Comparison

Cross Stitch Pattern Maker . vs Patternly by Luca

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

Head to head
About

Cross Stitch Pattern Maker .

Features
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Turn any photo into a ready-to-stitch cross-stitch pattern with accurate DMC thread codes. Threadmap runs entirely on your device for privacy and speed. KEY FEATURES - Convert photos into stitch patterns with grid size and color controls - Accurate DMC color matching with clear symbols - Print-ready PDF charts with tiles, legend, and skein estimates - Side-by-side preview and compare view - Save patterns to your library and re-export anytime No account required. Works offline. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Terms of Use: https://calico-magnolia-61e.notion.site/threadmap-terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://calico-magnolia-61e.notion.site/threadmap-privacy

About

Patternly by Luca

Features
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Patternly by Luca-S is a complete cross stitch studio in your pocket โ€” design patterns from scratch, convert photos into stitchable charts, and track your stitching progress on real kit charts. DESIGN A full pattern editor with layers, selections, shapes, text-to-stitch, backstitch, French knots and more. Unlimited undo. Match colours across Luca-S, DMC, Anchor, Cosmo and Madeira threads. CONVERT Turn any photo into a ready-to-stitch chart. Every pixel is matched to a real thread colour, with fine-tuning, masking and confetti cleanup for a chart that's a joy to stitch. TRACK Load your Luca-S kit chart and stitch off your screen. Tap each stitch as you go, work one colour at a time, pinch to zoom, and never lose your place. Your progress syncs to your account across devices. Bought a kit? Scan the QR code on the insert card and your pattern opens instantly. THREAD TOOLS Match any colour to real threads, pull a palette from a photo, and browse full brand conversion charts. Plus fabric, thread and time calculators for planning any project. PATTERNLY PLUS The editor, converter, thread tools and calculators are free. The Stitch Tracker is part of Patternly Plus, an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or yearly) with a 14-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://luca-s.com/pages/patternly-privacy

Screenshots

Cross Stitch Pattern Maker .4 screens
Patternly by Luca4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Patternly by Luca at 3 against Cross Stitch Pattern Maker .'s 1. Patternly by Luca also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Cross Stitch Pattern Maker . sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Patternly by Luca sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 3 level
Cross Stitch Pattern Maker . versus Patternly by Luca: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCross Stitch Pattern Maker .Patternly by Luca
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS1815.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size28 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbdelhak El MoussaouiUK Luca-S LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cross Stitch Pattern Maker .

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Patternly by Luca

Subscriptions2
  • Patternly Plus14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Patternly Plus14 Days trial$31.951 Year

Questions

Is Cross Stitch Pattern Maker . free?
Cross Stitch Pattern Maker . is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Patternly by Luca free?
Patternly by Luca is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cross Stitch Pattern Maker . or Patternly by Luca have ads?
Neither Cross Stitch Pattern Maker . nor Patternly by Luca shows ads.

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