Markup R-XP

Cross-platform app for marking up digital cross stitch charts

Updated March 20, 2026

Markup R-XP Overview

Markup R-XP is a cross stitch markup app for iOS and Android that lets stitchers load, view, and track progress on digital or scanned charts. It supports PDFs, images, and stitched-together pages, with automatic symbol and colour detection.

Built-in thread shade cards and detailed stitching statistics help users manage large projects without paper charts.

Key Features

  • Load Any Chart Format: Import PDFs, images, photos, or scanned paper charts from any designer without format restrictions.
  • Join Multiple Pages: Stitch together multi-page patterns into one continuous chart for smoother navigation and marking.
  • Automatic Symbol & Colour Detection: Detects chart symbols and assigns thread colours to speed up setup.
  • Built-in Shade Cards: Includes DMC, Anchor, and Madeira thread shade cards for quick colour reference and realistic previews.
  • Progress Tracking & Statistics: View real-time stitching stats to monitor completed stitches and overall progress.
  • Cross-Platform Access: Works on both iOS and Android phones and tablets with account-based access per platform.
  • Zoom & Eye-Friendly Markup: High zoom levels make it easier to mark small symbols on detailed charts.
  • Cloud Backup & Restore: Share subscriptions across devices on the same platform and back up or restore charts.
  • Two-Week Full Trial: Access all features free for 14 days before subscribing annually.

Pricing

Plan Price Key Features
Annual Subscription £14.99/year (plus local sales tax) Full access after 14-day free trial; Import/Export enabled on paid version; Ongoing updates and support

Price details: https://markuprxp.co.uk/the-faq-page/

Pros

Competitor

Pros
Pattern Keeper Markup R-XP runs on both iOS and Android, while Pattern Keeper focuses mainly on Android. It also handles a wider range of chart formats, including photos and scanned paper patterns. Users who buy charts from many designers find it more flexible, especially for complex or less-standard PDFs.
Cross Stitch Saga Markup R-XP allows importing almost any chart instead of limiting users to supported designers. The annual price of £14.99 is lower than many one-time premium app costs, and the built-in shade cards add practical value for thread matching without extra purchases.
Markup-XP (legacy tools) Compared to older or simpler markup apps, Markup R-XP offers automatic symbol detection, page joining, and detailed statistics in one place. The interface works smoothly on tablets and phones, and frequent updates plus active community support improve long-term usability.
Paper Charts & Highlighters Unlike paper methods, the app tracks stitch counts automatically and eliminates manual tally sheets. Zoom tools reduce eye strain on large designs, and digital backups prevent damage or loss. Large multi-page projects become easier to navigate without flipping physical pages.
PC-Based Stitch Software Markup R-XP works directly on mobile devices, so stitchers can mark progress while sitting with their hoop rather than at a desktop computer. The touch interface feels natural for tapping stitches, and subscription pricing keeps entry costs lower than many desktop programs.

Cons

Competitor

Cons
Pattern Keeper Pattern Keeper has a simpler interface that some beginners find quicker to learn. Markup R-XP includes more advanced tools, but that depth can mean a steeper learning curve at first, especially for stitchers switching from paper charts.
Cross Stitch Saga Cross Stitch Saga integrates tightly with supported designers for smoother automatic setup. Markup R-XP can require manual adjustments after importing certain complex charts, and occasional import glitches have been reported before updates resolve them.
Free Stitch Apps Free alternatives don’t require a subscription, while Markup R-XP moves to a paid annual plan after the two-week trial. Casual hobbyists working on one small design per year may not feel the need for ongoing paid access.
Paper Charts Paper never depends on battery life or device compatibility. Markup R-XP requires a phone or tablet and occasional updates, which may not appeal to traditional stitchers who prefer a fully offline, non-digital workflow.
PC-Based Software Desktop programs can offer larger screens and advanced editing tools for pattern creation. Markup R-XP focuses on markup and tracking rather than full design editing, so it’s less suited for users who want to create or heavily modify charts.

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