# ThreadBook vs Needleply

The clearest difference is price: Needleply at Free against ThreadBook's $14.99. Needleply also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 66%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). ThreadBook's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Needleply is free to download; ThreadBook costs $14.99 up front. Needleply sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. ThreadBook asks for nothing beyond the download.

Needleply holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 41 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of ThreadBook's written reviews are positive against 82% of Needleply's.

ThreadBook ships an update monthly, Needleply every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThreadBook | Needleply |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadbook/id1473738358/reviews) | **[4.4 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needleply/id1523300974/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | — |
| Size | 138 MB | 282 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)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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


### Needleply

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needleply/id1523300974)

Browse, search, and organize embroidery materials like threads, beads, and fabrics. Find color matches across different brands and export your selections for inventory tracking or printable tables.

**Highlights:** Thread, bead, and fabric palettes, Search materials reference, Find close color matches, Export to Needlentory, Create printable PDF tables, Organize embroidery materials

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Threads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium for 1 month | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium for 6 months | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium for 1 year | $9.99 | one-time |
| Canvas | $12.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Kit | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThreadBook free?

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

### Is Needleply free?

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

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

Needleply is rated higher. ThreadBook averages 4.2 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Needleply averages 4.4 from 41 ratings.

### Do ThreadBook or Needleply have ads?

Needleply shows ads; ThreadBook does not.

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

ThreadBook ships an update monthly, and Needleply every 9 days. Most recently, ThreadBook was updated on October 12, 2026 and Needleply on October 12, 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.*