Comparison

amu vs StitchGrid

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

Head to head
About

amu

Design and share professional crochet charts with a comprehensive set of tools. Easily create, edit, and export your stitch patterns as PDFs, complete with symbol legends and images.

Highlights
  • Intuitive canvas with zoom and pan
  • Powerful editing tools (move, rotate, resize, duplicate)
  • Snap to grid and edge for precise placement
  • PDF pattern creation with legends and images
  • Template and symbol set organization
  • Image export and inline text editing
Features
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amu is the ultimate crochet chart maker for your smartphone. Design beautiful stitch patterns with 77 crochet symbols and bring your creative ideas to life. Whether you're a beginner or experienced crocheter, amu makes it easy to create, edit, and share professional crochet charts right from your phone. ◆ Intuitive Canvas Pinch to zoom and pan freely. Organize symbols into groups to keep complex charts neat. Use grid lines and circular guides for precise placement. ◆ Powerful Editing Tools • Move: Joystick control for fluid positioning • Rotate: -180° to 180° with customizable anchors • Resize: Change width and height independently • Duplicate: Linear, rotational, and grid duplication • Color: Apply colors to groups and symbols • Highlight: Selected object outlined in blue for clarity ◆ Snap to Grid & Edge Grid snap for even spacing, edge & vertex snap to align objects perfectly. Auto grid interval matches symbol size for precise tiling. ◆ Pattern Design (PDF Creation) Place charts, text, images, and auto-generated symbol legends on A4 or US Letter paper. Export as professional PDF with multiple pages, background patterns, and optional watermarks. ◆ Pattern Design Templates (NEW) Choose from Blank, Simple, Standard, or Multi-part templates with title, chart, and legend areas pre-arranged. Skip the layout work and start producing sale-ready PDFs right away. ◆ Image Placement (NEW) Add finished-product photos or reference images directly to your pattern design. Bundle them in your PDF so buyers see exactly what they're making. ◆ Inline Text Editing (Improved) Edit text on the pattern canvas directly — no dialogs. See positioning while you type for a friction-free workflow. ◆ Auto Symbol Legend Detects all symbols in your charts and generates a categorized legend table with one tap. Include it in your PDF so buyers can easily read your patterns. ◆ Folder Organization Sort canvases into folders by project, technique, or any category. Keep your chart library tidy and easy to navigate. ◆ Symbol Sets Save frequently used symbol combinations as reusable sets. Place them with a single tap — perfect for repeating stitch patterns. **Unlimited for all users.** ◆ Layer Management View all groups and symbols in the layer panel. Reorder with drag & drop, rename, duplicate, or merge groups. ◆ Templates Save canvases as reusable templates. **Unlimited for all users** — keep your favorite patterns ready to deploy. ◆ Image Export Export your chart as a PNG to your device. Share on social media or print. Watermark-free export available with Premium. ◆ More Features • Undo/Redo: Up to 30 history steps • Color Palettes: Save up to 30 favorite colors for quick access (all users) • Multi-language: English, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese • Video Tutorials: In-app tutorial videos • Step-by-step Guide: Interactive tutorial that teaches as you go • Lock Mode: Protect unselected objects from accidental edits • Haptic Feedback: Toggle on/off to your preference • Cloud Backup: Keep data safe across devices (Premium) ◆ Premium Features (amu Premium) • Unlimited Canvases (free: up to 10) • Unlimited Pattern Design Saves (free: up to 5) • Export without Watermark (Image & PDF) • Cloud Backup amu Premium is a monthly auto-renewable subscription. Try all features free for 14 days. After the trial, your subscription renews at the regular price. Cancel anytime from Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://teruapp.jp/amu/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://teruapp.jp/amu/privacy-policy/ ◆ Perfect For • Crocheters designing original stitch patterns • Crafters digitizing handwritten charts • Knitting and crochet communities sharing patterns • Teachers and students in crochet workshops • Handmade sellers creating pattern diagrams • Anyone who loves creating with yarn and hook Start designing your crochet charts today with amu.

About

StitchGrid

Features
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StitchGrid is designed for crocheters and knitters who want a clearer, more organized way to follow patterns. Whether you find patterns online, create your own, or generate new ones using AI, StitchGrid transforms them into structured, visual grids that are easy to track and follow. Key Features: Pattern to Grid Conversion Convert written or visual patterns into a structured stitch grid where each square represents one stitch, making complex patterns easier to understand. AI Pattern Generation Generate crochet and knitting patterns instantly using simple prompts. StitchGrid helps you explore new designs and turn creative ideas into structured patterns. Row-by-Row Guidance View detailed row information with clear instructions, helping you stay on track without confusion. Focus Mode Highlight the current row and stitch so you can concentrate on your work without distractions. Add & Manage Patterns Save patterns from different sources and organize them in one place for easy access. Clean & Minimal Interface Designed for a smooth, intuitive, and distraction-free experience while crafting. Developed by Kashish Gupta

Screenshots

amu4 screens
StitchGrid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StitchGrid at none against amu's 1. amu's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support 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. amu sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. StitchGrid asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
amu versus StitchGrid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteramuStitchGrid
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryoshiteru oyanagiGALGOTIAS UNIVERSITY,SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

In-app purchases

1 purchases

amu

Subscriptions1
  • プレミアムプラン - 月額14 Days trial$2.991 Month
None

StitchGrid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is amu free?
amu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StitchGrid free?
StitchGrid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do amu or StitchGrid have ads?
Neither amu nor StitchGrid shows ads.

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