Comparison

StitchBase vs needlebook

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

Head to head
About

StitchBase

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StitchBase is a digital cross-stitch chart library and organizer built to help stitchers keep every pattern, chart, and piece of needlework inspiration in one well-organized place. Instead of searching through your stash, this app gives you a structured personal archive where you can upload, tag, sort, and review your charts at a glance—making planning and selecting projects much easier. With an app like this, you can: • Import and store your cross-stitch charts (PDFs, images, pattern files) • Organize them with tags and categories • Plan and schedule your projects • Quickly review your collection anytime you want to pick your next piece • Preserve digital copies of patterns you love and want to revisit later • Use the calculators to determine fabric size and thread color conversion The goal is to turn what can be a messy collection of patterns and files into a personal stitch library you can easily explore and use whenever inspiration strikes, whether you’re planning your next sampler or tracking charts you intend to stitch.

About

needlebook

Organize your needlepoint journey from start to finish. Track canvases, manage your thread stash, create smart shopping lists, and connect with a community of stitchers. Share progress and discover new projects.

Highlights
  • Project tracking from wishlist to completion
  • Thread stash management with low stock alerts
  • Smart shopping lists based on project needs
  • Community feed for inspiration and connection
  • Automatic canvas detail import from links
  • Photo organization for project stages
Features
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needlebook — track your stitching journey Your needlepoint companion, from wishlist to finished piece. needlebook helps you organize every part of your needlepoint life — your canvas collection, thread stash, project progress, and shopping lists — all in one beautifully designed app built by stitchers, for stitchers. MANAGE YOUR PROJECTS Track canvases from wishlist through completion. Add photos at every stage — canvas reference shots, work-in-progress updates, and finished pieces — organized into beautiful typed galleries. Log stitching sessions, track your progress percentage, and celebrate when you finish. BUILD YOUR THREAD STASH Search thousands of threads from popular brands like Appleton, DMC, Silk & Ivory, and more. Track what you own, how much you have left, and get low stock alerts. Sort your stash by color (rainbow order!), brand, or amount remaining. SMART SHOPPING LISTS needlebook automatically compares your project thread lists against your stash and tells you exactly what you're missing and what's running low — with the total yardage you need. Mark items as purchased right from the list and they disappear automatically. CANVAS COMMUNITY Discover canvases other stitchers are working on. Browse community photos of finished pieces and works in progress. See what threads others used for the same canvas. Copy thread lists to jump-start your own project. STAY CONNECTED Follow fellow stitchers, react to their progress updates and finished pieces, and leave comments. Get notified when someone follows you, reacts to your post, or comments on your work. ADD CANVASES EASILY Paste a link from your favorite needlepoint shop and needlebook automatically fills in the details. Or search the community database. Tag canvases to help others discover them — tags are community-curated and ranked by popularity. ORGANIZE WITH PHOTOS Categorize your project photos as canvas references, progress shots, or finished pieces. Drag photos between categories. Rearrange with a tap-and-hold jiggle mode. Your best photo automatically becomes the project's hero image. We hope you love needlebook!

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: needlebook at Free against StitchBase's $2.99. needlebook also leads on device support. On in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

needlebook is free to download; StitchBase costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
StitchBase versus needlebook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStitchBaseneedlebook
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—4.8 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—30 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size192 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDUSTIN WAYNE BENGEAidan Brady

In-app purchases

None

StitchBase

No in-app purchases

None

needlebook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StitchBase free?
StitchBase costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is needlebook free?
needlebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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