# ThreadBook vs Stitchout

ThreadBook and Stitchout both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of ThreadBook's written reviews are positive against 0% of Stitchout's. ThreadBook also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (52 vs 4). Stitchout's advantage is price (Free vs $14.99) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.1). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for ThreadBook against 4.3 for Stitchout. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThreadBook has 52 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of ThreadBook's written reviews are positive against 0% of Stitchout's.

ThreadBook ships an update monthly, Stitchout every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThreadBook | Stitchout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadbook/id1473738358/reviews) | **[4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitchout/id1634379782/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **65.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 138 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Software Miracles](https://appshunter.io/developer/455553681) | [BERNINA](https://appshunter.io/developer/540752226) |

## 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


### Stitchout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitchout/id1634379782)

Monitor your BERNINA embroidery machine's progress remotely. Receive real-time updates on stitchout status, thread colors, and notifications for task completion or machine attention. Plan your embroidery sessions with ease and flexibility.

**Highlights:** Real-time embroidery progress monitoring, Thread color preview and checklist, In-app notifications for completion and alerts, Design view with stitchout status, Mobile convenience for embroidery

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThreadBook free?

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

### Is Stitchout free?

Stitchout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Stitchout is rated higher. ThreadBook averages 4.2 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Stitchout averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do ThreadBook or Stitchout have ads?

Neither ThreadBook nor Stitchout shows ads.

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

ThreadBook ships an update monthly, and Stitchout every 17 months. Most recently, ThreadBook was updated on September 24, 2026 and Stitchout on June 3, 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.*