# YarnPixel vs Stitch Fiddle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: YarnPixel at 100% against Stitch Fiddle's 0%. YarnPixel also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Stitch Fiddle's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (36 vs 6). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stitch Fiddle sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. YarnPixel asks for nothing beyond the download.

YarnPixel holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stitch Fiddle has 36 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of YarnPixel's written reviews are positive against 0% of Stitch Fiddle's.

YarnPixel ships an update fortnightly, Stitch Fiddle every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | YarnPixel | Stitch Fiddle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarnpixel/id6744874085/reviews)** | [3.5 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitch-fiddle-cross-pattern/id6759521479/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.2** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Hannah Bordoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809697471) | [Patrick van der Ploeg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789764470) |

## What reviewers say

### YarnPixel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarnpixel/id6744874085)

Easily match yarn colors from photos or images. Discover up to five closest yarn product matches from a catalog of over 5,500 yarns. Create custom color palettes from any image and save your favorite matches.

**Highlights:** Color matching from photos, Create custom color palettes, Catalog of 5,500+ yarn products, Filter by brand, weight, and fiber, Save favorite yarn matches, iCloud sync between devices

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 YarnPixel free?

YarnPixel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stitch Fiddle free?

Stitch Fiddle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, YarnPixel or Stitch Fiddle?

YarnPixel is rated higher. YarnPixel averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Stitch Fiddle averages 3.5 from 36 ratings.

### Do YarnPixel or Stitch Fiddle have ads?

YarnPixel shows ads; Stitch Fiddle does not.

### Which is updated more often, YarnPixel or Stitch Fiddle?

YarnPixel ships an update fortnightly, and Stitch Fiddle every 9 days. Most recently, YarnPixel was updated on November 5, 2026 and Stitch Fiddle on November 5, 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.*