Comparison

StitchMagic vs Gridchet

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

Head to head
About

StitchMagic

Easily create tapestry patterns from text descriptions or images. Transform your creative ideas into visual designs in seconds. Requires a subscription to generate patterns.

Highlights
  • Generate patterns from text descriptions
  • Transform images into patterns
  • Create simple and beautiful designs
  • Subscription-based pattern generation
  • Weekly, monthly, and yearly plans
Features
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HOW TO USE STITCHMAGIC: 1) Download the app 2) Describe the pattern you want 3) Get your pattern* Transform your ideas into beautiful tapestry patterns in seconds with StitchMagic. Whether you're inspired by an image or have a specific concept in mind, write a short text about your idea, and our app brings your vision to life with simple and beautiful patterns. *pattern results require subscription. Terms Of Use: https://www.stitchmagic.xyz/terms-of-use

About

Gridchet

Discover and create crochet patterns with a daily updated library and an intuitive pattern editor. Offers step-by-step visual guides and progress tracking for both C2C and Row-by-Row methods. Organize your favorite designs and projects seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Daily updated crochet pattern library
  • Pattern editor to design your own
  • C2C and Row-by-Row instructions
  • Visual step-by-step guides
  • Progress tracking
  • Organize favorite patterns and projects
Features
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Turn photos and ideas into patterns you can actually make. Gridchet is a pattern maker and project companion for tapestry crochet, Filet Crochet and Cross-stitch. Create and edit patterns, follow every step and keep your progress organized in one place. CREATE YOUR OWN PATTERNS - Convert photos into editable color charts. - Draw Grid and Filet patterns cell by cell. - Paint, recolor and refine patterns at any time. - Turn existing Grid patterns into Filet Crochet charts. FOLLOW PATTERNS WITH CONFIDENCE - Choose Row-by-Row or Corner-to-Corner instructions. - Get technique-specific Filet Crochet instructions and foundation chains. - Mark Cross-stitches individually as you complete them. - Jump to any row or step, undo progress and use the built-in counter. - Return to each project exactly where you left off. FIND YOUR NEXT PROJECT Explore a visual gallery of patterns, organize your favorites into collections and discover practical guides for crochet and pattern planning. Premium members can search by title, dimensions and number of colors. Leave paper charts and scattered notes behind. With Gridchet, everything you need to create, follow and finish a pattern stays at your fingertips. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

StitchMagic4 screens
Gridchet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gridchet at 60% against StitchMagic's 0%. Gridchet also leads on rating (3.5 vs 1.4). StitchMagic's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. StitchMagic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Gridchet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gridchet holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of StitchMagic's written reviews are positive against 60% of Gridchet's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StitchMagic ships an update every 2 weeks, Gridchet every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
StitchMagic versus Gridchet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStitchMagicGridchet
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (7 ratings)3.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBoliglag ApSDiego Vaquero

Customer experience

StitchMagic

All ratings7 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Gridchet

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

StitchMagic

Subscriptions3
  • Pro plan (weekly)7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Pro plan (monthly)$6.991 Month
  • Pro plan (yearly)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • 3 StitchMagic Credits$2.99
2 purchases

Gridchet

Subscriptions2
  • Gridchet PRO$1.991 Month
  • Gridchet PRO Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is StitchMagic free?
StitchMagic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gridchet free?
Gridchet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StitchMagic or Gridchet?
Gridchet is rated higher. StitchMagic averages 1.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Gridchet averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.
Do StitchMagic or Gridchet have ads?
Neither StitchMagic nor Gridchet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StitchMagic or Gridchet?
StitchMagic ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gridchet every 2 months. Most recently, StitchMagic was updated on October 30, 2026 and Gridchet on October 30, 2026.

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