# New Idea vs CrossStitcher

The clearest difference is rating: CrossStitcher at 4.6 against New Idea's 2.0. CrossStitcher also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. New Idea sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and CrossStitcher sells 43 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CrossStitcher holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CrossStitcher has 258 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of New Idea's written reviews are positive against 19% of CrossStitcher's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

New Idea ships an update every 5 months, CrossStitcher fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | New Idea | CrossStitcher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-idea/id742179080/reviews) | **[4.6 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossstitcher/id996699120/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **258** |
| Positive reviews | **21.7% of reviews** | 19.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Are Media Pty Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/373791867) | [Warners Group Publications PLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/586192010) |

## What reviewers say

### New Idea

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-idea/id742179080)

Access the latest celebrity news, lifestyle trends, and real-life stories through a digital magazine. Enjoy exclusive interviews, fashion tips, and entertainment updates delivered directly to your device.

**Highlights:** Exclusive celebrity news and interviews, Latest gossip and entertainment updates, Fashion and beauty tips, Real-life stories, User-friendly digital format

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Idea Auto-Renewable Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| New Idea Auto-Renewable Subscription | $15.99 | per 2 months |
| New Idea Auto-Renewable Subscription | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| New Idea Auto-Renewable Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 03_Oct_16 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10_Oct_16 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 14_Mar_16 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30_May_16 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20_Jun_16 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 27_Jun_16 | $1.99 | one-time |


### CrossStitcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossstitcher/id996699120)

Explore contemporary cross stitching with fresh designs and lifestyle inspiration. Learn new techniques and create unique gifts, accessories, and homestyle items. Perfect for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced.

**Highlights:** Contemporary designs, Lifestyle inspiration, Creative techniques, Trend-led projects, Technical advice, Gift and homestyle ideas, Expert-led technique demonstrations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (43)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CrossStitcher 1M Auto Sub | $3.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Subscription | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month Subscription | $16.49 | per 6 months |
| 12 Month Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| July 2019 (id:785570) | $5.99 | one-time |
| February 2020 (id:785563) | $5.99 | one-time |
| November 2020 (id:785458) | $5.99 | one-time |
| October 2020 (id:785459) | $5.99 | one-time |
| June 2020 (id:785464) | $5.99 | one-time |
| April 2020 (id:785466) | $5.99 | one-time |
| March 2020 (id:785467) | $5.99 | one-time |
| December 2021 (id:784474) | $5.99 | one-time |
| September 2019 (id:785568) | $5.99 | one-time |
| February 2026 (pp:1116162) | $5.99 | one-time |
| August 2025 (pp:1116152) | $5.99 | one-time |
| October 2016 (id:785532) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Summer 2020 (id:785463) | $5.99 | one-time |
| June 2025 (pp:1116156) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Summer 2015 (id:795822) | $5.99 | one-time |
| May 2025 (pp:1116158) | $5.99 | one-time |
| October 2021 (id:784478) | $5.99 | one-time |
| April 2025 (pp:1116142) | $5.99 | one-time |
| February 2025 (pp:1116138) | $5.99 | one-time |
| November 2015 (id:785500) | $5.99 | one-time |
| December 2020 (id:784500) | $5.99 | one-time |
| July 2020 (id:785462) | $5.99 | one-time |
| January 2025 (pp:1115995) | $5.99 | one-time |
| January 2019 (id:785551) | $5.99 | one-time |
| January 2017 (id:785535) | $5.99 | one-time |
| December 2024 (pp:1039974) | $5.99 | one-time |
| October 2015 (id:795747) | $5.99 | one-time |
| November 2024 (pp:1039979) | $5.99 | one-time |
| July 2016 (id:785529) | $5.99 | one-time |
| October 2024 (pp:1039984) | $5.99 | one-time |
| October 2017 (id:785545) | $5.99 | one-time |
| September 2020 (id:785460) | $5.99 | one-time |
| September 2024 (pp:1039989) | $5.99 | one-time |
| December 2017 (id:785547) | $5.99 | one-time |
| October 2019 (id:785567) | $5.99 | one-time |
| May 2020 (id:785465) | $5.99 | one-time |
| July 2024 (pp:1039999) | $5.99 | one-time |
| August 2020 (id:785461) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Complete Your C... (id:817685) | $229.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Inspires new projects
- 👍 Access to past copies
- 🔄 Company resolved glitch quickly
- 📱 Can enlarge charts
- 💻 View subscription online

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 App won't open
- 🗑️ Purchased magazines gone after update
- 💥 App crashes frequently
- 💸 Money wasted on subscriptions
- 🚫 Cannot access past issues

**Reported bugs**

- App won't open
- Purchases lost after update
- App crashes
- Restore purchases not working
- Unable to purchase new issues

**Requested features**

- Option for printing pages
- Show two pages side by side on iPad horizontal
- Automatically download latest issue
- Make features mentioned in app tour available


## Frequently asked questions

### Is New Idea free?

New Idea is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CrossStitcher free?

CrossStitcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, New Idea or CrossStitcher?

CrossStitcher is rated higher. New Idea averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CrossStitcher averages 4.6 from 258 ratings.

### Do New Idea or CrossStitcher have ads?

New Idea shows ads; CrossStitcher does not.

### Which is updated more often, New Idea or CrossStitcher?

New Idea ships an update every 5 months, and CrossStitcher fortnightly. Most recently, New Idea was updated on September 19, 2026 and CrossStitcher on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*