# XStitch Plus vs Threadster

The clearest difference is monetization model: Threadster at freemium against XStitch Plus's subscription. Threadster also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 79%). XStitch Plus's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 18) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XStitch Plus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and Threadster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

XStitch Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XStitch Plus has 1K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of XStitch Plus's written reviews are positive against 89% of Threadster's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

XStitch Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, Threadster every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XStitch Plus | Threadster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xstitch-plus/id1281394467/reviews)** | [4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadster/id6736578451/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 79.3% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 22 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PerformTec Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/906882971) | [Arden Csolkovits](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772496043) |

## What reviewers say

### XStitch Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xstitch-plus/id1281394467)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Threadster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadster/id6736578451)

Manage your thread inventory, projects, and color palettes with this comprehensive tracking app. It offers features for color matching, cost logging, pattern management, and creating custom palettes. Basic features are free, with advanced options available through a subscription.

**Highlights:** Inventory management for 3000+ threads, Color matching with real photos, Project cost and status tracking, Create reusable color palettes, Upload and manage PDF patterns, Custom thread and craft creation

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Threadster Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Threadster Pro | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Threadster Pro | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XStitch Plus free?

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

### Is Threadster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, XStitch Plus or Threadster?

XStitch Plus is rated higher. XStitch Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Threadster averages 4.6 from 18 ratings.

### Do XStitch Plus or Threadster have ads?

Neither XStitch Plus nor Threadster shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XStitch Plus or Threadster?

XStitch Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, and Threadster every 4 weeks. Most recently, XStitch Plus was updated on September 21, 2026 and Threadster on September 16, 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.*