# Needleply vs Makosh

Needleply and Makosh both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Needleply's written reviews are positive against 0% of Makosh's. Needleply also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (41 vs 6). Makosh's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Needleply sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Makosh asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Needleply against 4.5 for Makosh. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Needleply has 41 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Needleply's written reviews are positive against 0% of Makosh's.

Needleply ships an update every 9 days, Makosh every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Needleply | Makosh |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needleply/id1523300974/reviews) | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makosh/id6499256259/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 232 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Diana Białogrzywa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1101210882) | [Marina Popova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742928010) |

## What reviewers say

### Needleply

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needleply/id1523300974)

Browse, search, and organize embroidery materials like threads, beads, and fabrics. Find color matches across different brands and export your selections for inventory tracking or printable tables.

**Highlights:** Thread, bead, and fabric palettes, Search materials reference, Find close color matches, Export to Needlentory, Create printable PDF tables, Organize embroidery materials

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Threads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium for 1 month | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium for 6 months | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium for 1 year | $9.99 | one-time |
| Canvas | $12.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Kit | $49.99 | one-time |


### Makosh

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makosh/id6499256259)

This app enhances the embroidery experience with interactive digital patterns. It offers a suite of tools for managing stitches, visualizing progress, and simplifying complex designs, making needlework more efficient and enjoyable for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Interactive digital embroidery patterns, Stitch management tools (eraser, pencil, undo), Support for various stitch types, Visual aids for color and progress tracking, Grid and ruler for precise placement, Automatic stitch counting

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Needleply free?

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

### Is Makosh free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Needleply or Makosh?

Makosh is rated higher. Needleply averages 4.4 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Makosh averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Needleply or Makosh have ads?

Needleply shows ads; Makosh does not.

### Which is updated more often, Needleply or Makosh?

Needleply ships an update every 9 days, and Makosh every 3 weeks. Most recently, Needleply was updated on November 3, 2026 and Makosh on October 30, 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.*