# YarnGrid vs Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker

The clearest difference is rating: YarnGrid at 5.0 against Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker's 3.6. YarnGrid also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (34 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YarnGrid sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

YarnGrid holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker has 34 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

YarnGrid ships an update every 9 days, Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | YarnGrid | Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarngrid/id6758414013/reviews)** | [3.6 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitch-fiddle-pattern-maker/id6759521479/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **34** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OKAN BINLI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834101981) | [Patrick van der Ploeg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789764470) |

## What reviewers say

### YarnGrid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarngrid/id6758414013)

Effortlessly convert any photo into a knitting or crochet pattern. The app intelligently analyzes images to optimize colors and provides an interactive grid for easy pattern creation. Export your designs as images or PDFs.

**Highlights:** Automatic color extraction, Adjustable grid size, Interactive pattern grid, Color legend with yarn quantities, Export patterns as images/PDFs, Save unlimited projects

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YarnGrid Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| YarnGrid Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |


### Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitch-fiddle-pattern-maker/id6759521479)

Transform photos into cross-stitch patterns with this app. It offers tools to design, customize, and track your projects, with real DMC thread color matching. You can also create designs from scratch and export print-ready PDFs.

**Highlights:** Photo to cross-stitch pattern conversion, Real DMC thread color matching, Pattern editor with multiple views, Progress tracking with stitch count, Print-ready PDF export, Customizable thread palettes, Shopping list with estimated costs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StitchCraft Pro - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| StitchCraft Pro - Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YarnGrid free?

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

### Is Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, YarnGrid or Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker?

YarnGrid is rated higher. YarnGrid averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker averages 3.6 from 34 ratings.

### Do YarnGrid or Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker have ads?

YarnGrid shows ads; Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, YarnGrid or Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker?

YarnGrid ships an update every 9 days, and Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker every 8 days. Most recently, YarnGrid was updated on October 28, 2026 and Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker on October 28, 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.*