Comparison

StitchMagic vs Stitch Fiddle

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

Stitch Fiddle

Transform photos into detailed cross-stitch patterns with real DMC thread color matching. Design, customize, and track your projects on your device, with or without an internet connection. Includes a powerful editor and exportable PDFs for easy stitching.

Highlights
  • Photo to cross-stitch pattern conversion
  • Real DMC thread color matching
  • Pattern editor with drawing tools
  • Progress tracking with stitch count
  • Exportable PDF with shopping list
  • Customizable thread palettes
Features
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Turn Your Photos Into Cross-Stitch Patterns StitchCraft transforms any photo into a detailed, stitch-ready cross-stitch pattern — right on your iPhone. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned stitcher, StitchCraft gives you the tools to design, customize, and track your projects from start to finish. No account required. No internet needed. Everything happens on your device. How It Works Pick a photo from your library and follow a simple four-step wizard. Choose your grid size, select your thread colors, fine-tune brightness and contrast, and preview the final pattern before generating. The result is a color-mapped grid based on real DMC thread codes, ready to stitch. Prefer to start from scratch? Create a blank canvas and draw your own design using the built-in editor tools. Real DMC Thread Colors StitchCraft includes 3,800+ real thread colors from DMC, Anchor, Appletons and COSMO — including all 489 DMC Stranded Cotton shades plus Light Effects, Étoile, Satin, Coloris, Variations, Tapestry Wool and Pearl Cotton. Every color in your pattern is matched to a real thread code, so you know exactly which threads to buy. Browse the full library, search by name or code, and swap colors at any time. Powerful Pattern Editor - Switch between color view, symbol view, or combined view - Draw, erase, and flood-fill individual stitches - Use the eyedropper tool to pick colors directly from the grid - Add backstitch lines for outlines and fine details - Swap all instances of one color with another in a single tap - Undo recent changes Track Your Progress Tap any stitch to mark it as completed. StitchCraft keeps a running count and percentage so you always know how far along you are. Large patterns are split into manageable sections that you can navigate, complete, and review one at a time. Custom Palettes Create your own thread palettes from any combination of DMC colors. Use them in the pattern wizard to control exactly which colors are available. Rename, duplicate, or delete palettes as needed. Export and Share Generate a print-ready PDF with everything you need: - Full-color pattern preview and grid stats - Section-by-section grid pages with symbols and row numbers - Color legend with DMC codes, stitch counts, and swatch previews - Shopping list with skein quantities and estimated cost - Fabric size recommendations for your chosen fabric count Share the PDF via AirDrop, email, print, or save it to Files. Shopping List See exactly how many skeins of each color you need, the total estimated cost, and the recommended fabric dimensions — all calculated automatically based on your pattern size and fabric count. Built for Stitchers - Supports fabric counts from 11ct to 28ct - Shows finished dimensions in both centimeters and inches - Symbols assigned to every color for monochrome printing - Patterns up to 900 x 900 stitches - Projects saved locally and persist across app restarts Free to Start Try StitchCraft free with one pattern up to 80 x 80 stitches and 20 colors. StitchCraft Premium unlocks unlimited patterns, grids up to 900 x 900 stitches, up to 525 colors, print-ready PDFs with a shopping list, advanced blending modes, image adjustments and custom palettes. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.vejoapps.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.vejoapps.com/privacy

Screenshots

StitchMagic4 screens
Stitch Fiddle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stitch Fiddle at 3.6 against StitchMagic's 1.4. Stitch Fiddle also leads on ratings volume (35 vs 7). StitchMagic's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). 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

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 Stitch Fiddle sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stitch Fiddle holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stitch Fiddle has 35 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StitchMagic ships an update every 2 weeks, Stitch Fiddle every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
StitchMagic versus Stitch Fiddle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStitchMagicStitch Fiddle
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (7 ratings)3.6 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings735 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB49 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperBoliglag ApSPatrick van der Ploeg

Customer experience

StitchMagic

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

Stitch Fiddle

All ratings35 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative34.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative91.7%

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
4 purchases

Stitch Fiddle

Subscriptions2
  • StitchCraft Pro - Yearly$29.991 Year
  • StitchCraft Pro - Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • StitchCraft Pro - Lifetime$49.99
  • StitchCraft Pro - Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is StitchMagic free?
StitchMagic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stitch Fiddle free?
Stitch Fiddle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StitchMagic or Stitch Fiddle?
Stitch Fiddle is rated higher. StitchMagic averages 1.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Stitch Fiddle averages 3.6 from 35 ratings.
Do StitchMagic or Stitch Fiddle have ads?
Neither StitchMagic nor Stitch Fiddle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StitchMagic or Stitch Fiddle?
StitchMagic ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stitch Fiddle every 9 days. Most recently, StitchMagic was updated on October 30, 2026 and Stitch Fiddle on October 31, 2026.

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