# StitchBuddy HD

> Editor for Machine Embroidery

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id522499369](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id522499369)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id522499369`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Matthias Arndt
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (292 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.8.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-12
- **First published:** 2012-05-11
- **Size:** 6.26 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stitchbuddy-hd/id522499369)
- **Website:** [http://www.stitchbuddy.de/](http://www.stitchbuddy.de/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.stitchbuddy.de/ipad/privacy\_en.html](https://www.stitchbuddy.de/ipad/privacy_en.html)

## Description

StitchBuddy HD is a Swiss Army knife for machine embroidery, offering crystal-clear previews, file icons, and stitch-level editing. It keeps your embroidery designs at your fingertips—on iPhone, iPad, or desktop—with cross-device sync via iCloud.

From rotation, color changes, and thread chart management to exporting/importing formats (JEF, JEF+, JPX, SEW, PES, PEC, DST, EXP, and more), the app covers the full workflow. It also includes print-ready detail sheets via AirPrint, sharing via AirDrop, USB storage support, and unlimited undo with the option to unlock full features via in-app purchase. You can test StitchBuddy HD for free (saving designs is limited to 1,000 stitches).

## Rankings

- #94,849 — Overall

## Review summary

StitchBuddy HD is praised for viewing/editing designs on iOS with strong support and cross‑platform use, but critics repeatedly note the lack of a free trial, upload/import limitations, file compatibility and color issues, inability to create from scratch, and occasional UI/bug-related regressions after updates.

### Pros

- Viewing and editing embroidery designs on iPhone/iPad without a computer.
- Import/export and editing without a PC; convenient for on-the-go use.
- User-friendly interface and it can produce beautiful work.
- Excellent developer support and quick responsiveness.
- Mac compatibility / works on Mac as well.

### Cons

- No free trial; users must pay $20 upfront without an easy way to test first.
- Inconsistent ability to upload/import designs; several reviews report being unable to upload new designs.
- File compatibility issues: some files won't open, oversized dimensions (e.g., 550 inches), and DST colors can be greyed out or altered on import.
- Cannot create new designs from scratch; limited to editing/viewing rather than digitizing.
- UI updates or bugs can degrade usability (e.g., removing gallery view or causing editing errors) and confuse users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id522499369)