Comparison

iStitcher vs PicoBead

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

PicoBead

Features
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Turn any photo or illustration into a practical fuse-bead pattern. PicoBead is designed for makers, crafters, and pixel-art fans. Create clear patterns while keeping control over every important detail. CREATE YOUR PATTERN • Import a photo, illustration, or pixel-art image • Choose from three fuse-bead color palettes • Adjust the number of beads across • Limit the maximum number of colors • Fine-tune color intensity, detail, and smoothing • Apply error diffusion for more natural color transitions SMART BACKGROUND REMOVAL Automatically isolate the main subject and remove unwanted background areas. Empty cells remain transparent in your exported PNG. PLAN EVERY BEAD • Preview the pattern with optional bead holes • Zoom in to inspect individual positions • View matched color names and color codes • See the exact quantity required for every color • Check the total bead count before you begin EXPORT AND CREATE Save your finished pattern as a high-resolution PNG for printing, sharing, or referencing while you build. PRIVATE ON-DEVICE PROCESSING Your photos, color matching, pattern generation, and exports are processed directly on your device. Your source images do not need to be uploaded to a server. Start with 10 image conversions. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks unlimited conversions.

Screenshots

iStitcher4 screens
PicoBead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PicoBead at none against iStitcher's 2. On price, update cadence, 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. PicoBead asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iStitcher ships an update every 2 weeks, PicoBead every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iStitcher versus PicoBead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriStitcherPicoBead
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKaramanets Oleksandr婷 刘

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iStitcher

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

PicoBead

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iStitcher free?
iStitcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PicoBead free?
PicoBead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iStitcher or PicoBead have ads?
Neither iStitcher nor PicoBead shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iStitcher or PicoBead?
iStitcher ships an update every 2 weeks, and PicoBead every 9 days. Most recently, iStitcher was updated on September 22, 2026 and PicoBead on September 28, 2026.

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