Comparison

Just CrossStitch vs CrossStitcher

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

CrossStitcher

Explore contemporary cross stitching with fresh designs and lifestyle inspiration. Learn new techniques and create unique gifts, accessories, and homestyle items. Perfect for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced.

Highlights
  • Contemporary designs
  • Lifestyle inspiration
  • Creative techniques
  • Trend-led projects
  • Technical advice
  • Gift and homestyle ideas
  • Expert-led technique demonstrations
Features
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CrossStitcher is the only cross stitching magazine that combines fresh contemporary ideas with lifestyle inspiration and creative techniques to help you make the most of your cross stitch hobby. Our pool of talented designers brings you a variety of trend-led projects alongside all the technical advice you’ll need to get started. You’ll find clever ideas for making your designs into gifts, accessories and homestyle items, while our expert-led Savvy Stitcher feature demonstrates a variety of new techniques for you to try. Whether your style is vintage, contemporary or quirky, you'll find something to get you stitching straight away - so grab a hoop, thread your needle and start stitching today! Be the stitcher you dream of being. We show you how! ---------------------------------------------- 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 issue. -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

Screenshots

Just CrossStitch4 screens
CrossStitcher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CrossStitcher at fortnightly against Just CrossStitch's every 13 months. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 CrossStitcher sells 43 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 4.6 for CrossStitcher. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 113 and 258 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of Just CrossStitch's written reviews are positive against 19% of CrossStitcher's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Just CrossStitch ships an update every 13 months, CrossStitcher fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Just CrossStitch versus CrossStitcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust CrossStitchCrossStitcher
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (113 ratings) — better4.6 (258 ratings)
Positive reviews20.8% of reviews — better19.4% of reviews
Number of ratings113258 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnnie's Publishing, LLCWarners Group Publications PLC

Customer experience

Just CrossStitch

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

CrossStitcher

All ratings258 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive19.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative77.4%

Bugs and requests

Just CrossStitch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CrossStitcher

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App won't open
  • Purchases lost after update
  • App crashes
  • Restore purchases not working
  • Unable to purchase new issues
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  • Buy button not functional
  • Continual login loop
  • Latest issue not downloading
  • Older purchases deleted
  • Error messages upon restoring issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option for printing pages
  • Show two pages side by side on iPad horizontal
  • Automatically download latest issue
  • Make features mentioned in app tour available

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
43 purchases

CrossStitcher

Subscriptions4
  • CrossStitcher 1M Auto Sub$3.991 Month
  • 3 Month Subscription$9.993 Months
  • 6 Month Subscription$16.496 Months
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  • 12 Month Subscription1 Month trial$59.991 Year
One-time39
  • July 2019 (id:785570)$5.99
  • February 2020 (id:785563)$5.99
  • November 2020 (id:785458)$5.99
Show 36 more
  • October 2020 (id:785459)$5.99
  • June 2020 (id:785464)$5.99
  • April 2020 (id:785466)$5.99
  • March 2020 (id:785467)$5.99
  • December 2021 (id:784474)$5.99
  • September 2019 (id:785568)$5.99
  • February 2026 (pp:1116162)$5.99
  • August 2025 (pp:1116152)$5.99
  • October 2016 (id:785532)$5.99
  • Summer 2020 (id:785463)$5.99
  • June 2025 (pp:1116156)$5.99
  • Summer 2015 (id:795822)$5.99
  • May 2025 (pp:1116158)$5.99
  • October 2021 (id:784478)$5.99
  • April 2025 (pp:1116142)$5.99
  • February 2025 (pp:1116138)$5.99
  • November 2015 (id:785500)$5.99
  • December 2020 (id:784500)$5.99
  • July 2020 (id:785462)$5.99
  • January 2025 (pp:1115995)$5.99
  • January 2019 (id:785551)$5.99
  • January 2017 (id:785535)$5.99
  • December 2024 (pp:1039974)$5.99
  • October 2015 (id:795747)$5.99
  • November 2024 (pp:1039979)$5.99
  • July 2016 (id:785529)$5.99
  • October 2024 (pp:1039984)$5.99
  • October 2017 (id:785545)$5.99
  • September 2020 (id:785460)$5.99
  • September 2024 (pp:1039989)$5.99
  • December 2017 (id:785547)$5.99
  • October 2019 (id:785567)$5.99
  • May 2020 (id:785465)$5.99
  • July 2024 (pp:1039999)$5.99
  • August 2020 (id:785461)$5.99
  • Complete Your C... (id:817685)$229.99

Questions

Is Just CrossStitch free?
Just CrossStitch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CrossStitcher free?
CrossStitcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Just CrossStitch or CrossStitcher?
Just CrossStitch is rated higher. Just CrossStitch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while CrossStitcher averages 4.6 from 258 ratings.
Do Just CrossStitch or CrossStitcher have ads?
Neither Just CrossStitch nor CrossStitcher shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Just CrossStitch or CrossStitcher?
Just CrossStitch ships an update every 13 months, and CrossStitcher fortnightly. Most recently, Just CrossStitch was updated on September 22, 2026 and CrossStitcher on September 21, 2026.

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