Best Cross Stitch Counter Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 4.2★, the cross stitch counter category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Cross Stitch Counter Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Markup R-XPMarkup R-XPFree4.7★ (3.1K)NoYesNov 2026
2Stitchly: Cross stitchStitchly: Cross stitchFree4.8★ (2.3K)NoYesNov 2026
3Cross Stitch JournalCross Stitch JournalFree4.8★ (27)NoYesNov 2026
4Countastic | Multi-counterCountastic | Multi-counterFree3.0★ (1)NoYesOct 2026
5Cross Stitch CalculatorsCross Stitch CalculatorsFree4.7★ (324)YesYesNov 2026
6My Row Counter, Knit & CrochetMy Row Counter, Knit & CrochetFree4.8★ (4K)YesYesNov 2026
7Cross-Stitch: Color by NumberCross-Stitch: Color by NumberFree4.7★ (16K)YesYesNov 2026
8Stitchwork: Cross Stitch ChartStitchwork: Cross Stitch ChartFree4.6★ (11)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Cross Stitch Counter

Markup R-XP#1

Markup R-XP by Kewin Lawson Smith Limited

Mark up counted stitch charts
Editor's Choice
🌟 Lifestyle
4.7😊(3.1K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app allows users to mark up any stitch chart from any designer. It can automatically detect grids, symbols, and colors from PDFs or photos, and even stitch together multi-page charts. Users can track progress, identify stitch counts, and utilize built-in shade cards for thread colors.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
  • 🚀 Speeds up stitching process
  • 💡 Helpful features like highlighting symbols and tracking progress
  • 🤝 Excellent customer support and responsiveness
  • 🎨 Customizable to user preferences

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Issues with grid alignment and symbol recognition
  • 💰 Yearly subscription cost may be high for some users
  • 🔍 Steep learning curve for some features
  • 🔌 Battery drain concerns with extended use
Stitchly: Cross stitch#2

Stitchly: Cross stitch by Subtlabs

Cross-stitch pattern maker
Strong Contender
🌟 Lifestyle
4.8😊(2.3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily create custom cross-stitch patterns from photos or by drawing your own designs. Supports various stitch types and thread colors, with options to export as printable PDFs and track your progress. Perfect for both beginners and experienced crafters.

What We Love

  • 💻 Great for designing patterns
  • 🎨 Easy to use and intuitive
  • 👍 Versatile tools and features
  • 💰 One-time purchase, no subscription
  • 🤝 Responsive and helpful customer support

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Limited free trial features
  • 🔢 Restricted canvas size
  • 🎨 Color accuracy issues
  • 🔀 Difficulty rearranging/moving pattern elements
  • 🔖 Lack of advanced stitch types (half, diagonal, etc.)
Cross Stitch Journal#3

Cross Stitch Journal by Blitstitch Labs LLC

Cross Stitch Project Tracking
Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
4.8(27 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps you manage your cross stitch projects from initial idea to finished piece. Track progress, record stitching details, and visualize your accomplishments with various charts and summaries. It also includes a fabric calculator and data import functionality.

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FAQ about Cross Stitch Counter

What are the best cross stitch counter apps for iPhone?
Markup R-XP tops our cross stitch counter apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 3.1K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top cross stitch counter apps we rank are free to download, including Markup R-XP and Stitchly: Cross stitch.
Markup R-XP has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ cross stitch counter apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.