Comparison

Cross Stitcher vs Sym Bowls

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

Head to head
About

Cross Stitcher

Features
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"Cross Stitcher" is your assistant in the world of cross stitch! Mark completed sections, plan the next steps, and monitor progress. A convenient tool for organizing your creativity and achieving the perfect result. Cross-stitch has never been so fun and simple!

About

Sym Bowls

Experience tranquility with high-quality recordings of Himalayan singing bowls. Perfect for meditation, yoga, relaxation, and moments of quiet reflection. Enjoy seamless looping and background playback in a clean, distraction-free interface.

Highlights
  • Himalayan singing bowl recordings
  • Studio and nature soundscapes
  • Seamless looping
  • Background audio playback
  • Distraction-free interface
  • High-quality natural ambience
Features
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Simple by design. Beautiful Himalayan singing bowl recordings for meditation, mindfulness, yoga, relaxation, and moments of quiet. Sym Bowls is a collection of Himalayan singing bowl recordings captured in quiet studio settings and peaceful natural environments, from gentle forest creeks to flowing waterfalls. Each recording is crafted with patience and intention, allowing the natural character, warmth, and resonance of every bowl to remain intact. Rather than heavily processing the sound, the recordings preserve the subtle textures, resonance, and natural decay that make each bowl unique. Whether you're beginning a meditation, practicing yoga, slowing down after a long day, or simply enjoying a few quiet minutes, Sym Bowls offers a space to pause and listen. Designed for uninterrupted listening: • Beautiful Himalayan singing bowl recordings • Studio and nature recordings • Seamless looping for extended listening • Background audio playback • Clean, distraction-free interface • High-quality recordings with natural ambience • New recordings added over time Perfect for quiet moments Use Sym Bowls during: • Meditation • Mindfulness • Yoga • Breathwork • Relaxation • Reading • Journaling • Nature breaks • Evening wind-down About the recordings: Every recording is made by hand using carefully selected Himalayan singing bowls. Some are captured in the quiet of a dedicated recording space, while others are recorded outdoors beside gentle creeks, flowing waterfalls, forests, and other natural environments that complement the bowls without overpowering them. Listen your way: Headphones or quality speakers reveal the warmth and subtle detail of each bowl, though you're equally welcome to fill a room with sound while reading, stretching, practicing yoga, or simply enjoying the moment. Each recording can loop seamlessly for as long as you'd like and continues playing in the background while you use other apps. Simple by design: Sym Bowls avoids unnecessary complexity. • No timers. • No streaks. • No endless settings. Designed with privacy in mind. No account required. No tracking of your listening habits. Just carefully crafted recordings that invite you to slow down, listen deeply, and simply be.

Screenshots

Cross Stitcher4 screens
Sym Bowls4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sym Bowls at Free against Cross Stitcher's $0.99. Cross Stitcher's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On ads and in-app purchases 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

Sym Bowls is free to download; Cross Stitcher costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cross Stitcher versus Sym Bowls: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCross StitcherSym Bowls
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB187 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValerii DubovoiDaniel Lubbers

In-app purchases

None

Cross Stitcher

No in-app purchases

None

Sym Bowls

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cross Stitcher free?
Cross Stitcher costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sym Bowls free?
Sym Bowls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cross Stitcher or Sym Bowls have ads?
Neither Cross Stitcher nor Sym Bowls shows ads.

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