# AcuSetter vs ThreadBook

The clearest difference is price: AcuSetter at Free against ThreadBook's $14.99. AcuSetter also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 66%). ThreadBook's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 16 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

AcuSetter is free to download; ThreadBook costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ThreadBook holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThreadBook has 52 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of AcuSetter's written reviews are positive against 66% of ThreadBook's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AcuSetter ships an update every 16 months, ThreadBook monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AcuSetter | ThreadBook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acusetter/id1036045030/reviews) | **[4.2 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadbook/id1473738358/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **52** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 65.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#188** |
| Size | 91 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.1 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JANOME Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/663694195) | [Software Miracles](https://appshunter.io/developer/455553681) |

## What reviewers say

### AcuSetter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acusetter/id1036045030)

Adjust embroidery designs on your iPad before stitching. Preview designs on fabric, account for shifts, and send them to your sewing machine wirelessly. Compatible with specific sewing machine models.

**Highlights:** Wireless design adjustment, Fabric condition preview, Hoop calibration, Design transfer to sewing machine, Theme customization

**In-app purchases:** none


### ThreadBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadbook/id1473738358)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Manage your sewing, needlework, and embroidery threads with a comprehensive digital library. Track your existing threads, create shopping lists, and find perfect color matches using advanced search or your device's camera. Instantly convert thread colors between brands and types.

**Highlights:** Extensive thread library (50,000+ threads), Track 'My Threads' and 'Shopping List', Search by thread number or color, Color matching via camera or photo, Instant cross-brand thread conversion, Automatic library updates, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AcuSetter free?

AcuSetter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ThreadBook free?

ThreadBook costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AcuSetter or ThreadBook?

ThreadBook is rated higher. AcuSetter averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ThreadBook averages 4.2 from 52 ratings.

### Do AcuSetter or ThreadBook have ads?

Neither AcuSetter nor ThreadBook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AcuSetter or ThreadBook?

AcuSetter ships an update every 16 months, and ThreadBook monthly. Most recently, AcuSetter was updated on September 12, 2026 and ThreadBook on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*