How Stitched Off compares
Pattern Keeper and Markup R-XP are both well-loved apps. Here's how Stitched Off compares, so you can choose what suits how you stitch.
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| Feature | Stitched Off | Pattern Keeper | Markup R-XP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platforms and price | |||
| iPad | Stitched Off, iPad: YesYes | Pattern Keeper, iPad: No (Android only)No (Android only)Their help says an iOS version is planned, with no release date.Source (opens in a new tab)Checked 3 November 2026 | Markup R-XP, iPad: Yes (iOS 16 or later) |
| iPhone | Stitched Off, iPhone: YesYes | Pattern Keeper, iPhone: No (Android only) | Markup R-XP, iPhone: Yes (iOS 16 or later) |
| Android | Stitched Off, Android: Not yetNot yet | Pattern Keeper, Android: Yes (Android 4.1 or later) | Markup R-XP, Android: Yes |
| Price model | Stitched Off, Price model: Yearly or lifetimeYearly or lifetime | Pattern Keeper, Price model: One-off purchase, in the app | Markup R-XP, Price model: Yearly subscriptionYearly subscriptionBought separately on Apple and on Android.Source (opens in a new tab)Checked 3 November 2026 |
| Price as listed | Stitched Off, Price as listed: £14.99 a year, or £39.99 once£14.99 a year, or £39.99 once | Pattern Keeper, Price as listed: About US$9, one-offAbout US$9, one-offGoogle Play shows a local price in each country.Source (opens in a new tab)Checked 3 November 2026 | Markup R-XP, Price as listed: £17.99 a year£17.99 a yearTheir website quotes it before VAT. US$19.99 a year on the US App Store.Source (opens in a new tab)Checked 3 November 2026 |
| Free trial | Stitched Off, Free trial: Free for 14 daysFree for 14 days | Pattern Keeper, Free trial: Yes, one month | Markup R-XP, Free trial: Yes, 14 daysYes, 14 daysThe trial leaves out import and export (their FAQ).Source (opens in a new tab)Checked 3 November 2026 |
| Sync between devices | Stitched Off, Sync between devices: Yes, automatic and includedYes, automatic and included | Pattern Keeper, Sync between devices: No: export and import by hand (their FAQ) | Markup R-XP, Sync between devices: No automatic sync: export, import or back up by hand (their FAQ)No automatic sync: export, import or back up by hand (their FAQ)Source (opens in a new tab)Checked 3 November 2026 |
| Stitch types | |||
| Fractional (half, quarter, three-quarter) | Stitched Off, Fractional (half, quarter, three-quarter): YesYes | Pattern Keeper, Fractional (half, quarter, three-quarter): Not yet (their FAQ)Not yet (their FAQ)Their Play listing says fractional stitches are not supported.Source (opens in a new tab)Checked 3 November 2026 | Markup R-XP, Fractional (half, quarter, three-quarter): Drawn by hand on a layer, not counted in progress |
| Backstitch | Stitched Off, Backstitch: Yes, read from the chartYes, read from the chart | Pattern Keeper, Backstitch: Not yet (their FAQ) | Markup R-XP, Backstitch: Yes, on a drawing layer that snaps to the grid |
| French knots | Stitched Off, French knots: Yes, read from the chartYes, read from the chart | Pattern Keeper, French knots: Not yet: full crosses only (their FAQ) | Markup R-XP, French knots: Dots drawn by hand on a layer |
| Beads | Stitched Off, Beads: Yes, read from the chartYes, read from the chart | Pattern Keeper, Beads: Not yet: full crosses only (their FAQ) | Markup R-XP, Beads: Mill Hill bead colours listed; no bead tracking describedMill Hill bead colours listed; no bead tracking describedSource (opens in a new tab)Checked 3 November 2026 |
| Progress counts backstitch, knots and beads | Stitched Off, Progress counts backstitch, knots and beads: YesYes | Pattern Keeper, Progress counts backstitch, knots and beads: No: full crosses only | Markup R-XP, Progress counts backstitch, knots and beads: No: drawing layers aren't counted (their help) |
| Chart handling | |||
| Reads PDF charts and joins pages | Stitched Off, Reads PDF charts and joins pages: YesYes | Pattern Keeper, Reads PDF charts and joins pages: Yes, for supported designers' PDFs (in beta) | Markup R-XP, Reads PDF charts and joins pages: Yes, most PDFs |
| Tracking extras | |||
| Parking | Stitched Off, Parking: Yes, at a square's cornerYes, at a square's corner | Pattern Keeper, Parking: Yes, at a corner | Markup R-XP, Parking: Yes, at a corner |
| Shade cards | Stitched Off, Shade cards: DMC, Anchor and MadeiraDMC, Anchor and Madeira | Pattern Keeper, Shade cards: DMC, Anchor, Madeira, Sullivans and Paternayan | Markup R-XP, Shade cards: DMC, Anchor, Madeira and others |
| Statistics and history | Stitched Off, Statistics and history: Yes, with sessions and a daily targetYes, with sessions and a daily target | Pattern Keeper, Statistics and history: Today's and total stitches, and stitches left per threadToday's and total stitches, and stitches left per threadSource (opens in a new tab)Checked 3 November 2026 | Markup R-XP, Statistics and history: Done, remaining, time, daily goals, streaks and a finish forecastDone, remaining, time, daily goals, streaks and a finish forecastSource (opens in a new tab)Checked 3 November 2026 |
| Apple Pencil marking | Stitched Off, Apple Pencil marking: YesYes | Pattern Keeper, Apple Pencil marking: No (Android only) | Markup R-XP, Apple Pencil marking: Finger or stylus on drawing layers |
Checked on 3 November 2026 from each app's own website, FAQ, help pages and store listings. Tap a cell to see its source.
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