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.
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.
- 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!
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Threads Embroidery Software | xTool Creative Space |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (5 ratings) | 4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 37.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | — | iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 339 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Embroidery Warehouse, INC | Makeblock Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Threads Embroidery Software
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In-app purchases
Threads Embroidery Software
No in-app purchases
xTool Creative Space
No in-app purchases
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