Comparison

StitchBuddy HD vs The Image Converter □

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

StitchBuddy HD4 screens
The Image Converter □4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
StitchBuddy HD versus The Image Converter □: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStitchBuddy HDThe Image Converter □
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (292 ratings)4.6 (17K ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.3% of reviews — better29.2% of reviews
Number of ratings29217K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthias ArndtFloat Tech, LLC

Customer experience

StitchBuddy HD

All ratings292 ratings
Positive76.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative20.2%
Written reviews128 reviews
Positive63.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative30.5%

The Image Converter □

All ratings16,610 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews353 reviews
Positive29.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative67.4%

User reviews

StitchBuddy HD

From 292 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

1 purchases

StitchBuddy HD

One-time1
  • StitchBuddy Go$19.99
5 purchases

The Image Converter □

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Pass7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Pass$4.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Pass$9.99
  • Lifetime Pass$12.99
  • Lifetime Pass Promo$29.99

Questions

Is StitchBuddy HD free?
StitchBuddy HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Image Converter □ free?
The Image Converter □ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StitchBuddy HD or The Image Converter □?
The Image Converter □ is rated higher. StitchBuddy HD averages 4.1 out of 5 from 292 ratings, while The Image Converter □ averages 4.6 from 17K ratings.
Do StitchBuddy HD or The Image Converter □ have ads?
Neither StitchBuddy HD nor The Image Converter □ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StitchBuddy HD or The Image Converter □?
StitchBuddy HD ships an update every 3 months, and The Image Converter □ every 5 months. Most recently, StitchBuddy HD was updated on September 7, 2026 and The Image Converter □ on September 23, 2026.

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