StitchMagic vs Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StitchMagic
Create custom tapestry patterns quickly from text descriptions or images. Transform your creative ideas into simple, beautiful designs in seconds. Requires a subscription for pattern results.
- Text-to-pattern generation
- Image-to-pattern conversion
- Simple and beautiful pattern designs
- Quick pattern creation
- Subscription for pattern results
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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
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.
- Generate patterns from photos
- Draw custom patterns
- Highlight specific colors
- Mark completed stitches
- Export and print patterns
- iCloud backup and sync
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch at 4.1 against StitchMagic's 1.8. Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 4). StitchMagic's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. StitchMagic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 13 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
StitchMagic ships an update every 2 weeks, Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StitchMagic | Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (4 ratings) | 4.1 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Boliglag ApS | Havard Tryman |
Customer experience
StitchMagic
Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch
In-app purchases
StitchMagic
- Pro plan (weekly)7 Days trial$2.997 Days
- 3 StitchMagic Credits$2.99
Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch
- Pro3 Days trial$8.997 Days
- Pro$24.991 Year
Questions
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