Comparison

Just CrossStitch vs StitchedView

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

StitchedView

View and mark progress on cross-stitch patterns shared via iCloud. Save patterns locally or export them as images with color legends or CSV files. Test select features of the companion app.

Highlights
  • View cross-stitch patterns
  • Mark stitches in patterns
  • Save patterns locally
  • Export patterns as images
  • Export patterns as CSV
  • Test companion app features
Features
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Use this free app to view cross stitching patterns shared by users in iCloud created by the Stitched App. Use StitchedView to mark stitches in downloaded patterns while you cross stitch an actual work. StitchedView can also be used to test out a select number of features of the Stitched App. Cross-stitch patterns can be saved locally, or exported as an image with a color legend or as text in a CSV format for other applications.

Screenshots

Just CrossStitch4 screens
StitchedView4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StitchedView at none against Just CrossStitch's 36. StitchedView also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 13 months). Just CrossStitch's advantage is review sentiment (21% vs 0%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. StitchedView asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Just CrossStitch ships an update every 13 months, StitchedView every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Just CrossStitch versus StitchedView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust CrossStitchStitchedView
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (113 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings113 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnnie's Publishing, LLCEugene Liu

Customer experience

Just CrossStitch

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

StitchedView

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
None

StitchedView

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Just CrossStitch free?
Just CrossStitch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StitchedView free?
StitchedView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Just CrossStitch or StitchedView have ads?
Neither Just CrossStitch nor StitchedView shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Just CrossStitch or StitchedView?
Just CrossStitch ships an update every 13 months, and StitchedView every 3 months. Most recently, Just CrossStitch was updated on September 22, 2026 and StitchedView on August 18, 2026.

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