Comparison

Singer Sewing Assistant vs Threadalog

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Singer Sewing Assistant

This app guides new sewers through their sewing machine. It offers step-by-step instructions, animations, and custom tutorials for specific models. Learn machine setup, stitch selection, troubleshooting, and various sewing techniques for quality results.

Highlights
  • Machine setup guidance
  • Stitch selection and adjustment
  • Troubleshooting common issues
  • Fabric and technique guides
  • Step-by-step animations
  • Machine parts and accessories explained
Features
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SINGER® Sewing Assistant SINGER® proudly presents the new “SINGER® Sewing Assistant” app that has been custom developed for you who are new to sewing but are eager to get started with your new SINGER® sewing machine. Supporting several of the SINGER® sewing machine models*, this app is a true helping hand that will educate and guide you through the machine, help you learn how to get started, how to sew and on top of that, get good quality. Once you download the app you will also get custom made sewing tutorials for your specific sewing machine and get help to discover new sewing skills along the way. With step-by-step instructions and animations it has never been easier! Read more about each section of the app below. Getting Started Learn how to use your SINGER® sewing machine* and perform different tasks including: • Setting up to sew including threading the machine, bobbin winding and changing needle • Selecting stitches, adjusting length, width and tension • Troubleshooting Sewing Assistant This section will let you: • Choose from several fabric types and the most common sewing techniques for perfect results • Learn how to set up and use specific sewing techniques with step-by-step guides • Includes animations to make it even easier Machine Learning In this section of the app you will get acquainted with your SINGER® sewing machine* and learn about: • The different machine parts and their purpose • Included presser feet, accessories and what they are used for • Built‐in stitches available on your machine and when what they are suitable for SINGER® is sewing made easy! * The app currently includes assistance for the following machine models: 4452|HEAVY DUTY 4411|HEAVY DUTY 4423|HEAVY DUTY 4432|HEAVY DUTY 44S|CLASSIC HEAVY DUTY 2263|SIMPLE™ 2263|TRADITION™ 3342|FASHION MATE™ 3337|SIMPLE™ 3337|FASHION MATE™ 3333|FASHION MATE™ 4411|FACILITA PRO 4423|FACILITA PRO

About

Threadalog

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.

Highlights
  • Inventory tracker for threads, fabric, beads
  • Project organizer and journal
  • Shopping list creation
  • Track progress on projects
  • Extensive thread catalog
  • Custom thread and item additions
  • Data backup and restore
Features
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Keep track of your thread, fabric, beads, and patterns for all your needlework projects: cross stitch, embroidery, quilting, sewing, needlepoint, and more. Plan and journal your projects. Keep a shopping list. Threadalog is an inventory tracker and project organizer for needleworkers and sewists. It is easy to use with lots of options for searching, sorting, and browsing your data. Remember where you left off in each project. Don't buy multiples or forget to buy what you need. Stay organized and enjoy your needlework! Spend more time crafting, and less time searching through your stash! FREE Features:  - Keep track of your stash of DMC and Anchor Cotton floss - Create a shopping list of DMC thread you need PRO Features: - Access to the whole thread catalog including Anchor, Appletons, Au Ver A Soie, Aurifil, Be Stitch Me, Brother, Candle, Classic Colorworks, Colour and Cotton, Cosmo, CXC, Dinky Dyes, DIME Exquisite, Fil-Tec Glide, Floriani, Glisten Gloss, Gutermann, Hemingworth, Isacord, KingStar, Kreinik, Madeira, Marathon, Mettler, OESD, Olympus, Planet Earth Fiber, Presence Finca, Rainbow Gallery, Robison Anton, Roxy Floss Co, Sullivans, Sulky, CARON Collection, The Gentle Art, ThreadworX, Valdani, Weeks Dye Works, Wonderfil and many more - Manually backup your data to iCloud and restore as needed. - Browse the thread catalog. - Add custom (unique, limited edition or discontinued) threads to the catalog. - Add notes to your thread stash amounts and to your shopping list - Track your fabric, beads, crafting tools, and pdf patterns - Plan and journal yours projects Threadalog Pro is an optional subscription that unlocks extra features. If you purchase Threadalog Pro, payment will be charged to your iTunes account yearly. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the App Store. The thread, fabric and bead colors displayed in Threadalog are approximate and may vary in real life, so always refer to actual samples for your final choice. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Sewing related icons by Icons8.

Screenshots

Singer Sewing Assistant4 screens
Threadalog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Threadalog at 85% against Singer Sewing Assistant's 20%. Threadalog also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). Singer Sewing Assistant's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Threadalog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Singer Sewing Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Threadalog holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 166 and 193 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Singer Sewing Assistant's written reviews are positive against 85% of Threadalog's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Singer Sewing Assistant ships an update every 4 months, Threadalog every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Singer Sewing Assistant versus Threadalog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSinger Sewing AssistantThreadalog
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (166 ratings)4.8 (193 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.3% of reviews84.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings166193 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVSM Group ABDeborah Glidden

Customer experience

Singer Sewing Assistant

All ratings166 ratings
Positive26.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative68.7%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive20.3%
Neutral5.1%
Negative74.7%

Threadalog

All ratings193 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive84.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative10.9%

User reviews

Singer Sewing Assistant

From 166 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful for beginners
  • 🚀 Precise graphics and clear instructions
  • 🚀 Smooth flowing computer graphics
  • 👍 Great beginner's guide
  • 👍 Useful info for learning machine and stitches

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Missing many machine models
  • 🐛 Settings bar not working
  • 🐛 Limited number of machines supported
  • 🐛 Blank region selection
  • 🐛 App not loading fully

Threadalog

From 193 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent for tracking threads and projects
  • 👍 Organizes stash effectively
  • 👍 User-friendly and intuitive
  • 👍 Great for shopping lists
  • 👍 Supports multiple brands

Room to improve

  • 👎 Manual addition to inventory after purchase
  • 👎 Difficult to navigate for some users
  • 👎 Limited information for some
  • 👎 Missing specialty flosses and custom additions
  • 👎 Does not include all thread brands (e.g., Isocord, RA poly)

Bugs and requests

Singer Sewing Assistant

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App doesn't work past machine selection screen
  • Region and settings menus not functioning
  • Many popular machine models not included

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more machine models, including discontinued ones
  • Include all Singer machines, not just a few
  • Add more advanced sewing techniques
  • Include all countries in region selection
  • Add more stitches information and options

Threadalog

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Pro version not allowing picture download or project saving for one user
  • Email link for suggestions not working for one user

Requested features

17 requests
  • Add specialty flosses (silk, variegated) and custom threads
  • Ability to add Aidas and flosses not on lists
  • Add discontinued colors to lists
  • Quick add/delete skein by swiping
  • Input needed for projects to see missing threads
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  • Create projects in a project tab and allocate threads
  • Cloud sync between devices
  • Running total of number of colors in stash
  • Allow users to add their own thread brands/lines
  • Ability to indicate less than a full skein on free version
  • More comprehensive tracking of all craft supplies (fabric, paper, paint, etc.)
  • Log purchase details (date, location, price, sale status)
  • Calculate total spent on an item and cost per unit
  • Calculate project cost based on supplies used
  • Start/stop timer for project time logging
  • Ability to add RA poly thread
  • Ability to add Isocord threads

In-app purchases

None

Singer Sewing Assistant

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Threadalog

Subscriptions2
  • Threadalog Basic$9.991 Year
  • Threadalog Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro One-Time Purchase$49.99

Questions

Is Singer Sewing Assistant free?
Singer Sewing Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Threadalog free?
Threadalog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Singer Sewing Assistant or Threadalog?
Threadalog is rated higher. Singer Sewing Assistant averages 2.2 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while Threadalog averages 4.8 from 193 ratings.
Do Singer Sewing Assistant or Threadalog have ads?
Neither Singer Sewing Assistant nor Threadalog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Singer Sewing Assistant or Threadalog?
Singer Sewing Assistant ships an update every 4 months, and Threadalog every 5 days. Most recently, Singer Sewing Assistant was updated on October 24, 2026 and Threadalog on October 27, 2026.

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