Comparison

Stitch Studio vs Catstanbul Empire

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

Head to head
About

Stitch Studio

Transform any photo into a detailed cross-stitch pattern on your iPhone. Choose resolution and color count, then stitch cell by cell with intuitive gestures. Earn coins by completing projects to unlock new design packs.

Highlights
  • Photo to cross-stitch pattern conversion
  • Adjustable resolution and color count
  • Intuitive swipe and tap controls
  • EZ Mode for mistake-free stitching
  • Curated design packs
  • Progress tracking and XP system
  • Automatic iCloud sync
Features
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Stitch Studio brings the calm, focused joy of cross-stitch to your iPhone. Import any photo and watch it transform into a pattern you can complete - one satisfying stitch at a time. CREATE FROM ANYTHING Import any photo and convert it into a cross-stitch pattern. Adjust the resolution and palette size to control how detailed or minimal your design looks. Smarter palettes keep dark tones true - dark reds, navy blues, and browns stay as real colors instead of collapsing to black. Unlimited previews let you tune the settings and see the result before you commit to a new project. STITCH AT YOUR OWN PACE Your canvas zooms to four levels so you can work with fine detail or take in the whole picture. Swipe to fill cells, tap to place individual stitches, and undo by stroke or by single cell - whichever suits your style. Rich haptic feedback makes every stitch feel satisfying. Play one-handed with Left-Hand Mode, which flips the in-game controls to your other side in both portrait and landscape. Prefer a relaxed, mistake-free experience? Unlock EZ Mode with coins to skip wrong-color taps and stitch without ever placing an error cell - it stays unlocked for that image, even if you re-download or regenerate it. DESIGN PACKS Browse more than 80 curated packs of ready-to-stitch designs, with new ones added regularly - Midnight Cats, Pop Art, Interesting Portraits, Ancient Egypt, Mythical Creatures, Mushroom World, Landscapes, Cartoon Animals, and many more. Tap any design to view it full screen and swipe through the entire pack before you spend a thing. Mark your favorites, sort and filter your collection, and earn coins by completing projects to spend on new packs. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Each project tracks your time played, completion percentage, and stitch history. Earn XP as you stitch, level up, and hit milestones that reward bonus coins. When a project is finished, watch a full replay of every stitch animating into place in the exact order you placed them - then share it with anyone you like. PLAY IN YOUR LANGUAGE Stitch Studio is fully translated into German, Spanish, and French, from menus to in-game controls, so you can stitch in the language you are most comfortable with. MADE TO RELAX Everything in Stitch Studio is designed to be calming and distraction-free. A redesigned Settings screen puts every option within reach, with clear info buttons that explain each one and easy-to-grab sliders with satisfying haptic ticks. Works in portrait and landscape, with configurable haptic intensity. Automatic iCloud sync keeps your coins, level, stats, and projects backed up across devices and re-installs. Free to download with no ads and no subscriptions. Create one custom design per day for free, and earn coins by completing projects. Coin packs are available if you would rather not wait - but nothing in the app is ever locked behind them.

About

Catstanbul Empire

Features
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The throne of Catstanbul is empty. Will you claim it? From the palaces of a purrfect Catstanbul empire rises the ultimate cat card battler. Collect whiskered sultans, cunning viziers and fearless janissary cats, build your perfect deck, and outwit rivals from around the world. Catstanbul Empire blends deep strategy with playful, regal style — easy to learn, impossible to put down. COLLECT 100+ LEGENDARY CATS Gather a roaring roster of collectible cat cards — sultans, viziers, janissaries and more. Every cat has a story, a strength, and a place in your battle plan. MASTER 6 STRATEGIC ROLES • Tank — hold the line and absorb the charge • Swarm — overwhelm foes with numbers • Commander — buff and lead your army • Engine — power your economy and combos • Assassin — strike down key targets • Disruptor — break enemy plans apart Mix roles, chain combos and unlock powerful faction synergies. FORGE CATS INTO LEGENDS Level up, upgrade and forge your cats into unstoppable legends. Every battle makes your dynasty stronger. GAME MODES FOR EVERY WARLORD • Campaign — march through an epic royal Catstanbul saga • PvP Online — duel real players in real time • Survival — how long can your empire stand? • Clan Wars — fight side by side for glory RISE THROUGH THE CLANS Join or create a clan, chat with allies, donate cats and conquer together. Stronger as one. CLIMB THE RANKED LADDER Battle your way up the ELO ranks: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Emperor, Legend — and the legendary Conqueror of Istanbul. Prove you are the rightful ruler. FREE TO PLAY Download free and start building your empire today. Deep deck-building strategy for everyone. Conquer Catstanbul — download now and take the throne!

Screenshots

Stitch Studio4 screens
Catstanbul Empire4 screens

Verdict

The call

Stitch Studio and Catstanbul Empire are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Studio sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Catstanbul Empire sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Stitch Studio versus Catstanbul Empire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStitch StudioCatstanbul Empire
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB30 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMax EhrlichDeniz Gunduz

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Stitch Studio

One-time4
  • 100 Coins$0.99
  • 250 Coins$1.99
  • 500 Coins$3.49
Show 1 more
  • 1000 Coins$4.99
5 purchases

Catstanbul Empire

One-time5
  • 15 Gems$0.99
  • 50 Gems$1.99
  • 120 Gems$2.99
Show 2 more
  • 280 Gems$5.99
  • 800 Gems$14.99

Questions

Is Stitch Studio free?
Stitch Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Catstanbul Empire free?
Catstanbul Empire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stitch Studio or Catstanbul Empire have ads?
Neither Stitch Studio nor Catstanbul Empire shows ads.

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