# Just CrossStitch vs Cross Stitch Workshop

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cross Stitch Workshop at 100% against Just CrossStitch's 21%. Cross Stitch Workshop also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Just CrossStitch's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Just CrossStitch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Just CrossStitch has 117 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of Just CrossStitch's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cross Stitch Workshop's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Just CrossStitch ships an update every 13 months, Cross Stitch Workshop every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just CrossStitch | Cross Stitch Workshop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-crossstitch/id626199233/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-stitch-workshop/id1622182937/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 20.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Annie's Publishing, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/453992450) | [Andrey Baryshnikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506470428) |

## 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 |


### Cross Stitch Workshop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-stitch-workshop/id1622182937)

Explore hundreds of beautiful embroidery designs with this app. Easily view color palettes, zoom for perspective, and use rulers for precise stitching. Discover the art of cross-stitching.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of embroidery designs, View color palette while stitching, Zoom for perspective, Vertical and horizontal rulers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plant II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Shop | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cat Gifts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kitty | $2.99 | one-time |
| Birdhouses | $2.99 | one-time |
| Colorful Street | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crown | $2.99 | one-time |
| Plant | $2.99 | one-time |
| Balcony | $2.99 | one-time |
| Amphora | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Just CrossStitch free?

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

### Is Cross Stitch Workshop free?

Cross Stitch Workshop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Just CrossStitch or Cross Stitch Workshop?

Just CrossStitch is rated higher. Just CrossStitch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Cross Stitch Workshop averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Just CrossStitch or Cross Stitch Workshop have ads?

Cross Stitch Workshop shows ads; Just CrossStitch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Just CrossStitch or Cross Stitch Workshop?

Just CrossStitch ships an update every 13 months, and Cross Stitch Workshop every 3 weeks. Most recently, Just CrossStitch was updated on November 10, 2026 and Cross Stitch Workshop 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.*