Comparison

Sewing Patterns Lite vs Threadalog

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

Head to head
About

Sewing Patterns Lite

Organize your sewing patterns digitally, keeping track of fabric needs and accessories. This app helps you manage your collection, find inspiration, and make informed purchasing decisions for your next sewing project.

Highlights
  • Digital pattern library
  • Fabric quantity calculation
  • Accessory tracking
  • Customizable categories
  • Pattern filtering
  • Photo and PDF attachments
Features
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(NOTE: This free trial version is fully functional, but has a maximum limit of 10 Patterns) Have you ever tried going on a shopping spree for new fabrics (in physical stores or online), only to feel completely lost by not knowing exactly how you would use that nice-looking piece of fabric, and end up purchasing the wrong thing - or purchasing the right thing, but in the wrong quantity - or worse, still: Leaving empty-handed? If your answer is "yes", then Sewing Patterns will be your indispensable companion in the future. The inspiration in the form of your pattern library is right at your fingertips, wherever you go, and you can easily make sure that you purchase the right fabric in the right quantity - and with the right accessories. The app also helps you find inspiration on how to best make use of your current stash of fabric. The app lets you gain the perfect overview in a single place, whether your patterns are purchased, found in magazines, or your own creations entirely. You can categorize your patterns based from standard garment types, or create as many of your own categories as you like. You can have your patterns sorted alphabetically, by most recent usage, or in any particular order you like. Each pattern can be associated with as many categories as you wish. It is entirely up to you how many details you want to register for your individual patterns, but the more details you supply, the more help you will find in the built-in filtering function. When browsing your patterns, only the filled-in information is shown, so you won't have to deal with lots of empy fields. Using the camera, you can supply your pattern details with pictures of the model, the instructions, or perhaps of the finalized garments. You can add as many pictures and PDF files as you like, both for your categories, your patterns and your fabrics. Use the Filter function if you need to search for a specific pattern in your pattern library, or just need inspiration for your next project, based on a specific piece of fabric. In all aspects, Sewing Patterns is an indispensable app, for the experienced seamstress and the newcomer alike!

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

Sewing Patterns Lite4 screens
Threadalog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Threadalog at 4.8 against Sewing Patterns Lite's 4.2. Threadalog also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 45%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Sewing Patterns Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Threadalog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Sewing Patterns Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Threadalog holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 91 and 189 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Sewing Patterns Lite's written reviews are positive against 84% of Threadalog's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sewing Patterns Lite ships an update every 2 months, Threadalog every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sewing Patterns Lite versus Threadalog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSewing Patterns LiteThreadalog
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (91 ratings)4.8 (189 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.0% of reviews84.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings91189 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClaus Krogholm PedersenDeborah Glidden

Customer experience

Sewing Patterns Lite

All ratings91 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral6.6%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive45.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative35.0%

Threadalog

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

Bugs and requests

Sewing Patterns Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

Sewing Patterns Lite

No in-app purchases

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 Sewing Patterns Lite free?
Sewing Patterns Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Threadalog free?
Threadalog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sewing Patterns Lite or Threadalog?
Threadalog is rated higher. Sewing Patterns Lite averages 4.2 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Threadalog averages 4.8 from 189 ratings.
Do Sewing Patterns Lite or Threadalog have ads?
Neither Sewing Patterns Lite nor Threadalog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sewing Patterns Lite or Threadalog?
Sewing Patterns Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Threadalog every 5 days. Most recently, Sewing Patterns Lite was updated on September 28, 2026 and Threadalog on September 28, 2026.

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