Comparison

StitchSketch vs Threadologie

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

StitchSketch

Create custom charts for various craft projects like cross-stitch, bead weaving, and knitting patterns. Convert photos into charts, draw with symbols, and utilize a real-time simulation view. Save, email, or print your designs in various formats.

Highlights
  • Design charts for cross-stitch, bead weaving, knitting, and pixel art
  • Convert photos into custom charts
  • Draw with symbols and various drawing tools
  • Simulate finished image with real view
  • Save, email, and print charts in PNG or PDF
  • Supports multiple color palettes and knitting symbols
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Design your own chart for your craft project! StitchSketch was developed by a creator of the popular software program "KG-Chart for Cross Stitch". This mobile version utilizes intuitive "touch" user interface of mobile devices. Features includes: - Design your own chart for craft works such as: Cross Stitch (Crossstitch), Bead Weaving, Iron Beads (Perler(R) Beads), Knitting pattern, Color Knitting, Pixel Art, and more! - This is also suited for drawing "dotted" pictures (Pixel Art), such as icons in low resolution - Convert your photo into a chart - Draw chart with a symbol in a cell - Maximum chart size is 250 x 250 - Pixel & Vector Drawing (Backstitch, Fractional Stitch, Hardanger) - Pinch to zoom - Generic color palette and Color Charts (palette) for: DMC(R), DFT, COSMO, Delica, Toho Best, Perler(R) Beads - Knitting Symbols (Amizu Kigou (JIS)) for designing knitting pattern - Rectangular cell size - Real view to simulate finished image - Undo / Redo - Drawing tools: Pencil, Rectangle, Ellipse, Flood Fill, Text - Selecting Tool: Selection and Cut/Copy/Paste/Rotate/Flip/Stamp - Edit colors and symbols - Save or Email a chart as native format or PNG image - Generate a chart in PDF for emailing or printing. - Organize charts with thumbnails - Support Dropbox - Notes: The chart file is not compatible with KG-Chart (win) right now. *** User's Manual / Tutorials are here: http://www.iktsoft.net/kgchart-en/StitchSketch/manual

About

Threadologie

Design intricate beadwork patterns with powerful yet simple tools. Convert images to bead designs, track your progress, and export professional charts. Suitable for both beginners and experienced crafters.

Highlights
  • Image-to-pattern conversion
  • Bead-by-bead tracking
  • Directional stitching guidance
  • Smart row navigation
  • Advanced color editor
  • PDF export with word charts
Features
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Create and follow seed bead patterns for peyote stitch, brick stitch and loom beading with Threadologie. Design bracelets, fringe earrings and other beadwork from scratch, turn a photo into a pattern, or choose a free pattern to get started. REAL BEAD COLORS AND REFERENCES Find bead colors from MIYUKI, TOHO, PRECIOSA ORNELA and MATUBO by manufacturer reference. Add them to your pattern palettes so you can identify the beads used in your design. Choose from available bead types, including MIYUKI Delica. FREE PATTERNS TO EXPLORE Browse the in-app library of free bead-weaving patterns and choose a project to follow. FROM PHOTO TO PATTERN Import an image to create an editable pattern. Refine the details, adjust the colors and make the design your own before you start beading. KEEP YOUR PLACE AS YOU BEAD Track your progress bead by bead or row by row, with directional arrows to guide you. Use tubular mode to follow compatible patterns worked in the round, including tubular peyote. DESIGN AROUND YOUR MATERIALS Edit and replace colors, build palettes and experiment with fringe layouts. Choose your bead type and size to estimate the finished dimensions. Save reusable shapes for future designs (Pro). EXPORT AND REOPEN YOUR WORK Export PDFs with word charts, bead counts, legends and QR codes (Pro). Add a cover photo of your finished piece. Scan a Threadologie QR code inside the app to reopen a compatible pattern and continue digitally. Designed for beginners and experts alike, Threadologie brings elegance, clarity, and ease to every step of your beadwork journey. Whether you’re crafting a bracelet, creating fringe earrings, designing peyote patterns for Etsy, or managing large loom projects, Threadologie helps you do it beautifully. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

StitchSketch4 screens
Threadologie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Threadologie at Free against StitchSketch's $9.99. Threadologie also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). StitchSketch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#23 vs unranked). On 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

Threadologie is free to download; StitchSketch costs $9.99 up front. Threadologie sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. StitchSketch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Threadologie holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 403 and 100 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of StitchSketch's written reviews are positive against 84% of Threadologie's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StitchSketch ships an update every 2 weeks, Threadologie weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
StitchSketch versus Threadologie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStitchSketchThreadologie
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (403 ratings)4.6 (100 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews84.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings403 — better100
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
Best chart rank#23 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB165 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMozusystems, LLCLucie Levices

Customer experience

StitchSketch

All ratings403 ratings
Positive80.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews220 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral13.6%
Negative13.6%

Threadologie

All ratings100 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive84.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.8%

Bugs and requests

StitchSketch

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Freezes when using certain characters in file names
  • Color selection issues after deleting colors
  • Inconsistent behavior when pasting designs
  • Printing issues (e.g. designs not fitting on page)

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add support for half stitches
  • Improve backstitch functionality
  • Increase canvas size limit
  • Implement auto-save feature
  • Add more stitch types (e.g. peyote, brick)
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  • Improve color management (e.g. custom palettes, color replacement)

Threadologie

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

StitchSketch

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Threadologie

Subscriptions4
  • Creators monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Creator Pro Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Creators Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Creators Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is StitchSketch free?
StitchSketch costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Threadologie free?
Threadologie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StitchSketch or Threadologie?
Threadologie is rated higher. StitchSketch averages 4.1 out of 5 from 403 ratings, while Threadologie averages 4.6 from 100 ratings.
Do StitchSketch or Threadologie have ads?
Neither StitchSketch nor Threadologie shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StitchSketch or Threadologie?
StitchSketch ships an update every 2 weeks, and Threadologie weekly. Most recently, StitchSketch was updated on October 29, 2026 and Threadologie on October 31, 2026.

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