Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Tapestry Crochet

Features
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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

Screenshots

Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker4 screens
Tapestry Crochet4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker versus Tapestry Crochet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStitch Fiddle Pattern MakerTapestry Crochet
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings31 — better
Update frequencyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB40 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPatrick van der PloegLasse Stokbæk Bekke

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker

Subscriptions1
  • StitchCraft Pro - Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • StitchCraft Pro - Lifetime$59.99
6 purchases

Tapestry Crochet

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Patron$2.991 Month
One-time5
  • 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

Questions

Is Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker free?
Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tapestry Crochet free?
Tapestry Crochet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker or Tapestry Crochet have ads?
Tapestry Crochet shows ads; Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker does not.

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