Comparison

Threads Embroidery Software vs Embroidery File Viewer

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

Embroidery File Viewer

Easily view, preview, and convert popular machine embroidery file formats like PES and DST on your device. Analyze stitch details and layouts before sending designs to your embroidery machine. Works offline and supports multiple languages.

Highlights
  • View PES & DST files
  • Convert embroidery formats
  • Stitch simulation preview
  • Fast file loading
  • Works offline
  • Fabric background customization
Features
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Embroidery File Viewer – PES DST Embroidery File Viewer is a powerful and easy-to-use embroidery viewer for machine embroidery files. Open, preview, and convert popular embroidery formats instantly on your device. Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional embroidery designer, this stitch viewer helps you analyze designs before sending them to your embroidery machine. Supported Embroidery File Formats This embroidery file viewer supports: • DST • PES • JEF • EXP • HUS • PCS • SEW • VP3 • XXX Quickly open PES files, view DST designs, and preview embroidery stitch files with smooth performance. Key Features • View PES & DST embroidery files • Convert embroidery formats (PES ↔ DST) • Smooth zoom and pan • Stitch simulation preview • Fabric background color customization • Stitch count and design details • Fast file loading • Works completely offline • Multi-language support Why Choose This Embroidery Viewer? Unlike basic embroidery viewers, this app provides a reliable and clear stitch preview experience. Use it to: • Open PES files • Preview DST embroidery designs • Convert embroidery formats • Analyze stitch count • Check thread color blocks • Review embroidery layouts Designed for embroidery hobbyists, tailoring shops, and professional machine embroidery users. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Threads Embroidery Software3 screens
Embroidery File Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Embroidery File Viewer at 100% against Threads Embroidery Software's 0%. Embroidery File Viewer also leads on rating (3.0 vs 1.7) and device support. Threads Embroidery Software's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price and ratings volume 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. Embroidery File Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Threads Embroidery Software asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Embroidery File Viewer holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Threads Embroidery Software's written reviews are positive against 100% of Embroidery File Viewer's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Threads Embroidery Software versus Embroidery File Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThreads Embroidery SoftwareEmbroidery File Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (6 ratings)3.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Embroidery Warehouse, INCMaya Patel

Customer experience

Threads Embroidery Software

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

Embroidery File Viewer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Threads Embroidery Software

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Embroidery File Viewer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Threads Embroidery Software free?
Threads Embroidery Software is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Embroidery File Viewer free?
Embroidery File Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Threads Embroidery Software or Embroidery File Viewer?
Embroidery File Viewer is rated higher. Threads Embroidery Software averages 1.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Embroidery File Viewer averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

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