Comparison

pixel2stitch vs StitchSnap

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

Head to head
About

pixel2stitch

Transform your photos into detailed cross-stitch or bead art patterns. Adjust complexity, color palettes, and export printable PDFs with material calculations. Automatically saves progress and syncs across devices.

Highlights
  • Photo to pattern conversion
  • Adjustable pattern size and color count
  • Supports DMC, Anchor, Gamma, and Perler palettes
  • Built-in editor for marking progress
  • Progress tracking per color
  • Exportable PDF patterns
  • Thread and bead material calculator
Features
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pixel2stitch makes it easy to turn your favorite photos into detailed cross-stitch and bead patterns — then edit, customize and stitch them your way. WHY YOU WILL LOVE PIXEL2STITCH: • Turn photos into patterns Import photos from your gallery, camera, files or clipboard and convert them into detailed stitch or bead patterns. Choose from DMC, Anchor, Gamma, Madeira, Dimensions, Olympus and PNK thread palettes, or create patterns using Perler fusible beads. • Make the pattern yours Choose a pattern size from 25 to 320 stitches on the long side and control the number of colors to make your pattern as detailed or as simple as you want. Use a thread or bead brand palette, or create your own palette using only the colors you already have. Work with transparent PNG images and remove unwanted backgrounds. Replace or remove any color from an existing pattern without starting over. Quickly adapt a pattern to the threads or beads you already have. • Smart editor and progress tracking Mark completed crosses or beads directly on your pattern and keep track of your overall progress or progress for individual colors. Your progress is saved automatically, and iCloud sync lets you continue your patterns across your devices. • Export and material calculation Printable PDFs: Export your pattern split into convenient pages. Material Calculator: Estimate the floss length or bead count for each color so you know how much material you need. • Ready-Made Pattern Library Explore a growing library of ready-made patterns with carefully crafted details and backstitch where available. Find a design you like, choose your preferred size and palette, and start stitching. Discover patterns created by the pixel2stitch community and submit your own designs for review. • Free to use pixel2stitch is free to download and use, with no subscription or in-app purchases required. The app is supported by advertising. Save up to two generated patterns per week without watching an ad. Preview and adjust as many patterns as you like — only saved patterns count toward the weekly limit. Need to save more than two patterns this week? Watch a rewarded video to save additional patterns. Save as many ready-made library patterns as you like — they don't count toward your weekly generation limit. THE MAIN ADVANTAGE — COMPLETE FREEDOM No subscriptions, no in‑app purchases — the only limit is your imagination. We believe creativity should be accessible to everyone. Turn your photos into something you can stitch. Start creating with pixel2stitch today.

About

StitchSnap

Transform any photo into a printable cross-stitch chart with accurate DMC floss color matching. Generate multi-page PDFs and stitch-by-stitch patterns directly from your phone. Preview your finished piece before you start stitching.

Highlights
  • Photo to cross-stitch chart conversion
  • DMC floss color matching
  • Printable PDF generation
  • Stitch-by-stitch pattern
  • Finished-piece preview
  • Camera or library photo upload
Features
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Turn any photo into a printable cross-stitch chart in seconds — right on your phone. StitchSnap matches your photo to industry-standard DMC floss codes, generates a multi-page printable PDF, and gives you a written stitch-by-stitch pattern — everything you need to start stitching today. Built phone-camera-first. No desktop software and no clunky browser tools — snap a photo of your pet, your kid, or a favorite memory and get a stitchable chart on the spot. The color matching is tuned for the subjects other converters get wrong: it stays accurate on fur and on skin tones, mapping to the real DMC flosses stitchers actually use. Pick a sample, snap a photo with the camera, or upload from your library. Choose Quick for a fast preview, Standard for the sweet spot, or Detailed for a high-resolution chart. Get a finished-piece preview before you commit to your floss. Free: chart preview with watermark. Unlock the full printable PDF + complete DMC color list for one pattern with a one-time $1.99 purchase — no subscription required. Want unlimited charts? Subscribe: Annual ($29.99/year) or Weekly ($5.99/week). Built for hobbyists, gift-makers, and beginners alike. — Subscription details — Annual Access auto-renews at $29.99/year and Weekly Access at $5.99/week unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Manage or cancel anytime in your iPhone Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.renolabshq.com/stitchsnap/privacy

Screenshots

pixel2stitch4 screens
StitchSnap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: StitchSnap at 5.0 against pixel2stitch's 4.5. StitchSnap also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). pixel2stitch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, 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. StitchSnap sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. pixel2stitch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StitchSnap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pixel2stitch has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

pixel2stitch ships an update fortnightly, StitchSnap weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
pixel2stitch versus StitchSnap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterpixel2stitchStitchSnap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavel GrigorevReno Labs, LLC

Customer experience

pixel2stitch

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

StitchSnap

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

pixel2stitch

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

StitchSnap

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Access$5.997 Days
  • StitchSnap Annual$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Single Pattern$4.99
  • Gift Pattern$4.99
  • Lifetime Access$19.99

Questions

Is pixel2stitch free?
pixel2stitch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StitchSnap free?
StitchSnap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, pixel2stitch or StitchSnap?
StitchSnap is rated higher. pixel2stitch averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while StitchSnap averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do pixel2stitch or StitchSnap have ads?
pixel2stitch shows ads; StitchSnap does not.
Which is updated more often, pixel2stitch or StitchSnap?
pixel2stitch ships an update fortnightly, and StitchSnap weekly. Most recently, pixel2stitch was updated on October 30, 2026 and StitchSnap on October 31, 2026.

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