Comparison

Dropstitch vs Cubby

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

Head to head
About

Dropstitch

Features
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Dropstitch helps vintage clothing sellers capture inventory faster on iPhone. Shoot multiple photos back-to-back, measure garments with iPhone AR, and send products into Dropstitch without breaking your flow. Dropstitch is built for vintage sellers who already use Dropstitch and want a faster way to capture products in the moment, whether you work solo or as part of a team. Use Dropstitch to: - capture product photos quickly - measure garments right after shooting - add optional details like price and size - send products into your Dropstitch workflow - finish crosslisting on desktop Dropstitch is designed for vintage clothing stores and resellers and works best as part of your broader Dropstitch workflow.

About

Cubby

Easily track your belongings across multiple locations like homes and closets. Organize items with photos and find them quickly with smart search. Syncs across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Nested storage locations
  • Smart item search
  • Photo-based organization
  • iCloud sync
  • Unlimited homes and items (Pro)
Features
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Cubby helps you keep track of what you own across homes, rooms, closets, and storage spaces. Start with a real item: name your home, choose where the item lives, and review its location before saving. Add photos, tags, and notes as your inventory grows. Cubby Pro Subscription - A Cubby Pro subscription is required to use your inventory after setup. - Cubby Pro unlocks unlimited homes and unlimited items. - An introductory trial may be available to eligible subscribers. Available offers, prices, and renewal terms are shown in-app before purchase and vary by region. Key Features - Nested storage locations - Search across your inventory - Photos, emoji, tags, and notes - iCloud sync for inventory records - Shared home inventories - JSON import/export for faster inventory updates Item photos are stored locally on each device and do not currently sync through iCloud. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://alfred.barronroth.com/cubby/privacy

Screenshots

Dropstitch4 screens
Cubby4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dropstitch at none against Cubby's 2. Dropstitch also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Cubby sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Dropstitch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dropstitch ships an update every 4 days, Cubby every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Dropstitch versus Cubby: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDropstitchCubby
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDropstitchBarron Roth

In-app purchases

None

Dropstitch

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Cubby

Subscriptions2
  • Cubby Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Cubby Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Dropstitch free?
Dropstitch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cubby free?
Cubby is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dropstitch or Cubby have ads?
Neither Dropstitch nor Cubby shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dropstitch or Cubby?
Dropstitch ships an update every 4 days, and Cubby every 5 days. Most recently, Dropstitch was updated on November 4, 2026 and Cubby on October 30, 2026.

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