# CrossStitcher vs Cross Stitch Workshop

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cross Stitch Workshop at 100% against CrossStitcher's 19%. Cross Stitch Workshop also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). CrossStitcher's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CrossStitcher sells 43 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Cross Stitch Workshop sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CrossStitcher holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CrossStitcher has 258 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of CrossStitcher's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cross Stitch Workshop's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CrossStitcher ships an update fortnightly, Cross Stitch Workshop every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CrossStitcher | Cross Stitch Workshop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossstitcher/id996699120/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-stitch-workshop/id1622182937/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **258** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 19.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Warners Group Publications PLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/586192010) | [Andrey Baryshnikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506470428) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Cross Stitch Workshop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-stitch-workshop/id1622182937)

Explore hundreds of beautiful embroidery designs with this app. Easily view color palettes, zoom for perspective, and use rulers for precise stitching. Discover the art of cross-stitching.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of embroidery designs, View color palette while stitching, Zoom for perspective, Vertical and horizontal rulers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plant II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Shop | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cat Gifts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kitty | $2.99 | one-time |
| Birdhouses | $2.99 | one-time |
| Colorful Street | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crown | $2.99 | one-time |
| Plant | $2.99 | one-time |
| Balcony | $2.99 | one-time |
| Amphora | $2.99 | one-time |
| Penguins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Feather | $4.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Candy | $4.99 | one-time |
| Blue Red Flowers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mandala III | $6.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Tree | $6.99 | one-time |
| Red Forest | $6.99 | one-time |
| Eyrie | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CrossStitcher free?

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

### Is Cross Stitch Workshop free?

Cross Stitch Workshop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CrossStitcher or Cross Stitch Workshop?

CrossStitcher is rated higher. CrossStitcher averages 4.6 out of 5 from 258 ratings, while Cross Stitch Workshop averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do CrossStitcher or Cross Stitch Workshop have ads?

Cross Stitch Workshop shows ads; CrossStitcher does not.

### Which is updated more often, CrossStitcher or Cross Stitch Workshop?

CrossStitcher ships an update fortnightly, and Cross Stitch Workshop every 3 weeks. Most recently, CrossStitcher was updated on October 14, 2026 and Cross Stitch Workshop on October 8, 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.*