# Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch vs Needlepoint Studio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Needlepoint Studio at 100% against Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch's 0%. Needlepoint Studio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 2). 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 Needlepoint Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Needlepoint Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch's written reviews are positive against 100% of Needlepoint Studio's.

Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch ships an update every 3 weeks, Needlepoint Studio weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch | Needlepoint Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattern-maker-for-cross-stitch/id6757927393/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needlepoint-studio/id6789350184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Havard Tryman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662964293) | [Panda Taps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744998505) |

## What reviewers say

### Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch

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

Create cross stitch patterns from scratch or by converting your photos. Easily track your progress and highlight specific colors. Save or print your designs for your next embroidery project.

**Highlights:** Generate patterns from photos, Draw custom patterns, Highlight specific colors, Mark completed stitches, Export and print patterns, iCloud backup and sync

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

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


### Needlepoint Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needlepoint-studio/id6789350184)

Organize your needlepoint projects, track your progress with photos, and manage your thread stash. Features a stitch library and a timer for your stitching sessions. Your data is private and stored locally.

**Highlights:** Project tracking with progress photos, Stitching session timer, Thread stash cataloging, Built-in stitch library with diagrams, Collection value and export, Private iCloud backup, Customizable themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Studio Pro | $9.99 | 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 Needlepoint Studio free?

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

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

Needlepoint Studio is rated higher. Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch averages 4.1 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Needlepoint Studio averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch or Needlepoint Studio have ads?

Neither Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch nor Needlepoint Studio shows ads.

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

Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch ships an update every 3 weeks, and Needlepoint Studio weekly. Most recently, Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch was updated on October 12, 2026 and Needlepoint Studio on October 8, 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.*