# Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch vs DrillGrid

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DrillGrid at 100% against Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch's 0%. DrillGrid also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch's advantage is ratings volume (15 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 DrillGrid sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DrillGrid holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch has 15 ratings behind it against 1, 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 DrillGrid's.

Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch ships an update every 3 weeks, DrillGrid every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch | DrillGrid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattern-maker-for-cross-stitch/id6757927393/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drillgrid-diamond-art-maker/id6803132740/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 14 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Havard Tryman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662964293) | [SAMUEL NNAEMEKA ON YE JI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875980282) |

## 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 |


### DrillGrid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drillgrid-diamond-art-maker/id6803132740)

Transform photos into custom patterns for diamond painting, cross-stitch, and beading. Features smart color matching, adjustable detail, and professional export options. Create and preview patterns for free.

**Highlights:** Photo to pattern conversion, Smart DMC color matching, Customizable canvas sizes, Round or square drill options, Print-ready PDF exports, Vector EPS file exports, Interactive pattern editing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DrillGrid Pro (1 Month) | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Access | $49.99 | per year |


## 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 DrillGrid free?

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

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

DrillGrid is rated higher. Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch averages 4.2 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while DrillGrid averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch nor DrillGrid shows ads.

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

Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch ships an update every 3 weeks, and DrillGrid every 4 days. Most recently, Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch was updated on October 31, 2026 and DrillGrid 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.*