# AcuSketch vs ThreadBook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ThreadBook at 66% against AcuSketch's 17%. ThreadBook also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). AcuSketch's advantage is price (Free vs $14.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

AcuSketch is free to download; ThreadBook costs $14.99 up front. AcuSketch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ThreadBook asks for nothing beyond the download.

ThreadBook holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThreadBook has 52 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of AcuSketch's written reviews are positive against 66% of ThreadBook's.

AcuSketch ships an update every 4 months, ThreadBook monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AcuSketch | ThreadBook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [2.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acusketch/id1230334381/reviews) | **[4.2 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadbook/id1473738358/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **52** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **65.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#189** |
| Size | 27 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 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

### AcuSketch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acusketch/id1230334381)

Easily create embroidery designs by tracing on your iPad. Transform freehand drawings into stitches for handmade-looking crafts. Compatible with select sewing machines or export designs as jef+ files.

**Highlights:** Trace drawings to create stitch patterns, Freehand drawing for unique designs, Export designs as jef+ files, Connect to Wireless LAN sewing machines, Insert images for tracing, Stitch simulator

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Line stitch pack | $3.99 | one-time |


### ThreadBook

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

**Currently charting:** #189 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 AcuSketch free?

AcuSketch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ThreadBook free?

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

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

ThreadBook is rated higher. AcuSketch averages 2.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while ThreadBook averages 4.2 from 52 ratings.

### Do AcuSketch or ThreadBook have ads?

Neither AcuSketch nor ThreadBook shows ads.

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

AcuSketch ships an update every 4 months, and ThreadBook monthly. Most recently, AcuSketch was updated on October 1, 2026 and ThreadBook on September 28, 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.*