# Needlentory vs MakerLog

The clearest difference is rating: Needlentory at 3.9 against MakerLog's 3.0. Needlentory also leads on ratings volume (123 vs 2) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). MakerLog's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Needlentory sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and MakerLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Needlentory holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Needlentory has 123 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 57% and 57% positive.

Needlentory ships an update every 9 days, MakerLog monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Needlentory | MakerLog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needlentory/id1474983302/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makerlog-craft-journal/id6479205653/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **123** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 56.6% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 58 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Diana Białogrzywa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1101210882) | [Gruffydd Johnston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651486785) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### MakerLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makerlog-craft-journal/id6479205653)

This app helps crafters and artisans document their creative process, track project finances, and gain insights into their work. It's designed for makers of all skill levels to enhance productivity and focus on their art.

**Highlights:** Project journaling, Financial tracking, In-depth analytics, Transaction history, Intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maker Log Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Maker Log Pro | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Needlentory free?

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

### Is MakerLog free?

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

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

Needlentory is rated higher. Needlentory averages 3.9 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while MakerLog averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Needlentory or MakerLog have ads?

Needlentory shows ads; MakerLog does not.

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

Needlentory ships an update every 9 days, and MakerLog monthly. Most recently, Needlentory was updated on October 15, 2026 and MakerLog on October 10, 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.*