Best apps like Threadster

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated July 2026

Threadster is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Threadster

Threadalog: Embroidery, Sewing#1

Threadalog: Embroidery, Sewing by Deborah Glidden

& Cross Stitch - Track Stash
Editor's Choice
๐ŸŒŸ Lifestyle
4.8(173 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Organize your needlework supplies and projects. Track threads, fabrics, beads, and patterns for cross stitch, embroidery, sewing, and more. Plan your projects, create shopping lists, and avoid buying duplicates.

Needlentory#2

Needlentory by Diana Biaล‚ogrzywa

Embroidery Materials Inventory
Strong Contender
๐ŸŒŸ Lifestyle
3.9(122 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Organize your embroidery supplies, including threads, beads, and fabrics. Track your inventory, manage projects, and create shopping lists. Back up your data to cloud services.

XStitch Plus#3

XStitch Plus by PerformTec Ltd.

Built for cross stitchers
Worth Considering
๐ŸŒŸ Lifestyle
4.8๐Ÿ˜Š(904 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Manage your cross stitch projects and supplies with this comprehensive app. Track projects from start to finish, inventory threads and materials, and calculate fabric needs. Sync data across devices and share progress easily.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿ’ป Excellent organizational tool
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Helpful inventory tracking
  • ๐Ÿ›’ Useful shopping list feature
  • ๐Ÿ“ธ Ability to add photos of projects

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ”’ No option to add custom designers
  • ๐Ÿ” Difficult to search/add threads
  • ๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ Lack of project management features

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