# ThreadBook vs Look Studio

The clearest difference is price: Look Studio at Free against ThreadBook's $14.99. ThreadBook's advantage is chart position (#200 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | ThreadBook | Look Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.2 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadbook/id1473738358/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **52** | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 138 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.1** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Software Miracles](https://appshunter.io/developer/455553681) | [SecureVision Advisory LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894137012) |

## What reviewers say

### ThreadBook

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

**Currently charting:** #200 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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent for thread organization
- 💡 Valuable thread matching feature
- 👍 Manages inventory and colors
- 👍 Custom thread names possible
- 👍 Refreshing one-time fee model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Difficult to figure out how to use
- 😞 No YouTube tutorials available
- 😞 Impossible to add single threads
- 😞 Impossible to add whole collections
- 😞 App crashes frequently

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes every time it's opened
- App closes immediately after opening
- iPad data completely gone
- Unable to restore data
- iPad app not showing multiple spools

**Requested features**

- Revamp app for intuitiveness
- Add YouTube video tutorials
- Make it easier to add single threads
- Allow adding whole collections easily
- Use a photo of the skein for comparison


### Look Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/look-studio/id6762436971)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThreadBook free?

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

### Is Look Studio free?

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

### Do ThreadBook or Look Studio have ads?

Neither ThreadBook nor Look Studio shows ads.

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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.*