Comparison

Stitch Fiddle vs HookSnap

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stitch Fiddle

Transform photos into detailed cross-stitch patterns with real DMC thread color matching. Design, customize, and track your projects on your device, with or without an internet connection. Includes a powerful editor and exportable PDFs for easy stitching.

Highlights
  • Photo to cross-stitch pattern conversion
  • Real DMC thread color matching
  • Pattern editor with drawing tools
  • Progress tracking with stitch count
  • Exportable PDF with shopping list
  • Customizable thread palettes
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 3,800+ real thread colors from DMC, Anchor, Appletons and COSMO — including all 489 DMC Stranded Cotton shades plus Light Effects, Étoile, Satin, Coloris, Variations, Tapestry Wool and Pearl Cotton. Every color in your pattern is matched to a real thread code, so you know exactly which threads to buy. Browse the full 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 900 x 900 stitches - Projects saved locally and persist across app restarts Free to Start Try StitchCraft free with one pattern up to 80 x 80 stitches and 20 colors. StitchCraft Premium unlocks unlimited patterns, grids up to 900 x 900 stitches, up to 525 colors, print-ready PDFs with a shopping list, advanced blending modes, image adjustments and custom palettes. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.vejoapps.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.vejoapps.com/privacy

About

HookSnap

Features
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Snap a photo of any crochet piece and get the pattern, round by round. Saw a cute amigurumi, a granny square cardigan or a baby blanket you want to make? Take a photo, upload a screenshot or paste a link from your saved pins. HookSnap reads the stitches and writes out a step-by-step pattern you can follow, even as a beginner. FROM PHOTO TO PATTERN IN SECONDS - Snap a photo or pick one from your camera roll - Share a pin straight into HookSnap, or paste a link - Get materials, yarn weight, hook size and gauge - Every round written out with stitch counts in bold MAKE IT ONE ROUND AT A TIME - Make mode shows one round at a time in big, easy-to-read type - A built-in row and stitch counter remembers where you stopped - Tap any abbreviation (sc, hdc, inc, sc2tog) to see how to work it - Switch between US and UK crochet terms FITS YOUR YARN AND HOOK - Gauge tool resizes the whole pattern to your swatch - Hook and yarn converter for US, UK and metric sizes KEEP EVERY MAKE IN ONE PLACE - My Makes keeps every pattern you snap, sorted into making and finished - Snap your finished piece and see it side by side with the original GOOD TO KNOW Patterns are estimated from your photo. A photo has no scale, so sizes and counts are a starting point, not an exact copy of the original. Make a swatch first and use the gauge tool to fit the pattern to your yarn and hook. If you can see who designed a piece, please credit and support them. SUBSCRIPTION HookSnap Pro unlocks unlimited pattern snaps, make mode and the pattern tools. Choose a monthly or yearly plan. Some plans include a free trial; if you don't cancel before the trial ends, the subscription starts automatically. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14AN9lwxuWQN6YUPhaMmft_38anR5o3_knBWoCQKpNyo/edit?tab=t.0 Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14AN9lwxuWQN6YUPhaMmft_38anR5o3_knBWoCQKpNyo/edit?tab=t.xv3fkfoxzrfg

Screenshots

Stitch Fiddle4 screens
HookSnap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HookSnap at 5.0 against Stitch Fiddle's 3.6. HookSnap also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). Stitch Fiddle's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 1). 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 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and HookSnap sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HookSnap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stitch Fiddle has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stitch Fiddle ships an update every 9 days, HookSnap weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stitch Fiddle versus HookSnap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStitch FiddleHookSnap
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (35 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB77 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperPatrick van der PloegYLIT VENTURES (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED

Customer experience

Stitch Fiddle

All ratings35 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative34.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative91.7%

HookSnap

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Stitch Fiddle

Subscriptions2
  • StitchCraft Pro - Yearly$29.991 Year
  • StitchCraft Pro - Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • StitchCraft Pro - Lifetime$49.99
  • StitchCraft Pro - Lifetime$59.99
4 purchases

HookSnap

Subscriptions4
  • HookSnap Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • HookSnap Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • HookSnap Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
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  • HookSnap Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Stitch Fiddle free?
Stitch Fiddle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HookSnap free?
HookSnap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stitch Fiddle or HookSnap?
HookSnap is rated higher. Stitch Fiddle averages 3.6 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while HookSnap averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Stitch Fiddle or HookSnap have ads?
Neither Stitch Fiddle nor HookSnap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stitch Fiddle or HookSnap?
Stitch Fiddle ships an update every 9 days, and HookSnap weekly. Most recently, Stitch Fiddle was updated on October 31, 2026 and HookSnap on October 31, 2026.

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