Pattern Keeper alternative
A free web tracker for the charts you make here.
Pattern Keeper is an Android chart reader. crossstitchgo combines pattern making, clear PDF export and progress tracking in your browser. Try the marking workflow beside this comparison.
One stitch at a time
Tap a stitch, drag a run, or box an area. Highlight a thread to mark only that color. Use Scroll chart to move around. Keyboard: arrows move, Enter marks.
Thread list & per-color progress
Fractional stitches, backstitch, knots & beads on this page
Mark these objects individually here. Chart gestures mark full crosses.
Choose by the chart you stitch
| Your task | Pattern Keeper | crossstitchgo |
|---|---|---|
| Track on a phone | Android app. An iOS version is planned, without a release date. | Web tracker designed for Safari and Chrome. Device tests UNVERIFIED; this build is local only. |
| Pay for tracking | One-time purchase after a month-long trial. Check the store for your local price. | Free for personal use. No login. |
| Highlight and mark stitches | Symbol highlighting and stitch marking, with stitches left per color. | Single-color highlight, tap / drag / box marking, per-color counts and undo. |
| Open existing designer charts | Supports compatible PDF charts. Support varies by PDF structure. | Tracks patterns made here or imported through supported OXS and vector PDF layouts. Designer PDF support varies; scans and ambiguous layouts are rejected. |
| Create or edit the pattern | Focused on reading and tracking an existing chart. | Photo conversion, text and stitch editing, with PDF export. |
| Keep progress | Managed in the app. | Stored on this server under a secret link. Anyone holding it can edit. An online connection is required. |
| Import our PDF into Pattern Keeper | UNVERIFIED. X6 Android import testing is deferred. Vector grids and embedded fonts are present, but we do not claim verified import. | |
When each fits
Already have a designer’s PDF?
Check that designer’s Pattern Keeper support and try the chart during its trial. A chart reader’s PDF support matters more than a long feature list.
Making a new chart from your photo or lettering?
Make and edit it here, save a link, and export a PDF with a tracker QR. The preview, chart and tracker share the same Pattern data. Your photo stays in your browser; choosing a save link stores only the pattern.
Looking for Pattern Keeper for iOS?
Pattern Keeper’s official FAQ says iOS is planned. A browser tracker is another route, but this local build has not yet passed real-device Safari or Chrome checks and is not publicly hosted.
Sources & scope
Platform and core features: Pattern Keeper official website. Trial and purchase model: official pricing FAQ. iOS plans: official iOS FAQ.
Independent comparison; no affiliation with Pattern Keeper. Prices and platform availability can change. Physical print and Pattern Keeper import tests remain UNVERIFIED.