# Jacquie Lawson Ecards vs ThreadABead Pattern Reader

The clearest difference is monetization model: ThreadABead Pattern Reader at freemium against Jacquie Lawson Ecards's subscription. Jacquie Lawson Ecards's advantage is ratings volume (116K vs 2) and chart position (#140 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jacquie Lawson Ecards sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per month and ThreadABead Pattern Reader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 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 — 4.9 for Jacquie Lawson Ecards against 5.0 for ThreadABead Pattern Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jacquie Lawson Ecards has 116K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Jacquie Lawson Ecards ships an update every 5 weeks, ThreadABead Pattern Reader every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jacquie Lawson Ecards | ThreadABead Pattern Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (116K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jacquie-lawson-ecards/id1538019085/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadabead-pattern-reader/id6757329216/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **116K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 91.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 128 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jacquielawson.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/474644181) | [ThreadABead Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888947035) |

## What reviewers say

### Jacquie Lawson Ecards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jacquie-lawson-ecards/id1538019085)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Send beautiful, animated e-cards with personalized messages and virtual gift cards. Schedule greetings for any occasion and enjoy high-quality art and music. Membership offers unlimited sending and additional features.

**Highlights:** Animated e-cards for all occasions, Personalized messages up to 1,500 characters, Attach virtual gift cards, Schedule e-cards for future delivery, High-quality art and music, Birthday reminders, Address book

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Ecard Subscription | $8.00 | per month |
| Jacquie Lawson Subscription | $36.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Convenient app version
- 🎨 Beautiful and creative cards
- 🎁 Affordable subscription
- 📤 Easy to send cards
- 🎉 Variety of occasions covered

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Confusing website/app navigation
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/updating address book
- 🎥 Video playback issues on iOS 15
- 🔊 Inconsistent volume control
- 🕰️ Inability to schedule text message delivery

**Reported bugs**

- Address book issues and data loss
- Persistent music playback after closing cards
- Compatibility problems on newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- More diverse and inclusive card designs
- Ability to customize card headings
- Improved address book management
- Option to disable audio playback
- Scheduling for text message delivery


### ThreadABead Pattern Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadabead-pattern-reader/id6757329216)

This app is a secure PDF reader designed for bead patterns. It offers tools to easily follow designs, including adjustable markers and navigation aids. A subscription allows importing and reading your own PDF patterns.

**Highlights:** Secure PDF viewing, Adjustable reading markers, Focus Mode, Per-pattern notes, Page thumbnails, Import personal PDF patterns

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal PDF Library | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jacquie Lawson Ecards free?

Jacquie Lawson Ecards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ThreadABead Pattern Reader free?

ThreadABead Pattern Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jacquie Lawson Ecards or ThreadABead Pattern Reader?

ThreadABead Pattern Reader is rated higher. Jacquie Lawson Ecards averages 4.9 out of 5 from 116K ratings, while ThreadABead Pattern Reader averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Jacquie Lawson Ecards or ThreadABead Pattern Reader have ads?

Neither Jacquie Lawson Ecards nor ThreadABead Pattern Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jacquie Lawson Ecards or ThreadABead Pattern Reader?

Jacquie Lawson Ecards ships an update every 5 weeks, and ThreadABead Pattern Reader every 4 weeks. Most recently, Jacquie Lawson Ecards was updated on November 4, 2026 and ThreadABead Pattern Reader on October 31, 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.*