Comparison

iStitcher vs Photo Tapestry

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

Photo Tapestry

Features
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PhotoTapestry — Turn your photo album into a work of art Every photo tells a story. PhotoTapestry weaves the small pictures in your library into one stunning mosaic — a single large image built from hundreds of tiny tiles. How it works 1.Choose your pattern — pick a photo from your album (crop it to frame the perfect composition), choose from a built-in library of vibrant, royalty-free patterns, or draw your own design. 2.Pick your tiles — use your whole library, or hand-pick a favorite set and save it as a collection for reuse. 3.Weave and export — the app automatically matches every tile to the pattern by color and brightness, then renders a crisp, high-resolution mosaic ready to save to your photo library or share. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iStitcher4 screens
Photo Tapestry3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Photo Tapestry at every 6 days against iStitcher's every 2 weeks. 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. iStitcher sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Photo Tapestry sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iStitcher ships an update every 2 weeks, Photo Tapestry every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iStitcher versus Photo Tapestry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriStitcherPhoto Tapestry
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKaramanets Oleksandr晶 王

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iStitcher

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Annually$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Photo Tapestry

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium Member7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Annual Premium Member$19.991 Year

Questions

Is iStitcher free?
iStitcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Photo Tapestry free?
Photo Tapestry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iStitcher or Photo Tapestry have ads?
Neither iStitcher nor Photo Tapestry shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iStitcher or Photo Tapestry?
iStitcher ships an update every 2 weeks, and Photo Tapestry every 6 days. Most recently, iStitcher was updated on October 25, 2026 and Photo Tapestry on October 25, 2026.

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