Rugmi vs Bordado
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Rugmi
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Rugmi turns any image into a rug pattern you can actually tuft β and then helps you make it, from the first color to the final cost. Everything runs on your device. No account, no sign-up, and your photos never leave your phone. CONVERT ANY IMAGE β’ Turn a photo or artwork into a clean, color-reduced pattern β’ Built for gun tufting, punch needle, and latch hook β’ Smart color reduction that keeps shapes tuftable β no detail too thin to make β’ Set real-world size; the pattern respects your minimum detail width TRANSFER TO FABRIC β’ Print a full-size poster PDF, tiled across pages β’ Projector mode with keystone correction to trace straight onto your backing β’ Mirror for back-of-backing transfer when you need it β’ Numbered chart export for latch hook PLAN YARN & PRICE β’ Estimate yarn usage per color, with calibration for accuracy β’ Match colors to real yarn brands and your own palettes β’ Price calculator for materials, time, and margin β’ Build a shopping list from what a project needs vs. your stash MANAGE YOUR PROJECTS β’ Keep every rug as a project with pattern, palette, and notes β’ Built-in work timer and photo journal to track progress β’ Gallery of finished pieces with share cards β’ Yarn catalog and stash so you always know what you own Everything you need to turn an idea into a finished rugβall in one place. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Bordado
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Bordado is the simple way to track your cross-stitch projects from start to finish. Import your project's chart and mark stitches as you go β no more losing your place on paper. Zoom in, pan around the grid, and follow your progress anywhere. KEY FEATURES β’ Import cross-stitch charts (OXS and FlossCross formats) β’ Mark finished stitches and track your progress β’ Viewer with zoom, panning, and guide lines β’ Create a chart from your own photo β’ Works offline β your projects stay on your device β’ Multiple languages SUBSCRIPTION (OPTIONAL) Bordado is free and shows a small banner ad. If you prefer, the annual subscription removes ads: β’ Remove Ads β annual auto-renewable subscription. β’ Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation. β’ Renews automatically unless canceled at least 24h before the period ends. β’ Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://ridneto.github.io/bordado-app-legal/termos.html Privacy Policy: https://ridneto.github.io/bordado-app-legal/privacidade.html Happy stitching!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Rugmi at every 9 days against Bordado's monthly. Bordado's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Rugmi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Bordado sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Rugmi ships an update every 9 days, Bordado monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rugmi | Bordado |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days β better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Diana BiaΕogrzywa | Ridineu Moraes Neto |
In-app purchases
Rugmi
- Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$44.991 Year
Bordado
- Remove Ads$4.991 Year
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