Comparison

ZaxMed vs iStitcher

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

Head to head
About

ZaxMed

Features
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ZaxMed turns what you say during a consultation into a ready entry for the medical record, and types it into your practice software without integration and without installation. HOW IT WORKS Choose what you are creating: an interview from a conversation with a patient, or a note you dictate yourself, such as an examination report. Speak. The app turns speech into text. You can keep the plain text or ask ZaxMed to arrange it into a document. You always see the text and can correct it before it goes anywhere. NOTHING FOR IT TO DEPLOY Plug the Zax Stick into a USB port. The computer sees it as an ordinary keyboard, so it works with any practice software that accepts typed text, and needs no drivers and no changes to the system. TRANSCRIPTION ON THE DEVICE By default, speech is turned into text on your phone. The recording never leaves the device and no internet connection is needed. If you want higher accuracy, you can enable cloud transcription in Settings. The choice is yours and the app states plainly what each option does. WHO IT IS FOR For doctors and clinics who lose hours every day retyping visits and would rather look at the patient than at a keyboard. IMPORTANT ZaxMed is not a medical device. It does not diagnose and does not propose treatment. Transcription and editing may contain errors, including in drug names and doses. Read and correct the text before using it in medical documentation. Responsibility for the documentation remains with the physician. The Zax Stick device is required for full functionality. The app interface and speech recognition are in Polish.

About

iStitcher

Plan and track your knitting and crocheting projects with this app. Save photos, notes, and build custom charts to manage every step from idea to completion.

Highlights
  • Project planning
  • Photo and note saving
  • Chart building
  • Full process control
  • Knitting and crocheting tools
Features
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Design, organize, and create knitting and crochet patterns in one powerful app. Create Charts with Ease • Colorwork Charts – design pixel-style colorwork patterns on customizable grids. Perfect for knitting, crochet, tapestry crochet, and other colorwork projects. • Symbol Charts – build knitting and crochet charts using standard stitch symbols. • Free Form Charts – the ultimate chart editor with complete creative freedom. Place symbols anywhere, customize colors, resize, rotate, flip, and modify elements to create virtually any pattern. • Sketches – draw ideas, notes, and project concepts directly in the app. Keep Everything Organized Create projects and store all your work in one place: • Charts and pattern diagrams • Project photos and progress images • Notes and descriptions • References and planning materials Built-in Templates Get started quickly with ready-made templates and examples for common knitting and crochet projects. Powerful Calculators Save time with a collection of helpful knitting and crochet calculators, including: • Gauge Helper • Row Counter • Increase & Decrease Calculators • And many more tools designed to simplify pattern planning and project management. Premium Features Unlock Premium to get: • Unlimited projects • Advanced charting and customization tools • Access to all professional design features Subscription Information Premium features are available through an auto-renewing subscription. • Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple Account Settings. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Subscriptions and payments are managed by Apple through your App Store account. Whether you’re creating a simple stitch diagram, a detailed colorwork chart, or a complex crochet pattern, this app provides everything you need to bring your ideas to life. Privacy Policy: https://www.apps-laboratory.com/privacy-policy-istitcher Terms of Use : https://www.apps-laboratory.com/terms-of-use-istitcher

Screenshots

ZaxMed4 screens
iStitcher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZaxMed at none against iStitcher's 2. ZaxMed also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. iStitcher sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ZaxMed asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZaxMed ships an update every 4 days, iStitcher every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ZaxMed versus iStitcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZaxMediStitcher
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.9 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZAX Technology sp. z o. o.Karamanets Oleksandr

In-app purchases

None

ZaxMed

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

iStitcher

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Annually$29.991 Year

Questions

Is ZaxMed free?
ZaxMed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iStitcher free?
iStitcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZaxMed or iStitcher have ads?
Neither ZaxMed nor iStitcher shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZaxMed or iStitcher?
ZaxMed ships an update every 4 days, and iStitcher every 2 weeks. Most recently, ZaxMed was updated on October 24, 2026 and iStitcher on October 24, 2026.

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