Comparison

ColorArchive vs Cross Stitch Pattern Maker PDF

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

Head to head
About

ColorArchive

Features
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ColorArchive is a library of 5,446 named colors, with the tools to explore them, compare them and use them in your work. It is the iOS app of colorarchive.org. EXPLORE THE ARCHIVE • 5,446 colors, each with a name and its HEX, RGB, HSL and CMYK values • Browse by color family, or search by name, HEX code or mood • Every color shows its harmonies, a colorblind preview, a tonal strip and related colors • A Color of the Day, and curated collections • Save favorites and find colors from Spotlight FREE TOOLS • Palettes: build and save palettes, and copy them as CSS variables, a Tailwind config, JSON, Figma tokens, a SwiftUI extension or a HEX list • Contrast: check text and background pairs against WCAG • Converter: HEX, RGB, HSL and CMYK • Hue Challenge: put the hues back in order COLORARCHIVE PRO Pro unlocks seven tools in the app: • AI Mood: a palette from a mood or a scene you describe • Image Palette: the main colors of a photo, worked out on your device • Harmonies: pick any color and see all its schemes side by side, including split-complementary • Colorblind: each simulated color with its HEX value and how common the deficiency is • Tints & Shades: lightness steps of any color • Mixer: blend two colors • Gradient: build CSS gradients When you are signed in with a free ColorArchive account, Pro also: • removes the daily cap on AI Mood (a shared fair-use limit still applies) • works on colorarchive.org You can buy Pro without an account; it then works in this app on your Apple ID, and you can sign in later to add it to your account. Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple account when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel them in your Apple account settings. A free account also syncs your favorites with colorarchive.org. You can delete your account at any time in the app, under Profile. Terms of Use: https://colorarchive.org/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://colorarchive.org/privacy/

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Cross Stitch Pattern Maker PDF

Features
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Turn a favorite photo into a cross-stitch pattern you can make your own. Threadmap helps you plan a portrait, a pet keepsake, or a design from your own artwork, with a stitch grid and DMC thread references. FROM PHOTO TO PATTERN Choose and crop an image, then adjust the grid size and number of colors. Compare the preview with your original photo before deciding on your pattern. PLAN YOUR THREADS View thread colors, DMC codes, and stitch symbols. Adjust the palette and check estimated thread quantities and finished size to help prepare your materials. Color matches and quantities are estimates; screen colors may differ from real thread. PRINT AND KEEP YOUR PROJECTS With Threadmap Pro, save patterns in your library and export PDF charts. Choose color or black-and-white symbols, with a thread key and pages arranged for printing. Reopen saved projects when you are ready to stitch or export again. Photo conversion happens on your device. No Threadmap account is required. PRO SUBSCRIPTION Saving patterns and downloading PDFs require Threadmap Pro. Subscription options and prices are shown in the app before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Renewal is charged within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://calico-magnolia-61e.notion.site/threadmap-terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://calico-magnolia-61e.notion.site/threadmap-privacy

Screenshots

ColorArchive4 screens
Cross Stitch Pattern Maker PDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ColorArchive at monthly against Cross Stitch Pattern Maker PDF's every 3 months. On price, ads, 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. ColorArchive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Cross Stitch Pattern Maker PDF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ColorArchive ships an update monthly, Cross Stitch Pattern Maker PDF every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
ColorArchive versus Cross Stitch Pattern Maker PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColorArchiveCross Stitch Pattern Maker PDF
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuhe YeAbdelhak El Moussaoui

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ColorArchive

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$129.99
2 purchases

Cross Stitch Pattern Maker PDF

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is ColorArchive free?
ColorArchive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cross Stitch Pattern Maker PDF free?
Cross Stitch Pattern Maker PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ColorArchive or Cross Stitch Pattern Maker PDF have ads?
Neither ColorArchive nor Cross Stitch Pattern Maker PDF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ColorArchive or Cross Stitch Pattern Maker PDF?
ColorArchive ships an update monthly, and Cross Stitch Pattern Maker PDF every 3 months. Most recently, ColorArchive was updated on October 28, 2026 and Cross Stitch Pattern Maker PDF on October 25, 2026.

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