Comparison

Just CrossStitch vs XStitch Plus

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

Head to head
About

Just CrossStitch

Access a digital magazine dedicated to counted cross-stitch, featuring charts, instructions, and material lists for intermediate to advanced hobbyists. Enjoy a free trial and optional subscriptions for regular and special issues.

Highlights
  • Counted cross-stitch magazine
  • Intermediate to advanced hobbyist focus
  • Easy-to-read charts
  • Detailed instructions
  • Complete materials lists
  • Includes Christmas Ornaments annual
Features
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30-DAY RISK-FREE TRIAL - Download and read the current issue for FREE for 30 days. Cancel within 30 days at no charge or do nothing and we'll begin your subscription. Just CrossStitch is the first magazine devoted exclusively to counted cross-stitch and the only cross-stitch title written for the intermediate to advanced-level hobbyist. Your subscription includes six regular issues PLUS the popular Christmas Ornaments annual (a $9.99 value!) at no extra charge. Each issue contains a bonanza of easy-to-read, cross-stitch charts that would otherwise cost up to $60 if purchased separately. Lavish photography, easy-to-read charts, detailed instructions and complete materials lists round out this terrific cross-stitch value. Join us as we create timeless heirlooms that will be treasured for years to come! ---------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase. -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. -If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

About

XStitch Plus

Manage your cross stitch projects and supplies with this comprehensive app. Track projects from start to finish, inventory threads and materials, and calculate fabric needs. Sync data across devices and share progress easily.

Highlights
  • Project Journal tracking
  • Stash inventory (threads, charts, linens)
  • Fabric calculator
  • Shopping list
  • Cloud data synchronization
  • Multi-device access
Features
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X-Stitch Plus is the best way to inventory and track all your cross stitch stash. This easy-to-use app was designed by cross stitchers for cross stitchers. Track all your projects from wish list to finished using the Journal feature. Load up to 5 photos per project. Use the inventory to track all your threads, charts, linens and embellishments. Tens of thousands of threads are pre-loaded so you don't have to type in details. Mill Hill beads are also pre-loaded so you can quickly add them to your inventory. Keep multiple photos for your charts and embellishments. Use the fabric calculator to easily determine fabric dimensions in inches and centimeters. The shopping cart helps ensure you remember exactly what you need when you're at the shop. And of course, these modules are interlinked so you can quickly share info between them, e.g., quickly create a Journal entry from one of your charts. Want to share? X-Stitch Plus supports sharing via Facebook, Twitter, E-Mail, Text and more. Another key benefit of X-Stitch Plus is all your data is stored in the cloud. View and update your data from any of your devices and they're all in sync. You can even access data from the original X-Stitch app. No need to reenter data. Check out the best cross stitch inventory app today with a 7-day free trial! Subscription Information Terms of Use: https://xstitchapp.com/?page_id=69 Privacy Policy: https://xstitchapp.com/?page_id=10 We offer one subscription: XStitch Plus Annual Subscription Subscription cost is $9.99 per year. It’s possible this will be shown in your local currency. Subscription provides full access to all app features with no restrictions. App features include Journal tracking with up to 5 photos per Journal item Inventory tracking for charts, threads, linens and embellishments Includes up to 5 photos per chart and 5 photos per embellishment Fabric calculator Shopping list Cloud storage Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Cost is $9.99 per year. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription.

Screenshots

Just CrossStitch4 screens
XStitch Plus1 screens

Verdict

The call

Just CrossStitch and XStitch Plus both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of XStitch Plus's written reviews are positive against 21% of Just CrossStitch's. XStitch Plus also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (1K vs 113). Just CrossStitch's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, 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. Just CrossStitch sells 35 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and XStitch Plus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Just CrossStitch against 4.8 for XStitch Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XStitch Plus has 1K ratings behind it against 113, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of Just CrossStitch's written reviews are positive against 79% of XStitch Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Just CrossStitch ships an update every 13 months, XStitch Plus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Just CrossStitch versus XStitch Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust CrossStitchXStitch Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (113 ratings)4.8 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.8% of reviews79.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1131K — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnnie's Publishing, LLCPerformTec Ltd.

Customer experience

Just CrossStitch

All ratings113 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive20.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative75.0%

XStitch Plus

All ratings1,021 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive79.3%
Neutral6.5%
Negative14.1%

Bugs and requests

Just CrossStitch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

XStitch Plus

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inventory data disappearing after subscription renewal
  • Login/access problems after updates
  • Inability to add certain thread types/brands

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to mark projects as completed
  • Integrate shopping list with inventory
  • Allow custom designer/fabric entries
  • Improve search and data entry workflows
  • Provide more project tracking capabilities

In-app purchases

35 purchases

Just CrossStitch

Subscriptions2
  • Just CrossStitch1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Just CrossStitch1 Month trial$19.991 Year
One-time33
  • September/Octob... (id:351028)$5.99
  • May/June 2013 (id:343472)$5.99
  • March/April 2013 (id:343473)$5.99
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  • May/June 2015 (id:343455)$6.99
  • January/Februar... (id:351026)$6.99
  • October 2016 (id:343443)$6.99
  • August 2016 (id:343445)$6.99
  • June 2016 (id:343446)$6.99
  • April 2016 (id:343447)$6.99
  • May/June 2014 (id:343464)$6.99
  • June 2017 (id:343437)$6.99
  • December 2018 (id:343422)$6.99
  • July/August 2014 (id:343463)$6.99
  • November/Decemb... (id:351024)$6.99
  • November/Decemb... (id:351023)$6.99
  • October 2021 (id:360567)$6.99
  • December 2016 (id:343440)$6.99
  • Oct-23 (id:720655)$6.99
  • Halloween 2014 (id:343462)$9.99
  • Halloween 2016 (id:343444)$9.99
  • Halloween 2019 (id:343417)$9.99
  • SIP Halloween 2018 (id:343426)$9.99
  • Halloween 2013 (id:343470)$9.99
  • Christmas Ornam... (id:352040)$9.99
  • September Octob... (id:352070)$9.99
  • September Octob... (id:352072)$9.99
  • Halloween 2022 (id:688531)$9.99
  • Ornaments 24 (pp:1003704)$9.99
  • Halloween 2017 (id:343435)$9.99
  • SIP Halloween F... (id:358040)$9.99
  • Halloween 24 (pp:1003710)$9.99
  • Halloween 2026 (pp:1143187)$12.99
  • Just CrossStitch$79.99
1 purchases

XStitch Plus

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Just CrossStitch free?
Just CrossStitch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XStitch Plus free?
XStitch Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Just CrossStitch or XStitch Plus?
XStitch Plus is rated higher. Just CrossStitch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while XStitch Plus averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.
Do Just CrossStitch or XStitch Plus have ads?
Neither Just CrossStitch nor XStitch Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Just CrossStitch or XStitch Plus?
Just CrossStitch ships an update every 13 months, and XStitch Plus every 6 weeks. Most recently, Just CrossStitch was updated on September 22, 2026 and XStitch Plus on September 21, 2026.

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