Comparison

Bordado vs Hello CrossStitch

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

Head to head
About

Bordado

Features
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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 — no more losing your place on paper. Zoom in, pan around the grid, and follow your progress anywhere. KEY FEATURES • Import cross-stitch charts (OXS and FlossCross formats) • Mark finished stitches and track your progress • Viewer with zoom, panning, and guide lines • Create a chart from your own photo • Works offline — your projects stay on your device • Multiple languages SUBSCRIPTION (OPTIONAL) Bordado is free and shows a small banner ad. If you prefer, the annual subscription removes ads: • Remove Ads — annual auto-renewable subscription. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation. • Renews automatically unless canceled at least 24h before the period ends. • 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!

About

Hello CrossStitch

Features
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Hello CrossStitch keeps your cross-stitch projects moving — one stitch at a time. Follow your chart right on your iPhone/iPad, mark cells as you stitch, and watch your finished piece slowly appear. STITCH FROM YOUR OWN PDF CHARTS • Import PDF charts purchased from Heaven And Earth Designs (HAED), Artecy Cross Stitch, Golden Kite or Zanna Cross Stitch, and see the exact symbols from the printed chart • Multi-page charts join into one seamless pattern • More chart publishers are being added — write to us with the ones you use TURN PHOTOS INTO PATTERNS • Create a cross-stitch pattern from any photo in seconds • Every color is a real DMC floss you can buy • Choose the size (up to 900 stitches wide) and number of colors • Blend two flosses in one needle to reach the shades in between — more colors without buying more thread. Dithering and vivid color get you closer still WATCH YOUR PROGRESS BLOOM • Your picture emerges on the progress screen as you stitch • Progress %, stitches today, weekly stats and personal records • An estimated finish date that updates as you go • Timelapse: replay your project stitch by stitch and watch the picture appear MADE FOR SERIOUS STITCHING • Symbol highlight: light up every cell of the color you're working on • Jump to the next unstitched square of that color — work one thread from start to finish without hunting for what's left • Parking: mark the cells where you parked your thread, so you always know where to pick up • Zoom from a single cell all the way out to the whole design AND MORE • Back up your progress and restore it on a new device — backup files hold your progress only, never the chart itself • Diagonal and zigzag guide grids help you keep your place • Thread list shows remaining stitches for every DMC color • Thread usage: how many stitches each DMC color needs and how many skeins to buy, from your fabric count and strands • Started your project before getting the app? Mark the finished areas in one sweep FREE TRIAL, THEN FREE OR PREMIUM Every feature is free for your first 30 days — no purchase needed. After the trial, the essentials for following your chart and recording your stitches stay free (with ads), while the Premium subscription (monthly or yearly) unlocks all features and removes ads. Available in English, Japanese, Spanish and French. Terms of Use: https://hellocrossstitch.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://hellocrossstitch.com/privacy

Screenshots

Bordado4 screens
Hello CrossStitch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hello CrossStitch at every 6 days against Bordado's monthly. Bordado's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. Bordado sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and Hello CrossStitch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bordado ships an update monthly, Hello CrossStitch every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Bordado versus Hello CrossStitch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBordadoHello CrossStitch
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRidineu Moraes NetoMichael Pettersson Solutions AB

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bordado

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads$4.991 Year
2 purchases

Hello CrossStitch

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

Questions

Is Bordado free?
Bordado is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hello CrossStitch free?
Hello CrossStitch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bordado or Hello CrossStitch have ads?
Both Bordado and Hello CrossStitch show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bordado or Hello CrossStitch?
Bordado ships an update monthly, and Hello CrossStitch every 6 days. Most recently, Bordado was updated on October 25, 2026 and Hello CrossStitch on October 24, 2026.

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