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Quotchi vs Pointelle

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Quotchi compared with Pointelle
DetailQuotchi logo Quotchi Pointelle
What it doesA Mac menu bar companion that shows Claude Code and Codex usage limits, reset times and gentle alerts, with optional Gemini app usage. Logbook for your cross-stitch, embroidery and knitting projects in one simple app
StageNot given Not given
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Based inCR FR
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree: $0 forever. Pro: $5 launch price (then $8 after 50 licenses, rising $3 every 50 licenses up to $19 regular price), one-time lifetime license for 2 Macs. Not given
Key features
  • Menu bar display of Claude Code and Codex usage percentages and reset times
  • Visual sloth indicator showing three usage states
  • Optional Gemini app usage monitoring
  • Desktop companion display showing waiting sessions
  • Local history and pattern analysis
  • Import cross-stitch patterns from PDF, image or photo with automatic grid detection
  • Design custom grids using DMC threads
  • Mark squares with taps or brush strokes
  • Color recognition and color-based tracking
  • Track items to buy and preview final render
  • Backstitch support and daily statistics
  • Row and stitch counters for knitting and crochet
  • Thread inventory and beginner guide
  • Local data storage with optional cloud synchronization
What makes it different
  • One calm glance at all your AI coding limits instead of tab-hopping or using /usage commands
  • Local-first design with no data collection of prompts or credentials
  • Pay once for lifetime Pro license instead of subscription
  • Visual sloth mood indicator that removes guessing about capacity
  • Notifications when limits reset so you can resume work immediately
  • One-time payment with no subscription, ads or account required
  • All data remains on your phone with no permissions needed
  • Automatic grid detection from imported pattern photos and PDFs
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)6 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)20
Citation Flow (Majestic)150
Referring domains (Majestic)40

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