# Stitchpoint vs Needlepoint Studio

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Stitchpoint at 217 against Needlepoint Studio's 2. Stitchpoint also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stitchpoint sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Needlepoint Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Stitchpoint against 5.0 for Needlepoint Studio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stitchpoint has 217 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Stitchpoint ships an update every 3 days, Needlepoint Studio weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stitchpoint | Needlepoint Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (217 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitchpoint/id6759072297/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needlepoint-studio/id6789350184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **217** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Barrett Schonefeld](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876676094) | [Panda Taps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744998505) |

## What reviewers say

### Stitchpoint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitchpoint/id6759072297)

This app helps needlepoint enthusiasts track their projects, organize crafting supplies, and discover new stitches and inspiration. Connect with a community of fellow stitchers to see their work and learn from their techniques. Find your next project and manage your entire needlepoint journey.

**Highlights:** Project tracking from start to finish, Organize threads, beads, and needle minders, Wishlist for desired canvases, Stitch library with real examples, Inspiration bookmarking, Community feed of stitcher projects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Card | $7.99 | per month |
| The Skein | $79.99 | per year |


### 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 (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Studio Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stitchpoint free?

Stitchpoint 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, Stitchpoint or Needlepoint Studio?

Needlepoint Studio is rated higher. Stitchpoint averages 4.9 out of 5 from 217 ratings, while Needlepoint Studio averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Stitchpoint or Needlepoint Studio have ads?

Neither Stitchpoint nor Needlepoint Studio shows ads.

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

Stitchpoint ships an update every 3 days, and Needlepoint Studio weekly. Most recently, Stitchpoint was updated on September 27, 2026 and Needlepoint Studio on September 24, 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.*