Comparison

Purl vs StitchTracker

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

Head to head
About

Purl

Features
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Finally, a pattern tracker that doesn't lose your work. Just your patterns, always where you left them. Purl is the cozy companion for cross-stitch, knitting, and crochet makers who are tired of losing their place or losing their data. Mark your progress, organize your threads, and keep every project safely backed up โ€” all in one calm, beautiful app. NEVER LOSE YOUR PLACE Purl scans your PDF pattern and lets you mark stitches directly on the chart. Row by row, stitch by stitch โ€” your progress is saved automatically. Come back a week later and pick up exactly where you stopped. ONE APP, THREE CRAFTS Cross-stitch. Knitting. Crochet. Track all your projects in one place, with craft-specific tools for each. No more switching between apps. YOUR THREAD STASH, ORGANIZED Log your DMC and Anchor threads, track stock levels, and scan barcodes to add new colors instantly. Know exactly what you have โ€” and what you need โ€” before you start a project. REAL BACKUP, REAL PEACE OF MIND Your projects sync automatically across iPhone and iPad via iCloud. Everything is backed up to the cloud โ€” only you can access it. Even if you lose your phone, your patterns are safe. PROGRESS PHOTOS Photograph your work as you go. Purl saves each photo with its date and completion percentage, so you can watch your project grow from first stitch to finished piece. WORKS IN 12 LANGUAGES English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Russian, and Japanese. WHAT YOU GET - Unlimited pattern imports (PDF) - Cross-stitch chart viewer with stitch marking - Knitting row tracker - Crochet round counter - DMC & Anchor thread inventory with barcode scanner - Progress photo timeline - iCloud sync across all your Apple devices - Full backup & restore - 12 languages Purl. Your patterns, your progress, your peace of mind. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://qubillc.com/purl/privacy

About

StitchTracker

Features
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StitchTracker is your calm, capable companion for cross stitching on iPad and iPhone. Import OXS cross-stitch patterns and mark every stitch as you go โ€” full crosses, half, three-quarter and petite stitches, backstitch outlines, beads, and other ornaments. Designed for real stitching sessions See a clear, easy-to-scan thread list with per-colour progress rings and exactly how many stitches remain in each colour. Park markers show where you left off, and an optional gentle water reminder helps you stay refreshed during longer sessions. Watch your progress come alive Your stitching is recorded automatically as a timelapse trail. Replay your project, scrub through its history, and export an MP4 video in portrait, square, or landscape format โ€” up to 4K on compatible iPads โ€” ready to share with your stitching community. Celebrate every milestone Earn pixel-art badges for stitching streaks, colour milestones, and finished projects. Reach 100% and enjoy confetti and a fanfare. The Year in Stitches recap brings together your progress across all projects. Your patterns, your choice StitchTracker works offline, with no account, sign-up, or third-party tracking. Your patterns are stored on your device. If you choose iCloud sync, you can keep selected patterns and their progress up to date across your iPad and iPhone. More features โ€ข Fast, crisp pattern rendering for large charts โ€ข Home Screen widget with live project progress โ€ข Realistic fabric previews with a choice of materials โ€ข Highlight one colour to find your place instantly โ€ข Coordinate rulers and centre guides โ€ข Full undo and redo support โ€ข Import and export .oxs files; back up complete projects as .stitchx โ€ข Four colour themes to match your mood โ€ข Available in English, Polish, German, French, Spanish, and Italian StitchTracker is free. Import a pattern and start stitching.

Screenshots

Purl4 screens
StitchTracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StitchTracker at none against Purl's 1. Purl's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Purl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. StitchTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Purl versus StitchTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPurlStitchTracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size119 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKADIR KARAKASKRZYSZTOF OBARZANEK

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Purl

One-time1
  • Purl Lifetime$9.99
None

StitchTracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Purl free?
Purl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StitchTracker free?
StitchTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Purl or StitchTracker have ads?
Neither Purl nor StitchTracker shows ads.

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