# The World of Cross Stitching

> Fun Cross-Stitch Patterns

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id485739328](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id485739328)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id485739328`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Our Media Limited
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (129 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.4
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-29
- **First published:** 2012-10-09
- **Size:** 54 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-world-of-cross-stitching/id485739328)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://policies.ourmedia.co.uk/privacy-policy/](https://policies.ourmedia.co.uk/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The World of Cross Stitching Chrome extension connects you with craft experts and a community of stitchers to access 70+ designs, designer favorites, essential cross stitch advice, and inspirational reader stories.

Subscriptions are available via in-app purchase with a 1-month trial for 99¢ and monthly or annual terms. You can manage renewals in Account Settings, and see our privacy policy and terms for full details.

## Rankings

- #123,509 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise the app for easy access to back issues, a magnifiable pattern view, and good value, but repeatedly report problems with accessing purchased content, post-update stability, unresponsive support, missing digital bonuses, and reduced printing features.

### Pros

- Easy access to back issues and a digital library at your fingertips.
- Chart magnification/zoom makes reading and following patterns easier.
- Digital subscription is cost-effective and convenient, with less physical clutter.
- Wide variety of patterns and resources for beginners to advanced stitchers.
- Printing charts from the device (mobile) is possible.

### Cons

- Purchased back issues are not reliably accessible; some purchases disappear or fail to download.
- The app crashes or stops working after updates, causing stability issues.
- Customer support is unresponsive or unhelpful in resolving issues.
- Bonuses or freebies referenced with issues are not included in the digital version.
- Printing features have been degraded or removed after updates (inability to print full patterns / Read Mode missing).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id485739328)