Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker vs Tapestry Crochet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker
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.
- 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
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Turn Your Photos Into Cross-Stitch Patterns StitchCraft transforms any photo into a detailed, stitch-ready cross-stitch pattern — right on your iPhone. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned stitcher, StitchCraft gives you the tools to design, customize, and track your projects from start to finish. No account required. No internet needed. Everything happens on your device. How It Works Pick a photo from your library and follow a simple four-step wizard. Choose your grid size, select your thread colors, fine-tune brightness and contrast, and preview the final pattern before generating. The result is a color-mapped grid based on real DMC thread codes, ready to stitch. Prefer to start from scratch? Create a blank canvas and draw your own design using the built-in editor tools. Real DMC Thread Colors StitchCraft includes a library of 477 official DMC colors — 441 Stranded Cotton and 36 Light Effects. Every color in your pattern is matched to a real DMC code, so you know exactly which threads to buy. Browse the full color library, search by name or code, and swap colors at any time. Powerful Pattern Editor - Switch between color view, symbol view, or combined view - Draw, erase, and flood-fill individual stitches - Use the eyedropper tool to pick colors directly from the grid - Add backstitch lines for outlines and fine details - Swap all instances of one color with another in a single tap - Undo recent changes Track Your Progress Tap any stitch to mark it as completed. StitchCraft keeps a running count and percentage so you always know how far along you are. Large patterns are split into manageable sections that you can navigate, complete, and review one at a time. Custom Palettes Create your own thread palettes from any combination of DMC colors. Use them in the pattern wizard to control exactly which colors are available. Rename, duplicate, or delete palettes as needed. Export and Share Generate a print-ready PDF with everything you need: - Full-color pattern preview and grid stats - Section-by-section grid pages with symbols and row numbers - Color legend with DMC codes, stitch counts, and swatch previews - Shopping list with skein quantities and estimated cost - Fabric size recommendations for your chosen fabric count Share the PDF via AirDrop, email, print, or save it to Files. Shopping List See exactly how many skeins of each color you need, the total estimated cost, and the recommended fabric dimensions — all calculated automatically based on your pattern size and fabric count. Built for Stitchers - Supports fabric counts from 11ct to 28ct - Shows finished dimensions in both centimeters and inches - Symbols assigned to every color for monochrome printing - Patterns up to 200 x 200 stitches - Projects saved locally and persist across app restarts Free to Start Create up to three patterns per day with grids up to 80 stitches wide and 20 colors. Unlock the full experience with StitchCraft Premium for larger patterns, advanced blending modes, image adjustments, custom palettes, PDF export, and shopping lists.
Tapestry Crochet
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Unlock a world of creativity with Tapestry Crochet! Browse a growing library of tapestry crochet patterns and use our advanced tools to master your yarn projects. LARGE PATTERN LIBRARY Browse an extensive collection of pixel-perfect tapestry crochet designs across many categories: Animals & Nature Flowers & Plants Gaming & Geeky Holidays & Seasonal Fruits & Food Mystic, Words & Anime Patterns can be unlocked by watching a short reward video, purchasing yarn ball packs, or becoming a Patron supporter (see "In-App Purchases" below). VISUAL ROW-BY-ROW TRACKER Never lose your place again. Our smart tracker lets you mark your progress row by row. It highlights exactly which color to switch to, making even complex tapestries relaxing and easy to follow. DESIGN YOUR OWN PATTERNS Have a unique idea? Use our built-in Pixel Editor to draw your own designs from scratch. Choose from a realistic yarn palette and let the app automatically generate the written instructions and visual graph for you. CLOUD SYNC & BACKUP Sign in to save your progress and custom designs securely in the cloud. Switch between your phone and tablet seamlessly without losing a single stitch. KEY FEATURES Large library of tapestry crochet patterns Pixel Editor for custom designs Automatic written instructions generator Track multiple projects at once Cross-platform: draw on PC and continue in the app Share designs with friends via share codes IN-APP PURCHASES (OPTIONAL) The app is supported by ads and optional purchases. Free users can unlock patterns by watching short reward videos. For users who prefer an ad-free experience or want permanent access Start your next crochet masterpiece today — download Tapestry Crochet now! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tapestrycrochet.dk/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker at none against Tapestry Crochet's shown. Tapestry Crochet's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year and Tapestry Crochet sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker | Tapestry Crochet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (31 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Patrick van der Ploeg | Lasse Stokbæk Bekke |
In-app purchases
Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker
- StitchCraft Pro - Yearly$39.991 Year
- StitchCraft Pro - Lifetime$59.99
Tapestry Crochet
- Monthly Patron$2.991 Month
- 200 Yarn Balls$1.99
- 600 Yarn Balls$4.99
- 1400 Yarn Balls$9.99
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- 3200 Yarn Balls$19.99
- Tapestry Lifetime Patron$19.99
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