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visualOS vs Crosy

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visualOS compared with Crosy
DetailvisualOS logo visualOSCrosy logo Crosy
What it doesA local-first infinite canvas for visual thinkers Turn your photo into a cross stitch pattern
StageStartup Not given
Founded2026 Not given
Based inDE Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingBrowser: Free. Native app for iPhone, iPad and Mac: €14.99/$12.99 at launch (regular €19.99/$19.99), one-time purchase across all three devices, no subscription. Free: 60 welcome credits after email verification. Credits: $2.99 for 30 credits (1 complete pattern unlock). Pro: $9.90/month for 990 monthly credits (33 pattern unlocks). Purchased credits never expire; Pro credits expire after one month.
Key features
  • Fully offline with no server required
  • Real folders on disk and Markdown files
  • Automatic version history with restore
  • Sync via user's own cloud folder (iCloud, Dropbox)
  • Nested folders to any depth
  • Freehand drawing with pen and color
  • Magnetic arrows for connecting elements
  • Full-text search across all folders
  • Interactive to-do lists on canvas
  • Automatic photo to chart conversion
  • Adjustable crop, chart size and thread colors
  • Edit individual stitches and add backstitch
  • Track stitching progress
  • Multiple export formats
  • DMC color matching thread key
  • Cloud sync for patterns
  • Free preview and editing before purchase
  • Re-download without additional charges
What makes it different
  • No account or server: your data never leaves your device
  • Real files you own: folders are real folders, documents are Markdown files
  • Works fully offline with no internet dependency
  • Automatic sync through your own cloud (iCloud or Dropbox)
  • Native apps for iPhone, iPad and Mac showing full canvas
  • Free welcome credits to start with no payment required
  • Full editing control before unlocking downloads
  • All eight export formats included in one pattern unlock
  • No subscription required to use the product
  • Purchased credits never expire
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)5 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)31
Citation Flow (Majestic)2115
Referring domains (Majestic)182

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