# Silk vs Threadalog

Silk and Threadalog both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Threadalog's written reviews are positive against 54% of Silk's. Silk's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Silk sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Threadalog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Silk against 4.8 for Threadalog. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 501 and 193 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Silk's written reviews are positive against 85% of Threadalog's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Silk | Threadalog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (501 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silk-cross-stitch-patterns/id1505362289/reviews)** | [4.8 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadalog-embroidery-sewing/id6448735432/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **501** | 193 |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 12 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CSP Embroidery Digital UG haftungsbeschrankt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522427767) | [Deborah Glidden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563961825) |

## What reviewers say

### Silk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silk-cross-stitch-patterns/id1505362289)

Discover a vast collection of cross stitch patterns and designs to fuel your creativity. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this app offers inspiration, resources, and tools to enhance your embroidery art. Explore new charts, view color palettes, and access material lists to bring your stitching projects to life.

**Highlights:** Huge collection of cross stitch charts, Multiple chart formats, View color palette while stitching, Zoom functionality for designs, Vertical and horizontal rulers, Material lists for stitching

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alphabets | Free | one-time |
| Numbers | Free | one-time |
| Ancient Land HCH 1811 | Free | one-time |
| Black Swan | Free | one-time |
| A Secret Sky: Bonus Alphabet | Free | one-time |
| Frohe Ostern | Free | one-time |
| A Christmas Carol in Rose 1 | Free | one-time |
| A Christmas Carol in Rose 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| A Christmas Carol in Rose 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| My Flower Garden | $7.99 | one-time |
| Christmas SAL 2020 Shooting St | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- ✨ Beautiful pattern designs from European designers
- 📊 Helpful stitch tracking and progress monitoring
- 🎨 Ability to mark stitches and highlight progress
- 💰 Reasonably priced patterns

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💳 Misleading free pattern pricing (charged unexpectedly)
- 🔗 No cross-device synchronization of purchases or progress
- 📱 iOS only (not available on Android or PC)
- 🌐 Requires internet connection to function
- 🔍 No search bar for browsing patterns

**Reported bugs**

- Free patterns charged $19.99 without clear notification
- Purchased patterns disappearing from library
- No synchronization between iPad and iPhone
- App requires internet connection to open
- Stitch timer continues even after erasing highlighted stitches

**Requested features**

- Search bar for pattern browsing
- Cross-device synchronization of purchases and progress
- Ability to import personal PDF patterns
- Create custom pattern layouts
- Expand to Android and PC platforms


### Threadalog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadalog-embroidery-sewing/id6448735432)

Organize your needlework supplies and projects. Track threads, fabrics, beads, and patterns for cross stitch, embroidery, sewing, and more. Plan your projects, create shopping lists, and avoid buying duplicates.

**Highlights:** Inventory tracker for threads, fabric, beads, Project organizer and journal, Shopping list creation, Track progress on projects, Extensive thread catalog, Custom thread and item additions, Data backup and restore

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Threadalog Basic | $9.99 | per year |
| Threadalog Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro One-Time Purchase | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent for tracking threads and projects
- 👍 Organizes stash effectively
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive
- 👍 Great for shopping lists
- 👍 Supports multiple brands

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Manual addition to inventory after purchase
- 👎 Difficult to navigate for some users
- 👎 Limited information for some
- 👎 Missing specialty flosses and custom additions
- 👎 Does not include all thread brands (e.g., Isocord, RA poly)

**Reported bugs**

- Pro version not allowing picture download or project saving for one user
- Email link for suggestions not working for one user

**Requested features**

- Add specialty flosses (silk, variegated) and custom threads
- Ability to add Aidas and flosses not on lists
- Add discontinued colors to lists
- Quick add/delete skein by swiping
- Input needed for projects to see missing threads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Silk free?

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

### Is Threadalog free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Silk or Threadalog?

Silk is rated higher. Silk averages 4.8 out of 5 from 501 ratings, while Threadalog averages 4.8 from 193 ratings.

### Do Silk or Threadalog have ads?

Neither Silk nor Threadalog shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Silk or Threadalog?

Silk ships an update every 5 days, and Threadalog every 5 days. Most recently, Silk was updated on October 24, 2026 and Threadalog on October 24, 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.*