# Just CrossStitch vs StitchPal

Just CrossStitch and StitchPal both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of StitchPal's written reviews are positive against 21% of Just CrossStitch's. StitchPal also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Just CrossStitch's advantage is ratings volume (117 vs 18). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Just CrossStitch sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and StitchPal sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Just CrossStitch against 4.7 for StitchPal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Just CrossStitch has 117 ratings behind it against 18, 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 71% of StitchPal's.

Just CrossStitch ships an update every 13 months, StitchPal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just CrossStitch | StitchPal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-crossstitch/id626199233/reviews)** | [4.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitchpal/id1550536005/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 20.8% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Annie's Publishing, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/453992450) | [Mark Davis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499759461) |

## What reviewers say

### Just CrossStitch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-crossstitch/id626199233)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Just CrossStitch | $1.99 | per month |
| Just CrossStitch | $19.99 | per year |
| September/Octob... (id:351028) | $5.99 | one-time |
| March/April 2013 (id:343473) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Halloween 2014 (id:343462) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Halloween 2016 (id:343444) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Halloween 2013 (id:343470) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Ornam... (id:352040) | $9.99 | one-time |
| September Octob... (id:352070) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Just CrossStitch | $79.99 | one-time |


### StitchPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitchpal/id1550536005)

This app helps cross-stitchers manage their projects. Users can add patterns, track progress with photos, and share their work with friends. It aims to make the crafting experience more enjoyable and organized.

**Highlights:** Add cross-stitch patterns, Track project progress, Take progress photos, Share projects with friends, Easy-to-use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove banner ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| StitchPal Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Just CrossStitch free?

Just CrossStitch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is StitchPal free?

StitchPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Just CrossStitch or StitchPal?

Just CrossStitch is rated higher. Just CrossStitch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while StitchPal averages 4.7 from 18 ratings.

### Do Just CrossStitch or StitchPal have ads?

Neither Just CrossStitch nor StitchPal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Just CrossStitch or StitchPal?

Just CrossStitch ships an update every 13 months, and StitchPal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Just CrossStitch was updated on November 6, 2026 and StitchPal on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*