Comparison

Bordado vs Pixie Stitch

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 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!

About

Pixie Stitch

Features
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Pixie Stitch: Your Personal Cross-Stitch Pattern Maker Bring your favorite memories to life with needle and thread. Pixie Stitch is a dedicated crafting companion designed to help you transform any photograph or image into a custom, ready-to-use cross-stitch pattern. Whether you are looking to stitch a portrait of a beloved pet, a beautiful landscape, or a fun piece of pixel art, Pixie Stitch does the heavy lifting of calculating colors and grids so you can focus on the crafting. Built for both beginners and experienced stitchers, the app combines an intuitive pattern generator with a built-in thread inventory tracker, keeping everything you need for your hobby organized in one place. Key Features and Functionality: Photo to Pattern Conversion: Easily import any image from your Photo Library and turn it into a cross-stitch grid. The app natively processes your image and pixelates it into a stitchable design. Before converting, you can use the built-in cropping tool to frame the exact portion of the image you want to stitch. Total Creative Control: Every project is different, which is why Pixie Stitch lets you customize the complexity of your patterns. Use the simple slider controls to adjust: 1. Pattern Size: Define the exact width of your project (in stitches). The app will automatically calculate the proportional height and the total number of stitches required. 2. Color Count: Limit the maximum number of colors used in your pattern. Keep it simple with a 15-color palette, or push it up for a highly detailed, photorealistic project. Automatic DMC Color Matching: No more guessing which thread to buy. Pixie Stitch uses advanced color-matching algorithms to automatically map the colors in your photograph to the official DMC thread palette. Detailed Project Breakdowns: Once your pattern is generated, you get a comprehensive breakdown of the project. The app provides a detailed list of every specific DMC thread color you need, along with the exact number of stitches required for each color, helping you plan your thread purchases perfectly. Thread Inventory Tracker: Never accidentally buy the same skein of thread twice. Pixie Stitch features a built-in Inventory tab where you can track exactly which DMC threads you currently have in your stash. Easily scroll through the DMC catalog and check off the threads you own. Personal Pattern Gallery: All of your created patterns are automatically saved to your personal Gallery. You can safely store your ongoing and future projects directly on your device. The app uses Apple's native frameworks to ensure your data is saved quickly and efficiently. Clean, Ad-Free Design: Crafting is supposed to be relaxing, and your tools should be too. Pixie Stitch features a premium, beautifully crafted user interface that gets out of your way. No intrusive ads, no cluttered screensβ€”just a clean, colorful workspace for your next big idea. Start Stitching Today: Whether you are making a personalized gift for a loved one or just looking for a new way to express your creativity, Pixie Stitch gives you the tools to design beautiful, custom cross-stitch patterns right from your pocket. Download today and start your next

Screenshots

Bordado4 screens
Pixie Stitch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixie Stitch at none against Bordado's 1. Pixie Stitch also leads on ads (none vs shown). Bordado's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Bordado sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Pixie Stitch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Bordado versus Pixie Stitch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBordadoPixie Stitch
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size43 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRidineu Moraes NetoRameri Salama

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bordado

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads$4.991 Year
None

Pixie Stitch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bordado free?
Bordado is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixie Stitch free?
Pixie Stitch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bordado or Pixie Stitch have ads?
Bordado shows ads; Pixie Stitch does not.

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