# StitchStash vs Needlepoint Studio

The clearest difference is monetization model: StitchStash at free against Needlepoint Studio's free with in-app purchases. StitchStash also leads on ratings volume (27 vs 2). Needlepoint Studio's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StitchStash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Needlepoint Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Needlepoint Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StitchStash has 27 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of StitchStash's written reviews are positive against 100% of Needlepoint Studio's.

StitchStash ships an update every 9 days, Needlepoint Studio weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StitchStash | Needlepoint Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitchstash-cross-stitch/id6758998470/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needlepoint-studio/id6789350184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.5** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Saku Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876058322) | [Panda Taps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744998505) |

## What reviewers say

### StitchStash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitchstash-cross-stitch/id6758998470)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.95 | one-time |


### 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 (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Studio Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Studio Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Studio Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StitchStash free?

StitchStash 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, StitchStash or Needlepoint Studio?

Needlepoint Studio is rated higher. StitchStash averages 4.7 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Needlepoint Studio averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do StitchStash or Needlepoint Studio have ads?

Neither StitchStash nor Needlepoint Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StitchStash or Needlepoint Studio?

StitchStash ships an update every 9 days, and Needlepoint Studio weekly. Most recently, StitchStash was updated on October 24, 2026 and Needlepoint Studio on October 25, 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.*