Best apps like Threadster

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Updated September 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
🌟 Lifestyle
4.8😊(189 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.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Excellent for tracking threads and projects
  • πŸ‘ Organizes stash effectively
  • πŸ‘ User-friendly and intuitive
  • πŸ‘ Great for shopping lists
  • πŸ‘ Supports multiple brands
  • πŸ‘ Cloud backup and multi-device use
  • πŸ‘ Good for marking off patterns
  • πŸ‘ Responsive developer
  • πŸ‘ Adds requested thread lines quickly
  • πŸ‘ Worth the cost (annual/lifetime)
  • πŸ‘ Comprehensive inventory and journal
  • πŸ‘ Helps avoid duplicate purchases
  • πŸ‘ Easy to navigate once learned
  • πŸ‘ Well-organized with user guide
  • πŸ‘ Good free version for basic needs
  • πŸ‘ Can list thread location
  • πŸ‘ Tracks project time
  • πŸ‘ Good for cross-referencing stash with patterns

Room to Improve

  • πŸ‘Ž Manual addition to inventory after purchase
  • πŸ‘Ž Difficult to navigate for some users
  • πŸ‘Ž Limited information for some
  • πŸ‘Ž Missing specialty flosses and custom additions
  • πŸ‘Ž Does not include all thread brands (e.g., Isocord, RA poly)
  • πŸ‘Ž Free version limitations (DMC/Anchor only)
  • πŸ‘Ž Cannot indicate less than a full skein on free version
  • πŸ‘Ž Some users find it complicated
  • πŸ‘Ž Cannot download pictures or save projects on Pro version for one user
  • πŸ‘Ž No running total of colors in stash
  • πŸ‘Ž No cloud sync between devices for one user
  • πŸ‘Ž Adding a skein to stash could be simpler
Needlentory#2

Needlentory by Diana BiaΕ‚ogrzywa

Embroidery Materials Inventory
Strong Contender
🌟 Lifestyle
3.9😐(123 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.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Useful for floss inventory
  • πŸ‘ Helps plan purchases
  • πŸ‘ Tracks needed colors
  • πŸ‘ Integrates with sister app (Needleply)
  • πŸ‘ Developer listens to feedback
  • πŸ‘ Good for organizing projects
  • πŸ‘ Visualizes colors
  • πŸ‘ Seamless integration with iMuline

Room to Improve

  • πŸ‘Ž Too hard to figure out
  • πŸ‘Ž Crappy/non-intuitive interface
  • πŸ‘Ž Ads are obnoxious/spammy
  • πŸ‘Ž Paid ad-free, still get ads
  • πŸ‘Ž Expensive ad removal
  • πŸ‘Ž Difficult to batch actions
  • πŸ‘Ž Update removed useful features
  • πŸ‘Ž Time-consuming to input inventory
  • πŸ‘Ž No pre-made database (DMC)
  • πŸ‘Ž App switch lost data
  • πŸ‘Ž Virtually unusable after update
  • πŸ‘Ž Can't change/update recorded info
  • πŸ‘Ž Ads take too long to close
  • πŸ‘Ž No way to restore deleted floss numbers
  • πŸ‘Ž UI flows not intuitive
  • πŸ‘Ž Difficulty getting full DMC listing
  • πŸ‘Ž Manual input required for colors
  • πŸ‘Ž No manual/instructions
  • πŸ‘Ž Videos are unhelpful
  • πŸ‘Ž Entry is click-heavy
  • πŸ‘Ž App crashes/doesn't open
  • πŸ‘Ž Lost data after reinstall
  • πŸ‘Ž Clumsy to set up
  • πŸ‘Ž Ads after every action
  • πŸ‘Ž Doesn't subtract from stash automatically
  • πŸ‘Ž Projects can't be archived
  • πŸ‘Ž Bugs/crashing
  • πŸ‘Ž Ads are frustrating
  • πŸ‘Ž Needs more floss brands preloaded
  • πŸ‘Ž App made no sense
  • πŸ‘Ž Instructions don't match menu
XStitch Plus#3

XStitch Plus by PerformTec Ltd.

Built for cross stitchers
Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
4.8😊(1K 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

  • πŸ’» Excellent organizational tool
  • πŸ“Š Helpful inventory tracking
  • πŸ›’ Useful shopping list feature
  • πŸ“Έ Ability to add photos of projects
  • πŸ” Comprehensive thread/fabric database

Room to Improve

  • πŸ”’ No option to add custom designers
  • πŸ” Difficult to search/add threads
  • πŸ—‚οΈ Lack of project management features
  • πŸ”„ Inconsistent sync/login issues
  • πŸ’° Expensive subscription model

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