# Loomerly vs ThreadABead Pattern Reader

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Loomerly at 815 against ThreadABead Pattern Reader's 2. Loomerly also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). ThreadABead Pattern Reader's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and monetization model (freemium vs paid). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loomerly sells 2 one-off in-app purchases 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.

ThreadABead Pattern Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loomerly has 815 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Loomerly ships an update every 8 days, ThreadABead Pattern Reader every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loomerly | ThreadABead Pattern Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (815 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loomerly-loom-peyote-and-brick/id1631555997/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadabead-pattern-reader/id6757329216/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **815** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 34 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Subtlabs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124491603) | [ThreadABead Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888947035) |

## What reviewers say

### Loomerly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loomerly-loom-peyote-and-brick/id1631555997)

Easily create custom seed bead patterns for loom, peyote, and brick stitches. Convert photos or draw your own designs, and export them as printable PDFs with word charts. Perfect for both beginners and experienced beaders.

**Highlights:** Create loom, peyote, and brick stitch patterns, Convert photos into bead patterns, Draw and trace custom designs, Export printable PDFs with word charts, Supports Miyuki, Toho, and Preciosa beads, One-time purchase, no subscriptions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $75.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 🚀 Powerful design capabilities
- 💡 Helpful features like custom palettes and shopping lists
- 👍 Excellent for beginners and advanced users
- 🚀 Generates professional-looking patterns

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with color accuracy and representation
- 🐛 Word chart generator not always accurate
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or data loss
- 🐛 Limited bead size options (missing 10/0)
- 🐛 Difficulty editing or removing overlaid images

**Reported bugs**

- Word chart generator inaccurate for tapered patterns
- Occasional crashes or data loss when using the app
- Difficulty editing or removing overlaid images
- Incompatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add option to highlight center point of patterns
- Implement a cursor to track current row when beading
- Allow transferring patterns between devices
- Integrate bead inventory management and color recommendations
- Add support for more bead types (bugle, tila, etc.)


### 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 Loomerly free?

Loomerly 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, Loomerly or ThreadABead Pattern Reader?

ThreadABead Pattern Reader is rated higher. Loomerly averages 4.8 out of 5 from 815 ratings, while ThreadABead Pattern Reader averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Loomerly or ThreadABead Pattern Reader have ads?

Neither Loomerly nor ThreadABead Pattern Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loomerly or ThreadABead Pattern Reader?

Loomerly ships an update every 8 days, and ThreadABead Pattern Reader every 4 weeks. Most recently, Loomerly was updated on October 16, 2026 and ThreadABead Pattern Reader on October 17, 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.*