Comparison

Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker vs Arrow Prayer

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

Arrow Prayer

Features
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Arrow Prayer is a contemplative Christian prayer app designed to gently draw your attention back to God throughout the day. Inspired by the ancient Christian practice of “arrow prayers” — short prayers lifted quickly from the heart — the app offers a curated rhythm of hourly prayer rooted in Scripture, the Psalms, and historic Christian spirituality. Beautiful lock screen support brings prayer directly into the natural rhythm of daily life, offering moments of recollection, peace, and attentiveness throughout the day. The experience is intentionally calm, spacious, and reflective. Each prayer is paired with contemplative imagery designed to support stillness, prayerfulness, and awareness of God’s presence amid the distractions of modern life. Features include: • Lock screen prayer widgets and hourly prayer access • Hourly prayer prompts throughout the day • Scripture-inspired prayers based on the Psalms • Traditional and modernised prayers inspired by Saint John Chrysostom • Seasonal prayer collections for Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter • Beautiful contemplative imagery and liturgical visual themes • Clean, distraction-free reading experience • Optional reminders for moments of prayer and recollection • Offline access to prayer content Arrow Prayer is not designed to overwhelm with complexity. Instead, it seeks to create small moments of spiritual attentiveness woven naturally through ordinary daily life — morning, midday, evening, and night. Whether used for structured prayer, quiet reflection, or simple moments of peace during a busy day, Arrow Prayer aims to help cultivate a deeper awareness of God’s presence. The app is suitable for Catholics and other Christians seeking a simple, beautiful, and prayerful companion grounded in historic Christian spirituality.

Screenshots

Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker4 screens
Arrow Prayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Arrow Prayer at 16.0 against Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Arrow Prayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker ships an update weekly, Arrow Prayer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker versus Arrow Prayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStitch Fiddle Pattern MakerArrow Prayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB326 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick van der PloegAbela Advisory Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker

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

Arrow Prayer

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$5.99

Questions

Is Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker free?
Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arrow Prayer free?
Arrow Prayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker or Arrow Prayer have ads?
Neither Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker nor Arrow Prayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker or Arrow Prayer?
Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker ships an update weekly, and Arrow Prayer every 10 days. Most recently, Stitch Fiddle Pattern Maker was updated on September 27, 2026 and Arrow Prayer on September 20, 2026.

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