Comparison

MyCozyApp vs Purl

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

Head to head
About

MyCozyApp

This app helps cross-stitch enthusiasts by supporting various pattern formats, offering free patterns, and providing tools to estimate materials and track progress. It allows for seamless navigation, customizable layer visibility, and detailed pattern information.

Highlights
  • Supports OXS, CSTX, XSD pattern files
  • Access to free cross-stitch patterns
  • Material estimation calculator
  • Stitch tracking and progress marking
  • Seamless pattern navigation and scaling
  • Customizable layer visibility
  • Detailed pattern information display
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Plan, organize and enjoy every cross-stitch project with MyCozyApp. MyCozyApp is your all-in-one cross-stitch companion for tracking patterns, marking completed stitches, calculating fabric requirements, and organizing your threads, fabrics, and beads. Whether you're stitching your very first project or managing a growing collection of cross-stitch patterns and supplies, MyCozyApp helps you stay organized from start to finish. TRACK YOUR CROSS-STITCH PROGRESS Import your favorite cross-stitch patterns and mark completed stitches as you work. Easily return to where you left off and keep every project organized. Supported pattern formats • OXS • CSTX • XSD Support for additional formats is planned in future updates. DISCOVER FREE CROSS-STITCH PATTERNS Browse a growing collection of free cross-stitch patterns directly in the app or explore even more at: https://mycozyapp.com/free-patterns Find inspiration for your next embroidery project with new patterns available to download and stitch. THREAD ORGANIZER Keep your embroidery threads organized in one convenient place. Build your personal thread collection, manage your inventory, and quickly find the threads you need for your next project. FABRIC CALCULATOR Estimate everything you need before starting a project. The built-in calculator helps you estimate: • Fabric size • Fabric requirements • Stitch dimensions • Project margins Plan your projects with confidence and reduce wasted materials. FABRIC ORGANIZER Manage your cross-stitch and embroidery fabrics in one place. Keep track of your fabric collection so you always know what materials are available for your next project. BEAD ORGANIZER Organize your bead collection and keep everything ready for detailed cross-stitch and embroidery projects. DAILY STITCHING GOALS Stay motivated by setting a daily stitching goal. Build a consistent stitching habit, track your progress, and celebrate every completed project. POWERFUL PATTERN VIEWER Designed to make stitching easier and more enjoyable. Features include: • Mark completed stitches with a single tap • Smooth pan and zoom without losing image quality • Show or hide individual pattern layers • View detailed pattern information • Display thread type, color, quantity and blended thread information • Quickly inspect symbols and pattern elements • Clean, intuitive interface designed for comfortable stitching sessions WHY STITCHERS LOVE MYCOZYAPP - Cross-stitch pattern tracker - Supports OXS, CSTX & XSD pattern files - Thread Organizer - Fabric Calculator - Fabric Organizer - Bead Organizer - Daily stitching goals - Free cross-stitch patterns - Fast and intuitive pattern navigation Whether you enjoy cross stitch as a relaxing hobby or work on large, detailed embroidery projects, MyCozyApp helps you organize your materials, follow your patterns, and spend more time stitching. Download MyCozyApp today and make every cross-stitch project easier, more organized, and more enjoyable. Relax, unwind, and create something beautiful—one stitch at a time. Subscription Details: 1. Monthly: • Length: 1 month auto-renewing • Content: Unlimited access to all premium features 2. Yearly: • Length: 1 year auto-renewing • Content: Unlimited access to all premium features Legal Information: • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://mycozyapp.com/privacy-policy

About

Purl

Features
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Finally, a pattern tracker that doesn't lose your work. Just your patterns, always where you left them. Purl is the cozy companion for cross-stitch, knitting, and crochet makers who are tired of losing their place or losing their data. Mark your progress, organize your threads, and keep every project safely backed up — all in one calm, beautiful app. NEVER LOSE YOUR PLACE Purl scans your PDF pattern and lets you mark stitches directly on the chart. Row by row, stitch by stitch — your progress is saved automatically. Come back a week later and pick up exactly where you stopped. ONE APP, THREE CRAFTS Cross-stitch. Knitting. Crochet. Track all your projects in one place, with craft-specific tools for each. No more switching between apps. YOUR THREAD STASH, ORGANIZED Log your DMC and Anchor threads, track stock levels, and scan barcodes to add new colors instantly. Know exactly what you have — and what you need — before you start a project. REAL BACKUP, REAL PEACE OF MIND Your projects sync automatically across iPhone and iPad via iCloud. Everything is backed up to the cloud — only you can access it. Even if you lose your phone, your patterns are safe. PROGRESS PHOTOS Photograph your work as you go. Purl saves each photo with its date and completion percentage, so you can watch your project grow from first stitch to finished piece. WORKS IN 12 LANGUAGES English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Russian, and Japanese. WHAT YOU GET - Unlimited pattern imports (PDF) - Cross-stitch chart viewer with stitch marking - Knitting row tracker - Crochet round counter - DMC & Anchor thread inventory with barcode scanner - Progress photo timeline - iCloud sync across all your Apple devices - Full backup & restore - 12 languages Purl. Your patterns, your progress, your peace of mind. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://qubillc.com/purl/privacy

Screenshots

MyCozyApp4 screens
Purl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Purl at every 2 days against MyCozyApp's fortnightly. MyCozyApp's advantage is iOS requirement (14 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. MyCozyApp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Purl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyCozyApp ships an update fortnightly, Purl every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
MyCozyApp versus Purl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyCozyAppPurl
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMyCozyApp OUKADIR KARAKAS

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MyCozyApp

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited access$0.991 Month
  • Unlimited access$9.991 Year
1 purchases

Purl

One-time1
  • Purl Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is MyCozyApp free?
MyCozyApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Purl free?
Purl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MyCozyApp or Purl have ads?
Neither MyCozyApp nor Purl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyCozyApp or Purl?
MyCozyApp ships an update fortnightly, and Purl every 2 days. Most recently, MyCozyApp was updated on October 12, 2026 and Purl on October 12, 2026.

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