Comparison

flossly vs ORTganizer

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

Head to head
About

flossly

This app helps cross-stitch enthusiasts organize their patterns, track projects, and manage supplies. It offers features like a pattern library, session logs, and supply cataloging. Advanced users can utilize AI scanning for pattern keys and barcode scanning for their floss stash.

Highlights
  • Pattern library
  • Project tracking with session logs
  • Supply organization
  • AI pattern key scanner
  • Automatic shopping list generation
  • Barcode scanning for floss stash
Features
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Flossly is the ultimate companion app for cross-stitch enthusiasts. Whether you're a beginner or an expert stitcher, Flossly helps you stay organized and focused on what you love - creating beautiful embroidery. KEY FEATURES: • Pattern Library - Save and organize all your cross-stitch patterns in one place • Project Tracking - Track your works-in-progress with session logs. • Supply Organization - Catalog your thread, fabric, beads, and notions • AI Key Chart Scanner - Instantly scan pattern key charts and extract material requirements (Pro feature) • Shopping Lists - Automatically generate shopping lists from your patterns • Bar Code Scanning - Scan in your floss stash by barcode to see track of what you have on hand PRO FEATURES: With Flossly Pro, unlock unlimited patterns, projects, and AI-powered key chart scanning. Never manually type material lists again - just snap a photo and let AI extract everything you need. PERFECT FOR: • Cross-stitch hobbyists who want to stay organized • Crafters managing multiple WIPs (works in progress) • Pattern collectors who need digital organization • Anyone who wants to track their stitching journey Happy stitching! https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ORTganizer

Manage needlepoint projects with thread catalogs, project tracking, and on-canvas stitch tagging. Access stitch tutorials and organize your creative journey.

Highlights
  • Thread management and cataloging
  • Project organization with deadlines
  • On-canvas stitch tagging
  • Stitch catalog with tutorial links
  • Image zoom and pan for tagging
  • Local file storage for projects
Features
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ORTganizer is the ultimate companion for stitchers who want to bring clarity, creativity, and organization to every needlepoint project. Designed with the needs of hobbyists and serious crafters in mind, ORTganizer helps you manage threads, track progress, and place stitch tags directly on your canvas image — all in one intuitive app. Whether you’re starting a new design or revisiting a favorite piece, ORTganizer keeps your projects organized, your threads cataloged, and your stitching experience magical. Thread Management: Build a personal catalog of threads with brand, color code, color name, type, hex color, quantity, and notes. Quickly browse and select threads when tagging your canvas. Project Organization: Create and store projects with metadata like name, description, image, creation date, and deadline. Load existing projects instantly from our secure database. Track deadlines with automatic reminders of days remaining or overdue status. Keep your project images safe and accessible. Smart Tagging: Tap directly on your project image to place tags at normalized coordinates, ensuring accuracy no matter how you zoom or pan. Assign sequential tag numbers automatically for easy reference. Save tags to your project database with references to threads or stitches, plus custom labels. Reload saved tags seamlessly when reopening a project, so your work is always preserved. Stitch Integration: Explore a growing catalog of stitches with IDs, names, categories, images, and tutorial links. Tag your canvas with predefined stitches or create custom stitches. Access external tutorials and reference images directly from within the app, making learning new techniques effortless. Image Handling: Load and display your project’s image file with full zoom and pan support. Normalize tap positions to image coordinates, ensuring tags stay consistent across devices and screen sizes. Clamp normalized values to prevent runaway tags outside the image bounds. Enjoy a clean, responsive interface that adapts to your workflow. Why ORTganizer? Needlepoint is more than a craft — it’s a journey of patience, creativity, and detail. ORTganizer was built to honor that journey by giving stitchers the tools to stay organized, inspired, and confident. From cataloging threads to tagging stitches, from tracking deadlines to accessing tutorials, ORTganizer is your all‑in‑one project manager. Whether you’re a beginner learning your first stitch or an experienced crafter managing multiple canvases, ORTganizer adapts to your needs. It’s practical, playful, and designed to make every project feel rewarding. ORTganizer — because every stitch deserves a place, and every project deserves to shine. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

flossly4 screens
ORTganizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: flossly at every 4 days against ORTganizer's every 9 days. ORTganizer's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. flossly sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and ORTganizer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for flossly against 5.0 for ORTganizer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

flossly ships an update every 4 days, ORTganizer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
flossly versus ORTganizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterflosslyORTganizer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB183 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJason ButkiewiczKyle Loyd

Customer experience

flossly

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ORTganizer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

flossly

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Flossly Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Flossly Founders Yearly$69.991 Year
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  • Pro Yearly$99.991 Year
3 purchases

ORTganizer

Subscriptions2
  • ORTganizer Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • ORTganizer Pro Yearly$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • ORTganizer Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is flossly free?
flossly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ORTganizer free?
ORTganizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, flossly or ORTganizer?
flossly and ORTganizer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do flossly or ORTganizer have ads?
Neither flossly nor ORTganizer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, flossly or ORTganizer?
flossly ships an update every 4 days, and ORTganizer every 9 days. Most recently, flossly was updated on October 13, 2026 and ORTganizer on October 14, 2026.

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