PatternGenius vs Stitch Graph Paper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
Stitch Graph Paper holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 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.
| Parameter | PatternGenius | Stitch Graph Paper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (44 ratings) | 4.7 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 44 — better | 22 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Create2Thrive Inc. | hideko ogawa |
Customer experience
PatternGenius
Stitch Graph Paper
Bugs and requests
PatternGenius
Reported bugs
21 issues- App crashes when opening after iOS update
- App crashes when using paintbrush
- App crashes when trying to undo
- App crashes on near everything after update
- Chart takes a long time to save
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- Error message: chart unable to sync
- Charts do not sync between devices
- Program no longer allows copying patterns
- Program crashes frequently, losing work
- Backing up isn't working
- Crashes delete work
- Update ruined the app, crashes on everything
- App crashes every time undo is hit
- Tools not always doing what they are supposed to
- App doesn't recognize paid add-ons after re-installing
- No restore purchase option
- Customer service unresponsive
- Show/hide rulers changes magnification
- Free version restricted to a handful of stitch symbols
- Cannot use color function or multiselect tool in free version
- Grid size limited to 30x30 stitches
Requested features
26 requests- Ability to copy patterns/sections between projects
- Ability to flip patterns horizontally
- Ability to make multiple charts in one project
- Ability to duplicate charts/projects and rename
- Ability to select a range and delete stitches
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- Ability to specify square or rectangular grid boxes
- Ability to change chart colours
- Ability to change the name of a creation
- Ability to print out designs
- Ability to change grid to reflect stitch shape (not just square)
- Ability to change ratios for fields to adapt to stitch shape/size
- Ability to replicate a design by copying/pasting or renaming
- Ability to make the grid larger than 30x30 stitches
- More basic colors in the free version
- Add module for crochet
- Add a 'yarn over' symbol
- Make symbols more universal
- Get rid of ads or charge a one-time fee for the basic app
- Add a save button for chart work
- Improve manual/instructions
- Allow adding custom stitches from knitting books
- Add Apple Pencil support for drawing and selection
- Rulers should not change magnification
- True stitch/key customization
- Ability to convert from text to chart and back
- Ability to change the color of lines to demarcate pattern repeats
Stitch Graph Paper
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PatternGenius
- All Genius7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- All Genius7 Days trial$24.991 Year
Stitch Graph Paper
No in-app purchases
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