Comparison

Threads Embroidery Software vs xTool Creative Space

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

Head to head
About

Threads Embroidery Software

This embroidery software allows users to digitize, edit, and create lettering for embroidery designs. It is suitable for both industrial and home embroidery machines, offering flexibility for use on various devices.

Highlights
  • Embroidery digitizing
  • Design editing
  • Lettering creation
  • Supports industrial machines
  • Supports home machines
  • Cross-device compatibility
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Threads Embroidery Software (ThreadsES) is an Embroidery Digitizing, Editing, and Lettering Software Suite. Perfect for large industrial embroidery machines or home embroidery machines and everything in between. Create and editing embroidery designs on your couch, on the beach, on an airplane or almost anywhere!

About

xTool Creative Space

Design, edit, and control your xTool laser machine from your PC, iPad, or mobile device. Create intricate designs with text curving, QR code generation, and a library of shapes. Process images and connect wirelessly for a seamless workflow anywhere.

Highlights
  • Design and editing suite
  • Machine control
  • Wireless connectivity
  • Text curving
  • QR code generation
  • Shape library
  • Image processing
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xTool Creative Space is developed for xTool laser machines. It integrates the functions of design, editing, and machine control. Experience a seamless, efficient workflow whether you're using a PC, iPad, or mobile. Our iPhone app enables you to: 1. Snap & Process on the go, no need for a computer. 2. Connect your machine wirelessly. From editing to processing, your work follows you wherever you go. 3. Curve your text with a simple click & drag to add flair to your designs. 4. Generate barcodes and QR codes in one click, making your project more interactive. 5. Explore a rich collection of shapes, including Borders, Plants, Animals, Festivals, and more! 6. Quickly upload and process images of multiple formats including XCS, SVG, DXF, PNG, JPG, and BMP. On the iPad app, you'll get more powerful features: 1. Flesh out creativity with hand drawing, just as easy as drawing on a piece of paper. 2. Convert bitmap and sketches to vector path. 3. Create your own material test array with various processing parameters. 4. Tap into xTool Projects, get 1000+ project ideas, tutorials, and free design files created by xTool users.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: xTool Creative Space at 4.7 against Threads Embroidery Software's 1.8. xTool Creative Space also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 5). Threads Embroidery Software's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

xTool Creative Space holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xTool Creative Space has 1.2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Threads Embroidery Software's written reviews are positive against 38% of xTool Creative Space's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Threads Embroidery Software versus xTool Creative Space: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThreads Embroidery SoftwarexTool Creative Space
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (5 ratings)4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews37.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51.2K — better
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Devices—iPad — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB339 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Embroidery Warehouse, INCMakeblock Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Threads Embroidery Software

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

xTool Creative Space

All ratings1,180 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive37.7%
Neutral11.5%
Negative50.8%

In-app purchases

None

Threads Embroidery Software

No in-app purchases

None

xTool Creative Space

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Threads Embroidery Software free?
Threads Embroidery Software is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is xTool Creative Space free?
xTool Creative Space is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Threads Embroidery Software or xTool Creative Space?
xTool Creative Space is rated higher. Threads Embroidery Software averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while xTool Creative Space averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

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