Comparison

StitchGuard vs Stitchwork

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

Head to head
About

StitchGuard

Features
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StitchGuard Pro is an auto-renewing subscription that unlocks ongoing pattern reports, saved report history, and PDF audit exports. StitchGuard helps cross-stitch and embroidery buyers review visible pattern-listing details before they buy or stitch. Import a screenshot, photo, or PDF page and get a cautious report focused on practical stitching evidence: visible thread keys, chart clarity, preview consistency, missing details, and polite questions to ask the seller. Features: - Inspect listing screenshots, pattern previews, and PDF pages - Review visible stitchability signals without accusation language - See missing or unclear details before starting a project - Draft polite seller questions for open points - Keep pattern reports organized in a local library StitchGuard is a craft inspection tool. It provides signals and risk guidance based on visible evidence. It does not confirm copyright ownership, seller identity, AI use, refunds, or legal status. StitchGuard Pro is an auto-renewing subscription that unlocks ongoing pattern reports, saved report history, and PDF audit exports. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews at the end of each billing period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bonega.ai/stitchguard/privacy

About

Stitchwork

This app transforms your cross-stitch patterns into interactive, digital charts. Mark off stitches as you complete them, track your progress in real-time, and manage your floss inventory. It supports various stitch types and offers automatic floss list generation.

Highlights
  • Interactive digital cross-stitch charts
  • Mark stitches and track progress
  • Import PDF patterns or photos
  • Automatic floss list generation
  • Support for various stitch types
  • Floss stash and shopping list management
Features
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Stitchwork turns your cross-stitch pattern into a tappable, zoomable chart you mark off stitch by stitch, right through to the last one. And it never loses a stitch. Import a pattern PDF (or a photo of a chart) and Stitchwork lays a grid over it so every cell becomes tappable. Tap or drag to mark stitches done and watch your completion climb in real time. Your progress syncs across your iPhone and iPad through your own private iCloud — stitch on the couch with your iPad, check a color at the store on your phone, and pick up right where you left off. NEVER LOSE A STITCH • Per-stitch iCloud sync built to merge, not overwrite — edits from two devices combine, even offline • Your patterns and progress live in your own private iCloud; we never see them • No account to create, nothing to log into MADE FOR REAL CHARTS • Imports modern vector pattern PDFs — the grid snaps to your chart automatically • Any pattern works: if auto-detect isn't perfect, just drag the grid to fit • Smooth on huge charts — 100,000+ stitches, fluid zoom and pan • Multi-page PDFs stitched into one continuous chart EVERY KIND OF STITCH • Full stitches, plus half, quarter, and three-quarter fractional stitches • Back-stitch outlines you can tap to track • Block-fill and a quick-park mode for fast marking • Parking-method support for confident colorwork TRACK EVERYTHING • Live completion percentage — always know exactly how far you've come • Per-symbol counts — see exactly how many of each symbol are left • Tap a symbol to highlight every cell that uses it • A Progress tab that rolls up every project with pace and time estimates YOUR FLOSS, ORGANIZED • Automatic floss list — every DMC color in your pattern • A full floss stash: what you own, what you still need, and a cross-project shopping list • Skein estimates and DMC-to-Anchor / Madeira conversions • A searchable catalog of 450+ DMC shades FAIR PRICING • A one-time purchase — no subscription, ever • Your first 3 patterns are free — then unlock unlimited with a single one-time purchase • Your patterns are always yours — nothing is ever deleted, upgrade or not Built by a stitcher who wanted a great cross-stitch tracker on iPhone and iPad — and decided to make one. Actively maintained, and shaped by what cross-stitchers actually ask for. Happy stitching!

Screenshots

StitchGuard4 screens
Stitchwork4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stitchwork at daily against StitchGuard's every 4 days. 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. StitchGuard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Stitchwork sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StitchGuard ships an update every 4 days, Stitchwork daily. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
StitchGuard versus Stitchwork: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStitchGuardStitchwork
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB15 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperClashware SàrlCHRISTOPHER JAMES HINCKLEY

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StitchGuard

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$19.991 Year
1 purchases

Stitchwork

One-time1
  • Unlimited Patterns$12.99

Questions

Is StitchGuard free?
StitchGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stitchwork free?
Stitchwork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StitchGuard or Stitchwork have ads?
Neither StitchGuard nor Stitchwork shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StitchGuard or Stitchwork?
StitchGuard ships an update every 4 days, and Stitchwork daily. Most recently, StitchGuard was updated on September 19, 2026 and Stitchwork on September 11, 2026.

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