Comparison

BKU Hub vs Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch

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

Head to head
About

BKU Hub

Features
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First published in 1994, BKU is the only true product magazine in the bathroom and kitchen sector, and fundamentally keeps our readers up to date with all the latest products and services available through its pages and website. Get BKU Magazine on your iPhone with this new app, and ensure your finger is pressed firmly on the pulse of this fast moving, innovative and design led industry. Subscribe for free to receive notifications on the latest content. Privacy Policy http://www.bathroomandkitchenupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/7979/Privacy_Policy.html

About

Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch

Create cross stitch patterns from scratch or by converting your photos. Easily track your progress and highlight specific colors. Save or print your designs for your next embroidery project.

Highlights
  • Generate patterns from photos
  • Draw custom patterns
  • Highlight specific colors
  • Mark completed stitches
  • Export and print patterns
  • iCloud backup and sync
Features
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Pattern Maker is a cross stitch app that lets you draw patterns from scratch or generate patterns from photos. Draw Patterns: Create your own patterns with useful editing tools. Generate Patterns: Choose a photo and generate a cross stitch pattern automatically. Highlight Colors: Highlight a specific color to easily see where it's used. Keep Track of Progress: Tap a stitch to mark it as completed. Export & Print: Save or print the pattern template. Data Is Backed Up: Patterns and palettes are backed up securely to iCloud and synchronized across your devices. No sign-in is required. If you have any suggestions on how to improve Pattern Maker, feel free to contact App Support. A Pro subscription unlocks additional editing tools, unlimited patterns, marking completed stitches, exporting patterns and custom palettes. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BKU Hub3 screens
Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BKU Hub at none against Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch's 2. Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. BKU Hub asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BKU Hub ships an update every 11 months, Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BKU Hub versus Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBKU HubPattern Maker for Cross Stitch
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDatateam Business Media LtdHavard Tryman

In-app purchases

None

BKU Hub

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch

Subscriptions2
  • Pro3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Pro$24.991 Year

Questions

Is BKU Hub free?
BKU Hub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch free?
Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BKU Hub or Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch have ads?
Neither BKU Hub nor Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BKU Hub or Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch?
BKU Hub ships an update every 11 months, and Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch every 3 weeks. Most recently, BKU Hub was updated on October 17, 2026 and Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch on October 12, 2026.

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