Comparison

Rugmi vs Stitchkin cross stitch tracker

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

Head to head
About

Rugmi

Features
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Rugmi turns any image into a rug pattern you can actually tuft — 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 • Turn a photo or artwork into a clean, color-reduced pattern • Built for gun tufting, punch needle, and latch hook • Smart color reduction that keeps shapes tuftable — no detail too thin to make • Set real-world size; the pattern respects your minimum detail width TRANSFER TO FABRIC • Print a full-size poster PDF, tiled across pages • Projector mode with keystone correction to trace straight onto your backing • Mirror for back-of-backing transfer when you need it • Numbered chart export for latch hook PLAN YARN & PRICE • Estimate yarn usage per color, with calibration for accuracy • Match colors to real yarn brands and your own palettes • Price calculator for materials, time, and margin • Build a shopping list from what a project needs vs. your stash MANAGE YOUR PROJECTS • Keep every rug as a project with pattern, palette, and notes • Built-in work timer and photo journal to track progress • Gallery of finished pieces with share cards • Yarn catalog and stash so you always know what you own Everything you need to turn an idea into a finished rug—all in one place. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Stitchkin cross stitch tracker

Track your cross-stitch progress with this app. Import PDF or XSD patterns, mark completed stitches, and view your progress. Features include a color palette manager, stitching statistics, and optional weekly leagues for motivation.

Highlights
  • Import PDF and XSD patterns
  • Mark completed stitches
  • Track project progress
  • Manage thread color palettes
  • View stitching statistics
  • Weekly leagues and community features
  • Zen mode for focused stitching
Features
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Keep your place in your cross-stitch pattern, see how far you've come, and make every stitching evening count. Stitchkin brings your charts, progress and stitching memories together. Import a PDF or XSD pattern, mark completed stitches, and return to your work knowing where to begin. YOUR CHARTS, READY TO WORK WITH * Import PDF charts and XSD pattern files. * Combine pages of a multi-page PDF into one canvas. * Zoom in on your chart and keep the thread legend close by. * Work comfortably on iPhone and iPad, with Apple Pencil support on iPad. MARK STITCHES. SEE PROGRESS. * Tap or swipe to mark the stitches you've completed. * Undo marks when you need to correct something. * Find matching symbols on XSD charts and PDFs where symbol recognition is available. * Follow your completed stitch count and project progress. * Explore thread colors and manage each project's palette. A LITTLE MOTIVATION TO KEEP GOING See your stitching days, streaks and estimated time spent on a project. Add widgets to keep your current work and stitching calendar in view. Join weekly leagues and let your completed stitches move you up the ranks. Send a cheer to another stitcher, or hide the leagues when you want a quieter experience. Your friendly Stitchkin mascot is there to celebrate the little wins along the way. KEEP THE STORY OF YOUR WORK Save a photo of a finished piece, revisit its stats and watch a replay of your recorded progress. Create a photo recap to share what you've made, including the progress from a stitching session. MAKE ROOM FOR QUIET Switch to Zen mode for a clear, full-screen chart. When your hoop is out of reach, enjoy Shade Match, a short daily color-matching game. Whether you're returning to a long-running project or starting something new, Stitchkin helps you see the work behind every finished piece. Bring your next chart. Make a little progress. Enjoy seeing it grow. ABOUT ACCESS AND PATTERNS Paid access and an account are required. Available plans and any trial offers are shown in the app before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Bring your own PDF or XSD charts. PDF setup and symbol recognition depend on the chart. XSD import currently displays cross stitches Stitchkin runs on a subscription: • Monthly — $4.99 per month • Annual — $29.99 per year (about $2.49 per month), with 14 days free • Lifetime — $79.99, a one-time purchase, not a subscription Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. A subscription renews automatically for the same period at the same price unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends; your account is charged for the renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel a subscription in your Apple Account settings at any time. If you buy a subscription during a free trial, the unused part of the trial is forfeited. Prices are in US dollars and may differ in other countries. Terms of Use: https://stitchkin.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://stitchkin.com/privacy

Screenshots

Rugmi4 screens
Stitchkin cross stitch tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Stitchkin cross stitch tracker at none against Rugmi's shown. Stitchkin cross stitch tracker also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Rugmi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Stitchkin cross stitch tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rugmi ships an update every 9 days, Stitchkin cross stitch tracker every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rugmi versus Stitchkin cross stitch tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRugmiStitchkin cross stitch tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB53 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDiana BiałogrzywaMikhail Poliak

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Rugmi

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
3 purchases

Stitchkin cross stitch tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Stitchkin Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Stitchkin Pro Yearly14 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Stitchkin Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Rugmi free?
Rugmi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stitchkin cross stitch tracker free?
Stitchkin cross stitch tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rugmi or Stitchkin cross stitch tracker have ads?
Rugmi shows ads; Stitchkin cross stitch tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Rugmi or Stitchkin cross stitch tracker?
Rugmi ships an update every 9 days, and Stitchkin cross stitch tracker every 3 days. Most recently, Rugmi was updated on October 27, 2026 and Stitchkin cross stitch tracker on October 31, 2026.

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