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Cross-Stitch World vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Cross-Stitch World's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Cross-Stitch World
This App
Cross Stitch Masters
Nemesis
Cross Stitch Color by Number
Contender
Colorfy: Coloring Game
Peer
Adult Coloring Book - Pigment
Peer
Pixel Art － Color by Number
Peer
Paint by Number: Coloring Game
New Kid
Cross Stitch Saga
New Kid
Core Identity
DeveloperInertiaSoftTAPCLAPTIG STUDIO VNWildlife StudiosPixite Inc.Easybrain LtdWildlife StudiosIrina Kopylova
CategoryGamesCasualBoardEntertainmentLifestyleGamesGamesLifestyle
PlatformAndroid, iOSAndroidAndroidiOS, AndroidiOSAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidiOS
Store Metrics
Rating4.7 / 54.5 / 54.7 / 54.7 / 54.6 / 54.7 / 54.8 / 54.5 / 5
Ratings Count6,11416,794498326,011207,826739,05296,39253
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree$14.99
Release DateApr 1, 2016Jan 15, 2020Dec 3, 2022Jul 6, 2015Dec 17, 2015Oct 16, 2017Oct 18, 2018Oct 28, 2018
Last UpdatedJan 11, 2026Apr 15, 2025Oct 18, 2025Apr 22, 2026Apr 6, 2026Feb 27, 2026Apr 23, 2026Apr 7, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentnegative--mixed-mixedmixed-
Score35/100--45/100-45/10065/100-
Praises
  • Core cross-stitch mechanics provide a relaxing and meditative experience for long-term players
  • Wide variety of pattern sizes allows for both quick sessions and deep engagement
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  • Creative freedom through manual coloring tools provides a relaxing and satisfying user experience
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  • Relaxing core gameplay loop provides a reliable stress relief mechanism for daily users
  • Relaxing coloring mechanics provide a calming daily habit for long-term users
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Complaints
  • Persistent connectivity and login failures prevent access to purchased content and progress
  • Aggressive monetization and AI-generated content degrade the perceived quality of the experience
  • Technical regressions including freezing and UI misalignment disrupt the core gameplay flow
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  • Aggressive paywalls restrict access to the majority of coloring pages and essential tools
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  • Excessive ad frequency disrupts the relaxing experience and makes the app feel unplayable
  • False advertising regarding offline play and ad-free experience causes user frustration
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Requests
  • Implementation of a bulk-fill tool for large background areas to reduce repetitive manual tapping
  • Restoration of removed social features like pattern titles and friend completion times
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  • Expansion of the free coloring library to include more diverse and interesting subjects
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  • One-time payment option to remove ads instead of recurring monthly subscription fees
  • Addition of simpler coloring templates to accommodate younger children
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • 10,000+ pattern library sustains daily session frequency
  • Custom pattern creator drives long-term retention
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  • Editors' Choice heritage sustains organic install velocity
  • AR virtual gallery provides a physical-world integration moat
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  • 40,000+ image library functions as a content-based distribution barrier
  • Gaming-expert design framework provides a superior meditative UX
  • Meta-game rewards drive session frequency
  • 30,000+ image library creates high content-variety retention
  • Story-driven progression creates a long-term habit loop
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Weaknesses
  • Persistent server connectivity failures lock out users
  • 0.7★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates instability
  • Aggressive monetization degrades perceived quality
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  • 0.95★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates platform-specific instability
  • Weekly subscription price exceeds casual-user willingness-to-pay
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  • Ad frequency disrupts the core relaxing experience
  • High monthly subscription cost prevents casual conversion
  • Touch interaction regressions increase physical fatigue
  • Aggressive ad-cadence drives high-frequency user churn
  • Offline-play marketing discrepancy triggers negative sentiment
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Pricingfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumsubscriptionfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumpaid
MomentumSteady--SteadyIntenseMaintenanceActiveIntense
Update Cadence5 versions--4 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~17d avg5 versions2 versions, ~7d avg5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~11d avg5 versions

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