# Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch vs StitchSnap

The clearest difference is rating: StitchSnap at 5.0 against Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch's 4.3. StitchSnap also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and StitchSnap sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StitchSnap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch ships an update every 3 weeks, StitchSnap weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch | StitchSnap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattern-maker-for-cross-stitch/id6757927393/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitchsnap-cross-stitch-chart/id6764654264/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Havard Tryman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662964293) | [Reno Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860024715) |

## What reviewers say

### Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattern-maker-for-cross-stitch/id6757927393)

Design custom cross stitch patterns from scratch or generate them from your photos. Track your progress, highlight colors, and export your creations. Data is securely backed up to iCloud.

**Highlights:** Draw patterns from scratch, Generate patterns from photos, Highlight specific colors, Track progress by marking stitches, Export and print patterns, iCloud backup and sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $24.99 | per year |


### StitchSnap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitchsnap-cross-stitch-chart/id6764654264)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| StitchSnap Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Single Pattern | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pattern | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch free?

Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is StitchSnap free?

StitchSnap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch or StitchSnap?

StitchSnap is rated higher. Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch averages 4.3 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while StitchSnap averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch or StitchSnap have ads?

Neither Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch nor StitchSnap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch or StitchSnap?

Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch ships an update every 3 weeks, and StitchSnap weekly. Most recently, Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch was updated on November 9, 2026 and StitchSnap on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*