Comparison

Floss by Stitch vs FlossMatch

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

Head to head
About

Floss by Stitch

Organize your DMC floss collection for cross-stitch and embroidery. Track your inventory, create shopping lists for projects, and easily find the colors you need. Spend more time stitching and less time searching.

Highlights
  • Browse full DMC floss library
  • Track floss collection inventory
  • Create and manage shopping lists
  • Organize floss by project
  • Search and filter colors
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Floss by Stitch-N-Cut is the essential floss manager for cross-stitch and embroidery enthusiasts. Whether you're a weekend stitcher or a dedicated collector, Floss by Stitch-N-Cut keeps your entire DMC floss library organized and at your fingertips. -- Browse the Full DMC Library -- Explore the complete DMC floss catalog — Standard, Satin, Metallic, Étoile, Variegated, and Variations — with true color swatches for every skein. Filter by type, search by number or name, and find exactly the color you're looking for in seconds. -- Track Your Collection -- Log how many skeins of each color you own. See your full inventory at a glance and quickly adjust quantities as you use or restock your stash. -- Never Run Out Again -- Add colors to your shopping list as you plan new projects. When you get back from the craft store, tap "Mark All Purchased" and your new skeins are instantly added to your collection. -- Share Your Shopping List -- Heading to your local needlework shop? Share your list via Messages, Notes, or any other app so you always buy exactly what you need. -- Organize by Project -- Create projects for each pattern you're working on and assign the required floss colors. StitchNCut shows you at a glance which colors you have on hand and which ones you still need — so you can start stitching without hunting through your stash. StitchNCut is designed for stitchers, by stitchers. Simple, fast, and focused on what matters: spending more time with needle in hand.

About

FlossMatch

Features
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FlossMatch keeps embroidery-thread inventory, project requirements and shopping in one private workspace. • Search stock by brand, code or color • Separate reserved thread from consumed thread • Combine active projects into one shopping list • Compare your own colors with perceptual CIEDE2000 distance • Sample a selected photo locally on device • Export PDF, CSV and JSON backups • No account, ads, analytics or tracking Free includes 50 colors, three projects, manual matching and JSON portability. Pro unlocks unlimited colors/projects, photo sampling and PDF/CSV exports through Monthly, Yearly or Lifetime. The yearly option may include a trial when Apple reports eligibility; Apple confirms the binding price, currency and eligibility. Digital colors and reference values are approximations. Verify physical thread and dye lots under the intended lighting. Brand references identify interoperability only; FlossMatch is independent and not endorsed by manufacturers. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://viralcrew.de/apps/flossmatch/privacy

Screenshots

Floss by Stitch4 screens
FlossMatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FlossMatch at Free against Floss by Stitch's $1.99. FlossMatch also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). Floss by Stitch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads 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

FlossMatch is free to download; Floss by Stitch costs $1.99 up front. FlossMatch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Floss by Stitch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Floss by Stitch versus FlossMatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFloss by StitchFlossMatch
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKarl SmithJasko Hodzic

In-app purchases

None

Floss by Stitch

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FlossMatch

Subscriptions2
  • FlossMatch Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • FlossMatch Pro Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • FlossMatch Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Floss by Stitch free?
Floss by Stitch costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlossMatch free?
FlossMatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Floss by Stitch or FlossMatch have ads?
Neither Floss by Stitch nor FlossMatch shows ads.

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