# ThreadBook vs Needlentory

The clearest difference is price: Needlentory at Free against ThreadBook's $14.99. Needlentory also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). ThreadBook's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Needlentory is free to download; ThreadBook costs $14.99 up front. Needlentory sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. ThreadBook asks for nothing beyond the download.

ThreadBook holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 123 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of ThreadBook's written reviews are positive against 45% of Needlentory's.

ThreadBook ships an update monthly, Needlentory every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThreadBook | Needlentory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.2 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadbook/id1473738358/reviews)** | [3.9 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needlentory/id1474983302/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **123** |
| Positive reviews | **65.9% of reviews** | 44.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 138 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Software Miracles](https://appshunter.io/developer/455553681) | [Diana Białogrzywa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1101210882) |

## What reviewers say

### ThreadBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadbook/id1473738358)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Needlentory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needlentory/id1474983302)

Organize your embroidery supplies, including threads, beads, and fabrics. Track your inventory, manage projects, and create shopping lists. Back up your data to cloud services.

**Highlights:** Organize threads, beads, and fabrics, Create custom material palettes, Track inventory quantities, Manage embroidery projects, Generate shopping lists, Cloud backups

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Threads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium for 1 month | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dropbox | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box | $2.99 | one-time |
| Google Drive | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium for 6 months | $9.99 | one-time |
| Canvas | $12.99 | one-time |
| Premium for 1 year | $17.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Kit | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for floss inventory
- 👍 Helps plan purchases
- 👍 Tracks needed colors
- 👍 Integrates with sister app (Needleply)
- 👍 Developer listens to feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Too hard to figure out
- 👎 Crappy/non-intuitive interface
- 👎 Ads are obnoxious/spammy
- 👎 Paid ad-free, still get ads
- 👎 Expensive ad removal

**Reported bugs**

- Floss numbers get deleted
- Paid for no add features, yet adds still play
- Update removed feature to see which project threads are used in
- Can't look at a specific color to see which patterns need it
- Can't just mark pattern has color, wants skein allotment

**Requested features**

- Quick way to check off threads (Purchase to Stock)
- Option to collapse sections when searching 'Add Thread'
- Reduce clicks to edit skein counts
- Bulk edit/delete skein counts
- Option for 'metres/yards' thread count


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThreadBook free?

ThreadBook costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Needlentory free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ThreadBook or Needlentory?

ThreadBook is rated higher. ThreadBook averages 4.2 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Needlentory averages 3.9 from 123 ratings.

### Do ThreadBook or Needlentory have ads?

Needlentory shows ads; ThreadBook does not.

### Which is updated more often, ThreadBook or Needlentory?

ThreadBook ships an update monthly, and Needlentory every 9 days. Most recently, ThreadBook was updated on September 24, 2026 and Needlentory on September 24, 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.*