Comparison

Cross Stitch Pattern Maker Pro vs StitchStash

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cross Stitch Pattern Maker Pro

Features
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Cross Stitch Pattern Maker Pro is the ultimate design tool for iPhone and iPad. Turn your photos and ideas into professional cross stitch patterns in seconds. As the most advanced cross stitch pattern maker on the App Store, we provide everything you need to create, edit, and sell your own designs. • AI Wizard: Convert photos into charts instantly with smart color matching. • AlphaText: Type any text and generate unique stitch patterns automatically. • Thread Support: Full palettes for DMC, Anchor, and CXC. • PDF Export: Create high-quality, printable PDF booklets for your shop or personal use. • Pro Editor: Draw, edit, and perfect your designs with advanced tools. • Track Progress: Mark stitches as completed directly in the app. IT WORKS LIKE MAGIC When looking for a cross stitch pattern maker that handles complex images, our AI Wizard stands out. Simply upload a photo, choose your preferred thread brand (DMC, Anchor, CXC), and let the app create a perfectly optimized chart for you instantly. ALPHA PATTERN GENERATOR: TEXT TO PATTERN Unique to our app! Want to stitch a name, a special date, or a quote? Just type your text, choose a font style, and watch it transform into a stitch-ready pattern. This feature makes us more than just a standard cross stitch pattern maker; it makes us a complete design studio. MAKE YOUR MASTERPIECE Whether you are editing a converted photo or drawing from scratch, you have full control. Use professional tools to adjust colors, add backstitches, and refine every detail. EXPORT PROFESSIONAL PDFS Ready to share or sell? Export your designs as professional PDF booklets. The export includes a cover page, symbol legend, thread usage estimates, and clear charts—ready to be sold on digital marketplaces. FAQ Can I sell the patterns I create? Yes. You own 100% of the rights to your designs. Since you are using a professional cross stitch pattern maker, your PDF exports are commercial-grade and perfect for selling in your own shop or online marketplaces. Which thread brands are supported? We support the world's most popular brands including DMC, Anchor, and CXC to ensure your digital design matches your real-world supplies. Is there a subscription? We offer flexible options to suit your needs, including a Lifetime License (one-time purchase) for those who dislike subscriptions. https://crossstitchpatternsmaker.com/privacy-policy https://crossstitchpatternsmaker.com/terms-of-use

About

StitchStash

Organize your embroidery floss, plan projects, and avoid buying duplicates. Browse all DMC colors, track your existing threads, and build shopping lists. Match colors from photos to find the closest DMC threads.

Highlights
  • Organize DMC embroidery floss
  • Track thread collection
  • Create shopping lists
  • Plan embroidery projects
  • Match colors from photos
  • Sync across devices
Features
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StitchStash helps you organize your embroidery floss, match colors across brands, and plan every project, so you never accidentally buy the same skein twice. Multiple brands, one stash: Browse and search the full color catalog of every supported brand. Keep track of every thread you own and how many you have. See what's in your stash from any screen. No more guessing at the craft store. Mix several brands at once or focus on just one, and keep your whole collection in a single organized stash. Currently supported brands include DMC, Anchor, Cosmo, Olympus, CXC, Madeira, J. & P. Coats and Sullivans. Compare & convert between brands: Found a pattern in DMC but stitch with Anchor? Open any color to see the closest matches in other brands, so you can swap with confidence and never hunt for a substitute again. Color Matcher: Found the perfect color in a fabric, photo, or painting? Match it to thread in the brand you prefer: • Snap or pick a photo, then tap to sample any color • Pinch to zoom up to 10x for precise sampling • Use the color picker or enter a hex code • Get the closest matches ranked by accuracy You can also create a complete palette of up to 10 colors from a photo! Pattern Maker (Pro): Turn a favorite pet, a special memory, or your own artwork into a personal cross-stitch pattern. Crop your photo, choose the size in stitches and number of colors, and match it to your preferred thread brand. Use the threads you already own, adjust or merge colors, and preview the result. Save a PDF chart with symbols and a thread key straight to your project, with estimated skein quantities. You can reopen your saved pattern to keep refining it. Shopping List: Build a list of the threads you need. Use multi-select for bulk actions, swipe to move threads into your collection after buying, or export your list to Apple Reminders. Project Management: Plan and track your projects from start to finish: • Add a photo and attach a PDF pattern • Assign the threads you need with quantities • See which threads you own, which are missing, and which are on your shopping list • Add all missing threads to your shopping list in one tap • Add updates over time and keep track of how long you've worked on a project with the built-in timer Project Tools: Use the Fabric Calculator to work out the fabric size for your pattern based on your stitch count, fabric count, and preferred border. Use the Skein Calculator to estimate how many skeins your project needs. Pattern Tracker: Open your PDF pattern to zoom and pan in close. StitchStash remembers exactly where you left off. Go Pro to draw right on your pattern and mark off what you've finished with draw, erase, and undo. Sync across devices: Your collection, shopping list, and projects sync automatically via iCloud. Update your stash on iPhone and see it on iPad. StitchStash is built by a fellow stitcher for anyone who wants a simple, focused way to manage their threads without the clutter. Happy stitching!

Screenshots

Cross Stitch Pattern Maker Pro4 screens
StitchStash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: StitchStash at every 9 days against Cross Stitch Pattern Maker Pro's every 3 months. Cross Stitch Pattern Maker Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cross Stitch Pattern Maker Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and StitchStash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cross Stitch Pattern Maker Pro ships an update every 3 months, StitchStash every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cross Stitch Pattern Maker Pro versus StitchStash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCross Stitch Pattern Maker ProStitchStash
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—27 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRamazan ElesSaku Studio

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cross Stitch Pattern Maker Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$49.99
1 purchases

StitchStash

One-time1
  • Pro$4.95

Questions

Is Cross Stitch Pattern Maker Pro free?
Cross Stitch Pattern Maker Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StitchStash free?
StitchStash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cross Stitch Pattern Maker Pro or StitchStash have ads?
Neither Cross Stitch Pattern Maker Pro nor StitchStash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cross Stitch Pattern Maker Pro or StitchStash?
Cross Stitch Pattern Maker Pro ships an update every 3 months, and StitchStash every 9 days. Most recently, Cross Stitch Pattern Maker Pro was updated on October 14, 2026 and StitchStash on October 24, 2026.

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