Comparison

AcuSpark vs ThreadBook

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

Head to head
About

AcuSpark

This app guides users on sewing machine operation and offers helpful tips. It can scan QR codes on compatible machines to provide instant answers and inspiration, or function independently as a sewing concierge.

Highlights
  • QR code scanning for machine-specific instructions
  • Step-by-step illustrative videos
  • Basic sewing machine knowledge
  • Presser foot descriptions
  • Stitch chart
  • Multilingual support
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AcuSpark is an app that explains how to use the sewing machine and provides useful tips. Read the QR code displayed on the sewing machine screen with AcuSpark and all your questions will be answered. AcuSpark can also be used without a sewing machine. The app acts as a concierge, offering support and inspiring new ideas. AcuSpark is compatible with the following sewing machine models: * Continental M7 Professional Reading QR codes (linking with sewing machine) * When the QR codes displayed on the sewing machine screen are read with AcuSpark, instructions and know-how related to the status of the sewing machine appear in the app. Features * Offers basic knowledge on how to use the sewing machine. * Step-by-step illustrative videos for learning special sewing methods are available. * Anyone of any generation can learn about sewing machine operation. Other functions * Easy-to-understand instructions using videos with illustrations * Presser foot descriptions (including optional items) * Includes a stitch chart containing the sewing machine's built-in stitches Supported languages are as follows: * English * French * Spanish * Changing language settings Language settings can be adjusted through device settings (Settings -> General -> Language & Region).

About

ThreadBook

Manage your sewing, needlework, and embroidery threads with a comprehensive digital library. Track your existing threads, create shopping lists, and find perfect color matches using advanced search or your device's camera. Instantly convert thread colors between brands and types.

Highlights
  • Extensive thread library (50,000+ threads)
  • Track 'My Threads' and 'Shopping List'
  • Search by thread number or color
  • Color matching via camera or photo
  • Instant cross-brand thread conversion
  • Automatic library updates
  • Cross-device synchronization
Features
Currently charting
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Description ThreadBook is the ideal tool for managing the threads you use for sewing, needlework, or embroidery. It contains a library of more than 50,000 threads from over 600 different manufacturers, available with a touch of your finger. Using ThreadBook you can: * Set your favorite brands to narrow matching choices * Track the threads you have in the “My Threads” collection * Track the threads you need in the “Shopping List” collection * Find threads with a particular thread number, including partial numbers * Find threads that match your chosen color * Find threads that match any color using the camera on your device or a previously made photo * Instantly create a chart to convert any brand and type of thread to a matching color in any other brand and type * Create your own charts for converting any brand to the best match in one or more other brands * Convert a list of thread colors, such as that often provided with embroidery designs, to any brand and type Additional features include: * One tap instant match for any thread * Automatic updating of the library as new threads are added * Your “My Threads” and “Shopping List” collections are synchronized between all your devices

Screenshots

AcuSpark4 screens
ThreadBook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ThreadBook at 66% against AcuSpark's 0%. ThreadBook also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.0) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). AcuSpark's advantage is price (Free vs $14.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

AcuSpark is free to download; ThreadBook costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ThreadBook holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 52 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of AcuSpark's written reviews are positive against 66% of ThreadBook's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AcuSpark ships an update every 2 months, ThreadBook monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
AcuSpark versus ThreadBook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcuSparkThreadBook
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating3.0 (11 ratings)4.2 (52 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews65.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1152 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#189 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.1
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB138 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJANOME CorporationSoftware Miracles

Customer experience

AcuSpark

All ratings11 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative45.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ThreadBook

All ratings52 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral7.7%
Negative17.3%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive65.9%
Neutral7.3%
Negative26.8%

In-app purchases

None

AcuSpark

No in-app purchases

None

ThreadBook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AcuSpark free?
AcuSpark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ThreadBook free?
ThreadBook costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AcuSpark or ThreadBook?
ThreadBook is rated higher. AcuSpark averages 3.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while ThreadBook averages 4.2 from 52 ratings.
Do AcuSpark or ThreadBook have ads?
Neither AcuSpark nor ThreadBook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AcuSpark or ThreadBook?
AcuSpark ships an update every 2 months, and ThreadBook monthly. Most recently, AcuSpark was updated on October 1, 2026 and ThreadBook on September 28, 2026.

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