Comparison

XStitch Plus vs Threadalog

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

Head to head
About

XStitch Plus

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.

Highlights
  • Project Journal tracking
  • Stash inventory (threads, charts, linens)
  • Fabric calculator
  • Shopping list
  • Cloud data synchronization
  • Multi-device access
Features
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X-Stitch Plus is the best way to inventory and track all your cross stitch stash. This easy-to-use app was designed by cross stitchers for cross stitchers. Track all your projects from wish list to finished using the Journal feature. Load up to 5 photos per project. Use the inventory to track all your threads, charts, linens and embellishments. Tens of thousands of threads are pre-loaded so you don't have to type in details. Mill Hill beads are also pre-loaded so you can quickly add them to your inventory. Keep multiple photos for your charts and embellishments. Use the fabric calculator to easily determine fabric dimensions in inches and centimeters. The shopping cart helps ensure you remember exactly what you need when you're at the shop. And of course, these modules are interlinked so you can quickly share info between them, e.g., quickly create a Journal entry from one of your charts. Want to share? X-Stitch Plus supports sharing via Facebook, Twitter, E-Mail, Text and more. Another key benefit of X-Stitch Plus is all your data is stored in the cloud. View and update your data from any of your devices and they're all in sync. You can even access data from the original X-Stitch app. No need to reenter data. Check out the best cross stitch inventory app today with a 7-day free trial! Subscription Information Terms of Use: https://xstitchapp.com/?page_id=69 Privacy Policy: https://xstitchapp.com/?page_id=10 We offer one subscription: XStitch Plus Annual Subscription Subscription cost is $9.99 per year. It’s possible this will be shown in your local currency. Subscription provides full access to all app features with no restrictions. App features include Journal tracking with up to 5 photos per Journal item Inventory tracking for charts, threads, linens and embellishments Includes up to 5 photos per chart and 5 photos per embellishment Fabric calculator Shopping list Cloud storage Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Cost is $9.99 per year. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription.

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

XStitch Plus1 screens
Threadalog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Threadalog at freemium against XStitch Plus's subscription. Threadalog also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). XStitch Plus's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 189). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. XStitch Plus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and Threadalog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for XStitch Plus against 4.8 for Threadalog. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XStitch Plus has 1K ratings behind it against 189, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of XStitch Plus's written reviews are positive against 84% of Threadalog's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XStitch Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, Threadalog every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
XStitch Plus versus Threadalog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXStitch PlusThreadalog
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1K ratings)4.8 (189 ratings)
Positive reviews79.3% of reviews84.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1K — better189
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPerformTec Ltd.Deborah Glidden

Customer experience

XStitch Plus

All ratings1,021 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive79.3%
Neutral6.5%
Negative14.1%

Threadalog

All ratings189 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative11.1%

User reviews

XStitch Plus

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Excellent organizational tool
  • 📊 Helpful inventory tracking
  • 🛒 Useful shopping list feature
  • 📸 Ability to add photos of projects
  • 🔍 Comprehensive thread/fabric database

Room to improve

  • 🔒 No option to add custom designers
  • 🔍 Difficult to search/add threads
  • 🗂️ Lack of project management features
  • 🔄 Inconsistent sync/login issues
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model

Threadalog

From 189 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

XStitch Plus

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inventory data disappearing after subscription renewal
  • Login/access problems after updates
  • Inability to add certain thread types/brands

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to mark projects as completed
  • Integrate shopping list with inventory
  • Allow custom designer/fabric entries
  • Improve search and data entry workflows
  • Provide more project tracking capabilities

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

1 purchases

XStitch Plus

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription$9.991 Year
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 XStitch Plus free?
XStitch Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Threadalog free?
Threadalog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, XStitch Plus or Threadalog?
XStitch Plus and Threadalog are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1K and 189 ratings respectively.
Do XStitch Plus or Threadalog have ads?
Neither XStitch Plus nor Threadalog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XStitch Plus or Threadalog?
XStitch Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, and Threadalog every 5 days. Most recently, XStitch Plus was updated on September 21, 2026 and Threadalog on September 23, 2026.

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