Comparison

Pastimer vs XStitch Plus

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

Head to head
About

Pastimer

Features
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Pastimer is a timer app for cooking pasta. You can tap a timer to show a menu where you can choose the type of pasta you are cooking. The cooking time will be automatically set for you. There is also a scale under the timer you can use to easily measure pasta. With this app, cooking pasta will be much easier!

About

XStitch Plus

Manage your cross stitch projects and supplies with this comprehensive app. Track projects from start to finish, inventory threads and materials, and calculate fabric needs. Sync data across devices and share progress easily.

Highlights
  • Project Journal tracking
  • Stash inventory (threads, charts, linens)
  • Fabric calculator
  • Shopping list
  • Cloud data synchronization
  • Multi-device access
Features
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X-Stitch Plus is the best way to inventory and track all your cross stitch stash. This easy-to-use app was designed by cross stitchers for cross stitchers. Track all your projects from wish list to finished using the Journal feature. Load up to 5 photos per project. Use the inventory to track all your threads, charts, linens and embellishments. Tens of thousands of threads are pre-loaded so you don't have to type in details. Mill Hill beads are also pre-loaded so you can quickly add them to your inventory. Keep multiple photos for your charts and embellishments. Use the fabric calculator to easily determine fabric dimensions in inches and centimeters. The shopping cart helps ensure you remember exactly what you need when you're at the shop. And of course, these modules are interlinked so you can quickly share info between them, e.g., quickly create a Journal entry from one of your charts. Want to share? X-Stitch Plus supports sharing via Facebook, Twitter, E-Mail, Text and more. Another key benefit of X-Stitch Plus is all your data is stored in the cloud. View and update your data from any of your devices and they're all in sync. You can even access data from the original X-Stitch app. No need to reenter data. Check out the best cross stitch inventory app today with a 7-day free trial! Subscription Information Terms of Use: https://xstitchapp.com/?page_id=69 Privacy Policy: https://xstitchapp.com/?page_id=10 We offer one subscription: XStitch Plus Annual Subscription Subscription cost is $9.99 per year. It’s possible this will be shown in your local currency. Subscription provides full access to all app features with no restrictions. App features include Journal tracking with up to 5 photos per Journal item Inventory tracking for charts, threads, linens and embellishments Includes up to 5 photos per chart and 5 photos per embellishment Fabric calculator Shopping list Cloud storage Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Cost is $9.99 per year. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription.

Screenshots

Pastimer3 screens
XStitch Plus1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pastimer at none against XStitch Plus's 1. Pastimer also leads on iOS requirement (8.1 vs 17.6). XStitch Plus's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 16 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. XStitch Plus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Pastimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pastimer ships an update every 16 months, XStitch Plus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pastimer versus XStitch Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPastimerXStitch Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—79.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMika IshikawaPerformTec Ltd.

Bugs and requests

Pastimer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

XStitch Plus

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inventory data disappearing after subscription renewal
  • Login/access problems after updates
  • Inability to add certain thread types/brands

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to mark projects as completed
  • Integrate shopping list with inventory
  • Allow custom designer/fabric entries
  • Improve search and data entry workflows
  • Provide more project tracking capabilities

In-app purchases

None

Pastimer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

XStitch Plus

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Pastimer free?
Pastimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XStitch Plus free?
XStitch Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pastimer or XStitch Plus have ads?
Neither Pastimer nor XStitch Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pastimer or XStitch Plus?
Pastimer ships an update every 16 months, and XStitch Plus every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pastimer was updated on October 26, 2026 and XStitch Plus on October 24, 2026.

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