# Needlentory vs Stitchpoint

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stitchpoint at 100% against Needlentory's 57%. Stitchpoint also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, 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 Stitchpoint sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stitchpoint holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 123 and 217 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Needlentory's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stitchpoint's.

Needlentory ships an update every 9 days, Stitchpoint every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Needlentory | Stitchpoint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needlentory/id1474983302/reviews) | **[4.9 (217 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitchpoint/id6759072297/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 123 | **217** |
| Positive reviews | 56.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Diana Białogrzywa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1101210882) | [Barrett Schonefeld](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876676094) |

## 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


### Stitchpoint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitchpoint/id6759072297)

This app helps needlepoint enthusiasts track their projects, organize crafting supplies, and discover new stitches and inspiration. Connect with a community of fellow stitchers to see their work and learn from their techniques. Find your next project and manage your entire needlepoint journey.

**Highlights:** Project tracking from start to finish, Organize threads, beads, and needle minders, Wishlist for desired canvases, Stitch library with real examples, Inspiration bookmarking, Community feed of stitcher projects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Card | $7.99 | per month |
| The Skein | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Needlentory free?

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

### Is Stitchpoint free?

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

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

Stitchpoint is rated higher. Needlentory averages 3.9 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while Stitchpoint averages 4.9 from 217 ratings.

### Do Needlentory or Stitchpoint have ads?

Needlentory shows ads; Stitchpoint does not.

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

Needlentory ships an update every 9 days, and Stitchpoint every 3 days. Most recently, Needlentory was updated on October 15, 2026 and Stitchpoint 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.*