Comparison

LeafLine vs Stitch Reader

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

Head to head
About

LeafLine

Features
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LeafLine is a calm visual diary β€” a place to keep the small changes after a new leaf, a watering, or a prune. β€’ Sort photos by type, compare day by day β€’ Live Photo export β€’ Cultivation achievements β€’ Catalog & genus index β€’ Premium: higher limits, clean Live exports Add a photo, then open different days side by side on the timeline to see how she grew. Export a Live Photo and the growth plays out. Light plants, keep records, and achievements unlock along the way; there’s also a catalog of about 1,500 plants plus a genus index. Premium unlocks custom plants, larger collections, longer timelines, and clean Live exports β€” no LeafLine watermark, or with your own mark. Privacy Policy: https://leaf-line.aron-tech.workers.dev/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://leaf-line.aron-tech.workers.dev/terms

About

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.

Screenshots

LeafLine4 screens
Stitch Reader3 screens

Verdict

The call

LeafLine and Stitch Reader are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. LeafLine sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month 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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
LeafLine versus Stitch Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLeafLineStitch Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size49 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCONG WANGOm Shejul

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LeafLine

Subscriptions1
  • LeafLine Premium$1.991 Month
1 purchases

Stitch Reader

Subscriptions1
  • Stitch Reader Pro$9.991 Year

Questions

Is LeafLine free?
LeafLine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stitch Reader free?
Stitch Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LeafLine or Stitch Reader have ads?
Neither LeafLine nor Stitch Reader shows ads.

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