Comparison

iStitcher vs Slyder Bridge

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

Head to head
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

About

Slyder Bridge

Features
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Slyder Bridge lets you easily connect your Slyder device via Bluetooth (BLE) — no Wi-Fi required. Sync your data securely to the cloud and track your metrics anytime from Slyder Dashboard. With Slyder Bridge, you can: Connect your Slyder device through Bluetooth (BLE). View your active devices (Wi-Fi and BLE). Automatically sync your data to the cloud. Integrate HealthKit data (on iOS) for complete health tracking. Access and monitor your insights through the Slyder Dashboard platform. Slyder Bridge acts as the bridge between your device and the cloud — ensuring smooth, secure, and continuous synchronization.

Screenshots

iStitcher4 screens
Slyder Bridge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slyder Bridge at none against iStitcher's 2. iStitcher's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Slyder Bridge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iStitcher ships an update every 2 weeks, Slyder Bridge every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iStitcher versus Slyder Bridge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriStitcherSlyder Bridge
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKaramanets OleksandrSixsense Holdings, Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iStitcher

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Annually$29.991 Year
None

Slyder Bridge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iStitcher free?
iStitcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Slyder Bridge free?
Slyder Bridge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iStitcher or Slyder Bridge have ads?
Neither iStitcher nor Slyder Bridge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iStitcher or Slyder Bridge?
iStitcher ships an update every 2 weeks, and Slyder Bridge every 5 months. Most recently, iStitcher was updated on October 9, 2026 and Slyder Bridge on October 16, 2026.

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