# StitchMagic vs Stitch Fiddle

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | StitchMagic | Stitch Fiddle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitchmagic/id6584513545/reviews) | **[3.6 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitch-fiddle-cross-pattern/id6759521479/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Boliglag ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759780348) | [Patrick van der Ploeg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789764470) |

## What reviewers say

### StitchMagic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitchmagic/id6584513545)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro plan (weekly) | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro plan (monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro plan (yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| 3 StitchMagic Credits | $2.99 | one-time |


### Stitch Fiddle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitch-fiddle-cross-pattern/id6759521479)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StitchCraft Pro - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| StitchCraft Pro - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| StitchCraft Pro - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| StitchCraft Pro - Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*