Comparison

StitchMagic vs Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Text-to-pattern generation
  • Image-to-pattern conversion
  • Simple and beautiful pattern designs
  • Quick pattern creation
  • Subscription for pattern results
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 Pattern Maker

Transform photos into cross-stitch patterns with this app. It offers tools to design, customize, and track your projects, with real DMC thread color matching. You can also create designs from scratch and export print-ready PDFs.

Highlights
  • Photo to cross-stitch pattern conversion
  • Real DMC thread color matching
  • Pattern editor with multiple views
  • Progress tracking with stitch count
  • Print-ready PDF export
  • Customizable thread palettes
  • Shopping list with estimated costs
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 a library of 477 official DMC colors — 441 Stranded Cotton and 36 Light Effects. Every color in your pattern is matched to a real DMC code, so you know exactly which threads to buy. Browse the full color 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 200 x 200 stitches - Projects saved locally and persist across app restarts Free to Start Create up to three patterns per day with grids up to 80 stitches wide and 20 colors. Unlock the full experience with StitchCraft Premium for larger patterns, advanced blending modes, image adjustments, custom palettes, PDF export, and shopping lists.

Screenshots

StitchMagic4 screens
Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker at 3.7 against StitchMagic's 1.8. Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker also leads on ratings volume (33 vs 4). StitchMagic's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker has 33 ratings behind it against 4, 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 Pattern Maker weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
StitchMagic versus Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStitchMagicStitch Fiddle Pattern Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (4 ratings)3.7 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings433 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBoliglag ApSPatrick van der Ploeg

Customer experience

StitchMagic

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker

All ratings33 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative30.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative90.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StitchMagic

Subscriptions1
  • Pro plan (weekly)7 Days trial$2.997 Days
One-time1
  • 3 StitchMagic Credits$2.99
2 purchases

Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker

Subscriptions1
  • StitchCraft Pro - Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • StitchCraft Pro - Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is StitchMagic free?
StitchMagic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker free?
Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StitchMagic or Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker?
Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker is rated higher. StitchMagic averages 1.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker averages 3.7 from 33 ratings.
Do StitchMagic or Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker have ads?
Neither StitchMagic nor Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StitchMagic or Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker?
StitchMagic ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker weekly. Most recently, StitchMagic was updated on October 6, 2026 and Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker on October 13, 2026.

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