Comparison

Cross vs BlocksAF

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

Head to head
About

Cross

Unwind with a digital cross-stitch experience, transforming beautiful pictures into textured stitches. Turn your own photos into unique patterns and enjoy a relaxing, creative escape anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Authentic cross-stitch texture
  • Hundreds of curated designs
  • Upload and stitch your own photos
  • 12 difficulty levels
  • Achievement system
  • Relaxing gameplay
Features
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Slow down, breathe, and let your mind unwind as beautiful pictures transform into textured stitches under your fingertips. Our goal is simple: to bring you the most soothing, rewarding, and beautiful cross-stitch journey on mobile. Whether you’re taking a quiet break, easing your mind before bed, or simply looking for a creative escape, Cross-Stitch Party is your cozy corner of peace — anytime, anywhere. Imagine moments like: * Enjoying a peaceful morning, stitching a soft sunrise pattern over a warm cup of coffee. * Spending a slow afternoon completing a dreamy nature scene, each pixel adding color to your day. * Ending a long day with your favorite theme — fantasy, retro, animals, food, nature, modern art — letting your mind melt into the rhythmic tap-and-stitch flow. ... With every tiny stitch, you’ll feel tension release, focus sharpen, and time gently slow down. Welcome to your new favorite relaxing hobby. CROSS-STITCH PARTY FEATURES RELAX, STITCH, and FIND YOUR CALM * Enjoy the authentic look of real cross-stitch texture, delicately recreated for a satisfying tactile feel. * Enter the relaxing “flow state” as you stitch pixel by pixel, watching vibrant colors slowly emerge. * Choose your pace — stitch mindfully without hurry, or use handy boosters to gently speed up progress. * Reduce stress and enjoy a peaceful, creative escape wherever you are. HUNDREDS OF BEAUTIFUL, CURATED PICTURES * Explore hundreds of high-quality designs crafted and selected with care. * Enjoy diverse themed collections to match every mood — fantasy, retro, nature, animals, food, urban scenes, mindfulness, modern art, and more. * Discover daily featured pictures to keep your stitching journey fresh and inspiring. UPLOAD YOUR OWN PHOTOS * Turn your favorite memories into stunning cross-stitch patterns with one tap. * Watch the app automatically convert your photo into a pixel-stitch masterpiece. * Stitch personal pictures — pets, loved ones, travel, special moments — and keep them forever. 12 LEVELS OF CHALLENGE — FROM EASY TO MASTER * Choose from 12 thoughtfully designed difficulty levels, each offering different color depth and total stitch count. * Higher levels bring more vivid colors, richer detail, and longer, more rewarding stitching sessions. * Perfect for beginners who want something simple — and experts who want a real challenge. A REWARDING ACHIEVEMENT SYSTEM * Unlock achievements for almost every action — stitching, completing collections, uploading photos, exploring themes, and more. * Feel motivated and fulfilled as your stitching journey grows. * Collect badges and track your progress with pride. WHY CROSS-STITCH PARTY? * If you're looking for a relaxing hobby that’s creative, soothing, visually beautiful, and endlessly rewarding, Cross-Stitch Party is your perfect place to unwind. * Take a break. Slow down. Stitch something beautiful — one pixel at a time. * Start your calming journey today with Cross-Stitch Party.

About

BlocksAF

Experience a game focused on building with blocks, offering an ad-free environment for uninterrupted creativity. Enjoy a simple yet engaging experience designed for all ages.

Highlights
  • Block building gameplay
  • Ad-free experience
  • Simple interface
  • Creative play
Features
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Blocks. Ad Free.

Screenshots

Cross4 screens
BlocksAF1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cross at 5.0 against BlocksAF's 3.0. Cross also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). BlocksAF's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). 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. Cross sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. BlocksAF asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cross holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cross has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cross versus BlocksAF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossBlocksAF
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMINDSPARK PTE. LTD.Adrian Gonzalez

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Cross

One-time10
  • 300 Beans$3.99
  • 600 Beans$5.99
  • Ad-Free (One-Time Purchase)$5.99
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  • Lock Booster Bundle$6.99
  • Brush Booster Bundle$6.99
  • Autopan Booster Bundle$6.99
  • 1200 Beans$10.99
  • Premium Booster Bundle$13.99
  • 2400 Beans$15.99
  • 3600 Beans$19.99
None

BlocksAF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cross free?
Cross is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlocksAF free?
BlocksAF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cross or BlocksAF?
Cross is rated higher. Cross averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while BlocksAF averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Cross or BlocksAF have ads?
Cross shows ads; BlocksAF does not.

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