Comparison

Makosh vs Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch

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

Head to head
About

Makosh

This app enhances the embroidery experience with interactive digital patterns. It offers a suite of tools for managing stitches, visualizing progress, and simplifying complex designs, making needlework more efficient and enjoyable for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Interactive digital embroidery patterns
  • Stitch management tools (eraser, pencil, undo)
  • Support for various stitch types
  • Visual aids for color and progress tracking
  • Grid and ruler for precise placement
  • Automatic stitch counting
Features
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С приложением Makosh вышивание становится настоящим удовольствием. Это инновационный инструмент для работы с интерактивными схемами, который дополняет процесс вышивки по бумажной схеме и делает его проще и эффективнее благодаря удобному интерфейсу и множеству полезных функций. Основные особенности: Панель инструментов: в приложении Makosh есть все необходимые инструменты для работы с электронной схемой: ластик, карандаш и кнопка отмены и возврата действия. Это обеспечивает удобную и гибкую работу со стежками. Makosh поддерживает работу с различными видами стежков: классические крестики, полукрест, ¼ и ¾ креста, петит, бэкстич, французские узелки и пр. Интерактивные инструменты существенно облегчают процесс взаимодействия со схемой. Линейка, сетка 1х1, 5х5 и 10х10, центровка а также выделение и изоляция выбранного цвета стежков делают каждый шаг более интуитивным и менее затратным по времени. Специальные функции: - функция "Радуга" используется для визуального выделения уже отмеченных стежков - функция "Капля" служит для переключения между цвето-символьным и черно-белым изображением схем, упрощая выбор цвета нити. - функция "Подсказки" автоматически подсчитывает количество не отмеченных стежков по горизонтали и вертикали, помогая вам лучше ориентироваться в работе. Makosh создан, чтобы сделать вашу вышивку еще более приятной и эффективной. Вне зависимости от вашего уровня мастерства, Makosh предлагает инструменты, которые сделают процесс творчества легким и увлекательным. Скачайте приложение сегодня и откройте для себя новый мир возможностей в искусстве вышивки!

About

Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch

Create cross stitch patterns from scratch or by converting your photos. Easily track your progress and highlight specific colors. Save or print your designs for your next embroidery project.

Highlights
  • Generate patterns from photos
  • Draw custom patterns
  • Highlight specific colors
  • Mark completed stitches
  • Export and print patterns
  • iCloud backup and sync
Features
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Pattern Maker is a cross stitch app that lets you draw patterns from scratch or generate patterns from photos. Draw Patterns: Create your own patterns with useful editing tools. Generate Patterns: Choose a photo and generate a cross stitch pattern automatically. Highlight Colors: Highlight a specific color to easily see where it's used. Keep Track of Progress: Tap a stitch to mark it as completed. Export & Print: Save or print the pattern template. Data Is Backed Up: Patterns and palettes are backed up securely to iCloud and synchronized across your devices. No sign-in is required. If you have any suggestions on how to improve Pattern Maker, feel free to contact App Support. A Pro subscription unlocks additional editing tools, unlimited patterns, marking completed stitches, exporting patterns and custom palettes. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Makosh4 screens
Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Makosh at none against Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch's 2. Makosh also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Makosh asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Makosh holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 13 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Makosh versus Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMakoshPattern Maker for Cross Stitch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5 ratings) — better4.1 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings513 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarina PopovaHavard Tryman

Customer experience

Makosh

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Makosh

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch

Subscriptions2
  • Pro3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Pro$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Makosh free?
Makosh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch free?
Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Makosh or Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch?
Makosh is rated higher. Makosh averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch averages 4.1 from 13 ratings.
Do Makosh or Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch have ads?
Neither Makosh nor Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Makosh or Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch?
Makosh ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch every 3 weeks. Most recently, Makosh was updated on September 19, 2026 and Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch on October 12, 2026.

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