Needle Little Help vs EasyPatterns
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Needle Little Help
Organize your embroidery floss and cross-stitch projects with this companion app. It features thread inventory management with barcode scanning for various brands and project tracking with pattern photo uploads and time logging.
- Thread inventory management
- Barcode scanning for floss
- Add custom thread brands
- Project pattern photo upload
- Track project time
- Save completed projects
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Needle Little Help is your cozy companion for managing embroidery floss and cross-stitch projects. THREAD INVENTORY - Instant barcode scanning for DMC floss - Add any brand: Anchor, Weeks Dye Works, indie dyed & more - Save custom barcodes for quick future scanning - Search your entire collection instantly PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Upload pattern photos for easy reference - Extract color suggestions from images - Track time spent on each project - Save completed works with progress photos Whether you're a thread hoarder or a tidy stitcher, this app keeps your stash organized so you can focus on the joy of making something by hand.
EasyPatterns
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Do you love cross stitch? EasyPattern is the ultimate tool to create, manage, and stitch your own designs. Turn any photo from your gallery or camera into a professional pattern with grid, symbols, and an accurate color legend (DMC-style). KEY FEATURES • PHOTO TO PATTERN — Adjust stitch size, choose the number of colors, and select fabric type (e.g., Aida 14). • PROFESSIONAL RESULTS — Get a preview, symbol-based pattern, and detailed color legend. Export to PDF, split into A4 pages for printing, and share easily. • TEMPLATE LIBRARY — Access a catalog of exclusive designs organized by categories (animals, flowers, and more), ready to download and stitch. • ADVANCED TOOLS — Automatically remove photo backgrounds with our premium plans to highlight what matters most. • EASY & FLEXIBLE — Start with a free trial. Use credits to generate patterns or subscribe for exclusive benefits. Modern interface with Dark Mode support. Download EasyPattern and make your first stitch today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Needle Little Help at none against EasyPatterns's 3. Needle Little Help also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. EasyPatterns sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Needle Little Help asks for nothing beyond the download.
Needle Little Help ships an update fortnightly, EasyPatterns every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Needle Little Help | EasyPatterns |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gwynette Lacap | Joan Mari Moreno |
In-app purchases
Needle Little Help
No in-app purchases
EasyPatterns
- Mensual Ilimitado$9.991 Month
- Anual Ilimitado$59.991 Year
- Pack de 5 Transformaciones$9.99
