Bordado vs Stitch Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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 — 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!
Stitch Reader
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Stitch Reader turns a supported cross-stitch pattern into a clear interactive chart and keeps your progress on your device. Import a PDF, scan, or clear photo. Review the detected grid and thread legend before confirming anything. Once confirmed, choose a symbol, see remaining stitches, pan and zoom, mark progress, and undo mistakes without a network connection. What it supports: - Full-cross stitches - Clear PDF, JPEG, and PNG patterns - Validated multipage charts - Charts up to 100 x 100 cells Built for careful review: - Uncertain cells and page joins are blocked until checked - Source-page coordinates help you compare the chart with the original - Your confirmed library works offline - Portable backup and restore keep your charts and progress under your control Plan terms: Your first successfully processed pattern is free. Stitch Reader offers one auto-renewing yearly plan for processing additional patterns. The localized price is shown before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. The plan renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in App Store account settings. Saved local patterns remain available after expiry. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://omshejul.com/app/stitch-reader/privacy/ Try the included practice chart and process one pattern free. Additional processing requires the yearly plan shown in the app. Saved patterns, progress, backup, export, and deletion remain available if the plan ends. No account, ads, or tracking. Only process patterns you are allowed to use. Partial stitches, backstitch, beads, knots, blends, cropped grids, and unreadable legends are not supported in this release.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Stitch Reader at none against Bordado's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Bordado sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and Stitch Reader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Bordado | Stitch Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ridineu Moraes Neto | Om Shejul |
In-app purchases
Bordado
- Remove Ads$4.991 Year
Stitch Reader
- Stitch Reader Pro$9.991 Year








