Comparison

PatternGenius vs Stitch Graph Paper

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

Head to head
About

PatternGenius

Design intricate knit patterns with a comprehensive vector symbol set. Easily create charts, add custom images, and notes. Publish your designs as PDFs or to your camera roll. Unlock advanced features like color integration, larger chart sizes, and auto-generated written instructions through in-app purchases or a subscription.

Highlights
  • Vector-based symbol set
  • Tap and Paint modes
  • Undo/Redo functionality
  • Row/stitch numbering
  • Export to PDF and Camera Roll
  • Color integration
  • Auto-generated written instructions
Features
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Create knit patterns using a beautiful vector based symbol set that includes a large number of increases, decreases, texture, cables, variable symbols, and more. Publish to your camera roll or as a PDF. Generated patterns include the chart, key, custom images, notes and written instructions (in-app purchase). Free Basics: * Access all symbols including our unique variable symbols. * Tap and Paint modes, Undo/Redo, and row/stitch numbering. * Share charts and keys to Camera Roll and PDF. * Archive and sync with Dropbox. * Add your own picture and notes. * Unlimited number of projects. * 25x25 charts (larger charts available with in-app purchase). * Remove ads with any in-app purchase. AllGenius Subscription adds: * ColorGenius: Add color to your charts including colorwork, symbol color and fill. * ChartGenius: Change number of rows/stitches (up to 150x150), hide/show rows, Favorites Bar & more. * SelectGenius: Cut/Copy/Mirror/Fill/Replace a selection (region, row, column, entire chart) and mark repeat sections. * KeyGenius: Customize the abbreviation, short, and long descriptions for all symbols. * TextGenius: Auto-generated written instructions for any chart. * Privacy: https://www.patterngenius.com/about/privacy-policy/ * Terms of Use: https://www.patterngenius.com/about/terms-of-service/

About

Stitch Graph Paper

Create intricate geometric and lace patterns for cross-stitch projects. This app also functions as a pixel art creator, offering a versatile tool for digital design. Easily share your creations as PDFs or images.

Highlights
  • Grid size up to 1,000 x 1,000
  • Unlimited graph paper creation
  • Context menu for pattern manipulation
  • Multiple display formats
  • Ruler and full-screen modes
  • Export to PDF, Image, and CSV
  • Apple Pencil support
Features
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This is a graph paper application for cross stitch. It is suitable for creating geometric patterns and lace patterns. It can also be used as a pixel art creator. ● Features - Grid size is up to 1,000 x 1,000 - Unlimited graph paper - Start Position: Selectable from top-left, center, bottom-right - Context Menu: copy, move, flip (horizontal), flip (vertical), clear - Repeat - Display Format: Selectable from Symbol, Symbol & Fill, Fill, Stitch - Ruler - Full Screen - Duplicate graph paper - Draft image - Apple Pencil support - Share / Output: PDF(A4), Image, CSV - Import from CSV file - Scale calculator ● Notes - Multiple symbols cannot be set in a single cell. For example, cross stitch and back stitch cannot be set in the same cell. - When exporting or inputting CSV data, some of the color and backstitch information cannot be handled. - The character encoding for CSV output is UTF-8. - There is no function to automatically convert from images.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PatternGenius at Free against Stitch Graph Paper's $2.99. PatternGenius also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (13.6 vs 15.0). Stitch Graph Paper's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ratings volume, ads and device support 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

PatternGenius is free to download; Stitch Graph Paper costs $2.99 up front. PatternGenius sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Stitch Graph Paper asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stitch Graph Paper holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 22 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of PatternGenius's written reviews are positive against 0% of Stitch Graph Paper's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PatternGenius versus Stitch Graph Paper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatternGeniusStitch Graph Paper
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.2 (45 ratings)4.7 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings45 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.6 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCreate2Thrive Inc.hideko ogawa

Customer experience

PatternGenius

All ratings42 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral9.5%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral20.8%
Negative37.5%

Stitch Graph Paper

All ratings22 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral66.7%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PatternGenius

Subscriptions2
  • All Genius7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • All Genius7 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

Stitch Graph Paper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PatternGenius free?
PatternGenius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stitch Graph Paper free?
Stitch Graph Paper costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PatternGenius or Stitch Graph Paper?
Stitch Graph Paper is rated higher. PatternGenius averages 4.2 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Stitch Graph Paper averages 4.7 from 22 ratings.
Do PatternGenius or Stitch Graph Paper have ads?
Neither PatternGenius nor Stitch Graph Paper shows ads.

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