local conversions for speed
- Save, share, or open converted files
- In-app file browser for past conversions
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Quickly convert your photos to nearly any image format! 1. Select your input file 2. Choose your output format ( SVG, JPG, PNG, GIF etc. ) 3. Convert! It will only take a few seconds. 4. Save your file, or open it in your favorite app! Here are the output formats you can choose from: JPG, PNG, GIF, PSD, BMP, EPS, SVG, EXR, ICO, TIFF, TGA, WBMP, WEBP, ODD, PSD, PS, PDF You can convert from dozens of input formats, here are some of the most popular formats we support converting from: JPG, PNG, HEIC, PDF, SVG, EPS, WEBP, GIF, TIF, DOCX, AI, PAGES and many more! Save, Share or View your converted images in your favorite apps immediately. You can even browse your previously converted files with our in-app file browser. After conversion, you can immediately AirDrop your photos right to your Mac or another device. Conversions usually take less than 15 seconds! Conversion is done on a secure cloud server, which makes conversion easier, faster and much more battery-friendly. You must have an internet connection to use this app. Files are immediately deleted from the server after conversion. While the files are immediately deleted after conversion or cancellation, you should be aware that by using this app, you agree that your files will be sent over to internet from the app to the conversion server. We've also recently added support for local conversions for many popular conversion types. These conversions don't require a server, and are usually done almost instantly! We are continuing to add support for more local conversions with each update. This app includes an optional auto-renewable subscription (Premium Pass): Premium Pass beings with a free trial period, then an auto-renewable monthly subscription when trial ends. Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hrs before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your Apple Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free initial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://float.support/the-image-converter/privacy Terms of Use: https://float.support/the-image-converter/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Image Converter □ at 4.6 against StitchBuddy HD's 4.1. The Image Converter □ also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 292). StitchBuddy HD's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 29%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 The Image Converter □ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
The Image Converter □ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Image Converter □ has 17K ratings behind it against 292, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of StitchBuddy HD's written reviews are positive against 29% of The Image Converter □'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
StitchBuddy HD ships an update every 3 months, The Image Converter □ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StitchBuddy HD | The Image Converter □ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (292 ratings) | 4.6 (17K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews — better | 29.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 292 | 17K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthias Arndt | Float Tech, LLC |
Customer experience
StitchBuddy HD
The Image Converter □
User reviews
StitchBuddy HD
From 292 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great app for beginners
- 💡 Excellent storage management
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive
- 👍 Syncs between devices
- 👍 Affordable pricing
Room to improve
- 🐛 Difficult to use
- 🐛 Doesn't work as described
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Limited functionality
- 🐛 Cannot create designs
The Image Converter □
From 17K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⚡ Fast conversion
- 📤 Easy to save/share converted files
- 🎨 Good quality conversions
- 🤖 Reliable and consistent
Room to improve
- 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🔒 Limited free trial/conversion limits
- 🔁 Single file conversion only, no batch processing
- 🐛 Occasional conversion issues or bugs
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
The Image Converter □
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes or freezes on launch
- Conversion errors or failed uploads
- Incompatibility with certain devices/OSes
Requested features
4 requests- Batch conversion support
- More file format options
- Improved SVG conversion quality
- Ability to adjust/edit converted files
In-app purchases
StitchBuddy HD
- StitchBuddy Go$19.99
The Image Converter □
- Premium Pass7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Premium Pass$4.991 Year
- Lifetime Pass$9.99
- Lifetime Pass$12.99
- Lifetime Pass Promo$29.99
Questions
Is StitchBuddy HD free?
Is The Image Converter □ free?
Which has better reviews, StitchBuddy HD or The Image Converter □?
Do StitchBuddy HD or The Image Converter □ have ads?
Which is updated more often, StitchBuddy HD or The Image Converter □?
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