Comparison

StitchWIP vs Purl

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

Head to head
About

StitchWIP

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StitchWIP is the modern cross-stitch project tracker app. Whether you have one WIP or twenty, StitchWIP keeps everything organized โ€” from your first stitch to the final finish. TRACK YOUR PROJECTS Log every WIP with stitch counts, fabric details, progress photos, and session logs. Set deadlines and let StitchWIP calculate your daily stitch pace automatically. Cataloguing a whole pile of WIPs? Quick Add lets you enter each one with just a name and stitch count โ€” and keep adding without leaving the screen. Track Stitch-A-Long (SAL) schedules with part tracking and release date notifications. Record frog log entries when you rip out stitches so your progress history stays accurate. Every project gets its own stats too โ€” sessions, hours, personal records, and a projected finish date. LOG YOUR SESSIONS Record every stitching session with time spent, stitch count, and notes. Correct or delete a past session at any time and your totals update automatically. Build a complete history of your craft โ€” and watch your stats grow with every hour you log. MANAGE YOUR STASH Organize your full stash โ€” threads by color number and quantity, fabric, needles, and other supplies, all sorted by category. Adding several colors at once? Use Bulk Add. Save your pattern library. Build a wishlist so nothing you love slips through the cracks. TOOLS FOR EVERY STITCHER ยท Color Charts โ€” browse and search the full DMC range, filter by thread type, and see at a glance which colors are already in your stash ยท Stitch Counter โ€” tap to count stitches with a running session timer ยท Fabric Calculator โ€” calculate exact fabric size for any design at any count to include a border ยท Thread Estimator โ€” estimate skeins needed by stitch count and strands then create a shopping list ยท Time Calculator โ€” find out how long a pattern will really take at your own stitching speed ยท Project Wheel โ€” can't decide what to stitch next, what to start, or what to buy from your wishlist? Spin to pick ยท Goal Tracker โ€” daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly; set targets that update automatically from your projects and sessions ยท Reference โ€” fabric counts, stitch types, needle sizes, and thread tips all in one place BEAUTIFUL STATS Monthly, yearly, and all-time stats show your total sessions, hours stitched, stitch counts, streaks, and finish rate. Export your stats to share your progress or keep a personal record. DESIGNED FOR YOUR CRAFT StitchWIP is built specifically for cross-stitch โ€” not a generic crafting app with cross-stitch added on. Every detail is designed by a stitcher (me) to match how stitchers actually work. ยท Multiple themes including light and dark mode ยท Deadline reminders and daily stitch pace notifications ยท SAL release date notifications so you never miss a new part ยท Full data backup and restore ยท Works offline โ€” your projects live right on your device Free to use with up to 3 projects, 30 stash items, 10 wishlist items, and 5 patterns. Unlock the full app with a single one-time purchase โ€” no subscription and no recurring fees. The first time you tap a Pro feature, you get a 7-day free trial.

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Purl

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Finally, a pattern tracker that doesn't lose your work. Just your patterns, always where you left them. Purl is the cozy companion for cross-stitch, knitting, and crochet makers who are tired of losing their place or losing their data. Mark your progress, organize your threads, and keep every project safely backed up โ€” all in one calm, beautiful app. NEVER LOSE YOUR PLACE Purl scans your PDF pattern and lets you mark stitches directly on the chart. Row by row, stitch by stitch โ€” your progress is saved automatically. Come back a week later and pick up exactly where you stopped. ONE APP, THREE CRAFTS Cross-stitch. Knitting. Crochet. Track all your projects in one place, with craft-specific tools for each. No more switching between apps. YOUR THREAD STASH, ORGANIZED Log your DMC and Anchor threads, track stock levels, and scan barcodes to add new colors instantly. Know exactly what you have โ€” and what you need โ€” before you start a project. REAL BACKUP, REAL PEACE OF MIND Your projects sync automatically across iPhone and iPad via iCloud. Everything is backed up to the cloud โ€” only you can access it. Even if you lose your phone, your patterns are safe. PROGRESS PHOTOS Photograph your work as you go. Purl saves each photo with its date and completion percentage, so you can watch your project grow from first stitch to finished piece. WORKS IN 12 LANGUAGES English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Russian, and Japanese. WHAT YOU GET - Unlimited pattern imports (PDF) - Cross-stitch chart viewer with stitch marking - Knitting row tracker - Crochet round counter - DMC & Anchor thread inventory with barcode scanner - Progress photo timeline - iCloud sync across all your Apple devices - Full backup & restore - 12 languages Purl. Your patterns, your progress, your peace of mind. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://qubillc.com/purl/privacy

Screenshots

StitchWIP4 screens
Purl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Purl at every 2 days against StitchWIP's every 6 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. StitchWIP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Purl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StitchWIP ships an update every 6 days, Purl every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
StitchWIP versus Purl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStitchWIPPurl
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size43 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJessica KordonKADIR KARAKAS

In-app purchases

1 purchases

StitchWIP

One-time1
  • StitchWIP Pro$7.99
1 purchases

Purl

One-time1
  • Purl Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is StitchWIP free?
StitchWIP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Purl free?
Purl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StitchWIP or Purl have ads?
Neither StitchWIP nor Purl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StitchWIP or Purl?
StitchWIP ships an update every 6 days, and Purl every 2 days. Most recently, StitchWIP was updated on September 20, 2026 and Purl on September 9, 2026.

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