# Quiltful vs Threadalog

The clearest difference is rating: Threadalog at 4.8 against Quiltful's 4.4. Threadalog also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (189 vs 35). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Quiltful sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Threadalog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Threadalog holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threadalog has 189 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Quiltful's written reviews are positive against 84% of Threadalog's.

Quiltful ships an update monthly, Threadalog every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quiltful | Threadalog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiltful/id1447363152/reviews) | **[4.8 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadalog-embroidery-sewing/id6448735432/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **189** |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **84.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 36 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quiltful, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447363151) | [Deborah Glidden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563961825) |

## What reviewers say

### Quiltful

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiltful/id1447363152)

Digitally organize and track all your quilting projects, from future ideas to completed masterpieces. Record project details, fabrics, patterns, and progress. Upload photos and notes to create a comprehensive digital journal of your creative work.

**Highlights:** Organize quilting projects, Track project progress, Record fabrics and patterns, Upload multiple photos, Search and maintain records, Log project location

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essential Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Essential Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### Threadalog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadalog-embroidery-sewing/id6448735432)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Threadalog Basic | $9.99 | per year |
| Threadalog Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro One-Time Purchase | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent for tracking threads and projects
- 👍 Organizes stash effectively
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive
- 👍 Great for shopping lists
- 👍 Supports multiple brands

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Manual addition to inventory after purchase
- 👎 Difficult to navigate for some users
- 👎 Limited information for some
- 👎 Missing specialty flosses and custom additions
- 👎 Does not include all thread brands (e.g., Isocord, RA poly)

**Reported bugs**

- Pro version not allowing picture download or project saving for one user
- Email link for suggestions not working for one user

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quiltful free?

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

### Is Threadalog free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Quiltful or Threadalog?

Threadalog is rated higher. Quiltful averages 4.4 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Threadalog averages 4.8 from 189 ratings.

### Do Quiltful or Threadalog have ads?

Neither Quiltful nor Threadalog shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Quiltful or Threadalog?

Quiltful ships an update monthly, and Threadalog every 5 days. Most recently, Quiltful was updated on June 1, 2026 and Threadalog on September 23, 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.*