# CrossStitcher vs Sky Oracle

The clearest difference is rating: Sky Oracle at 5.0 against CrossStitcher's 4.6. Sky Oracle also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). CrossStitcher's advantage is ratings volume (260 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, 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 Sky Oracle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sky Oracle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CrossStitcher has 260 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CrossStitcher ships an update every 3 weeks, Sky Oracle every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CrossStitcher | Sky Oracle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (260 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossstitcher/id996699120/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-oracle-aesthetic-journal/id6788030236/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **260** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 22.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 19 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Warners Group Publications PLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/586192010) | [Svitlana Versta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894920901) |

## 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


### Sky Oracle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-oracle-aesthetic-journal/id6788030236)

Capture the sky and transform it into a poetic reading. This app uses AI to analyze your sky photos, providing daily insights on mood, light, atmosphere, and symbols. It offers a visually stunning journal to track your reflections and personalized guidance.

**Highlights:** Poetic sky photography ritual, AI analysis of sky photos, Daily readings (Mood, Light, Atmosphere, Symbol), Visually stunning journal, Personalized guidance, Low-poly vector art analysis

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sky Oracle Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Sky Oracle Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CrossStitcher free?

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

### Is Sky Oracle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CrossStitcher or Sky Oracle?

Sky Oracle is rated higher. CrossStitcher averages 4.6 out of 5 from 260 ratings, while Sky Oracle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CrossStitcher or Sky Oracle have ads?

Neither CrossStitcher nor Sky Oracle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CrossStitcher or Sky Oracle?

CrossStitcher ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sky Oracle every 8 days. Most recently, CrossStitcher was updated on October 29, 2026 and Sky Oracle on October 16, 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.*