Best Embroidery Hand Apps & Games

215+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated April 2026

Out of 215+ embroidery hand apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Top Picks for Embroidery Hand

Love Embroidery Magazine#2

Love Embroidery Magazine by Our Media Ltd

Stitch Creative Projects
Strong Contender
🌟 Lifestyle
4.8(25 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This monthly magazine celebrates decorative stitch, offering creative ideas for modern hand and machine embroidery, with trend-led projects, tutorials, and interviews with embroidery experts. Subscribe now to access exclusive content, including full-size templates, technical tips, and beautiful photography, available on monthly or annual terms.

Magic Needle: Cross-Stitch#3

Magic Needle: Cross-Stitch by Artem Shal

Embroidery Pattern Maker
Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
4.4😊(1.1K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create unique cross-stitch patterns from photos with a mobile converter app. Perfect for beginners and experts, design personalized gifts with advanced settings and embroidery tools. Start stitching with Magic Needle today!

What We Love

  • ✨ Excellent for creating cross-stitch patterns
  • 📐 Accurate grid and color matching
  • 🎨 Customizable color palette
  • 💻 Convenient digital tracking of stitches

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Limited free features, requires subscription
  • 🎨 Restricted color selection
  • 🔧 Lack of editing tools for patterns

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Creative Embroidery Designs 3D
Creative Embroidery Designs 3D
Creative Embroidery Designs 3D
Stitch Pattern & Lettering App
Free

Transform fabric into beautiful art with this comprehensive embroidery learning companion, featuring expert-guided video lessons and interactive tutorials for all skill levels. Learn various stitches, create stunning designs, and master new skills with a step-by-step approach, extensive pattern library, and personalized learning path.

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StitchBuddy HD
StitchBuddy HD
StitchBuddy HD
Editor for Machine Embroidery
Free

An editing tool for machine embroidery designs, offering features like modifying designs down to stitch level, resizing, rotating, and changing thread colors. Test the app for free with limited design saving, and support its development through an in-app purchase. Visit the website for more information and tutorials.

📊 Productivity
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Threadalog: Embroidery, Sewing
Threadalog: Embroidery, Sewing
Threadalog: Embroidery, Sewing
& Cross Stitch - Track Stash
Free

Threadalog is an embroidery thread catalog and organizer app that helps you keep track of threads, fabrics, and create shopping lists for your cross-stitch, embroidery, quilting, and sewing projects. With powerful search features and the ability to add notes to your stash and shopping lists, Threadalog simplifies thread and fabric management. Check it out now!

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(162)
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Embroidery File Viewer
Embroidery File Viewer
Embroidery File Viewer
View PES & DST Files Fast
Free
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(0)
8
Zoom Embroidery
Zoom Embroidery
Zoom Embroidery
Machine Embroidery Designs
Free
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)
9
stitch.
stitch.
stitch.
Stitch it up to puzzle out
Free

Embroidery puzzle game where you fill numbered grids without gaps. Create beautiful patterns and landscapes in various difficulty levels. Enjoy weekly challenges and realistic embroidery experience.

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10
Embroidery Digitizing Services
Embroidery Digitizing Services
Embroidery Digitizing Services
by Omer Khan
Free
💼 Business
(1)
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Cross Stitch: Embroidery Maker
Cross Stitch: Embroidery Maker
Cross Stitch: Embroidery Maker
Pattern keeper & design club
Free

Transform your device into a cross stitch pattern generator with this app. Design unique patterns from any image and indulge in your love for cross stitch embroidery. Explore more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJcQ7WLG-v0.

🔧 Utilities
(91)
12
Brother Artspira
Brother Artspira
Brother Artspira
Graphics & Design
Free

A creative platform for artists to showcase and sell their artwork. Connect with a vibrant community, explore diverse art styles, and support talented creators. Join to discover, share, and collect stunning pieces of art.

🎨 Graphics & Design
(5.6K)
13
Embroidery-Link
Embroidery-Link
Embroidery-Link
Creative Embroidery App
Free

This free embroidery editing app allows you to create and edit beautiful designs with lettering, and send them wirelessly to a compatible embroidery machine for stitching. With various editing tools, design arrays, and full stitch editing abilities, you can easily create original designs and add embroidery to your projects.

🌟 Lifestyle
(5)
14
StitchBook: Embroidery Journal
StitchBook: Embroidery Journal
StitchBook: Embroidery Journal
Cross stitch project diary
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
15
Silk: Cross Stitch Patterns
Silk: Cross Stitch Patterns
Silk: Cross Stitch Patterns
Embroidery Designs & Charts
Free

Discover a unique application offering a wide array of cross-stitch patterns and embroidery designs for all skill levels. Get creative with intricate designs and easily create beautiful embroidery projects. Let your creativity flourish with Silk.

🌟 Lifestyle
(496)
16
Embroidery Magazine.
Embroidery Magazine.
Embroidery Magazine.
From the Embroiderers Guild
Free

This magazine app is filled with inspiring ideas and features on textiles, fashion, and embroidery, keeping you up-to-date on the latest shows and events. Download the app to access current and back issues, and consider a subscription to stay engaged with the vibrant world of embroidery and textiles.

🌟 Lifestyle
(3)
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PRO digitizing
PRO digitizing
PRO digitizing
Embroidery Digitizing + Vector
Free

This application provides an easy way to request embroidery digitizing or vector art quotes and designs. Users can request quotes, browse previous designs, download files, request changes, and access a library of free designs.

💼 Business
(971)
18
Needlentory
Needlentory
Needlentory
Embroidery Materials Inventory
Free

An easy-to-use needlework inventory tracker for organizing threads, fabrics, and beads. Manage materials efficiently by adding them to favorites, stock, shopping lists, and projects for seamless project preparation. Simplify your needlework organization today!

🌟 Lifestyle
(123)
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EmbroideryThreads
EmbroideryThreads
EmbroideryThreads
Embroidery thread management
Free

This app helps you manage your embroidery thread inventory by tracking which threads you own and which ones you're missing for your projects. You can easily enter thread data manually or bulk-register threads from popular brands to get started and streamline your embroidery process.

🌟 Lifestyle
(1)
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Embroidery 3D
Embroidery 3D
Embroidery 3D
The Art of Decorating Fabrics
Free

Discover the art of hand embroidery with this interactive game, where you can learn various stitches and create stunning designs on fabrics. Craft and decorate your own fashion dresses, collect rewards, and become a creative fashion designer by mastering the art of embroidery.

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