# Stitchout vs Threadalog

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Threadalog at 85% against Stitchout's 0%. Threadalog also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 months). Stitchout's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Threadalog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Stitchout asks for nothing beyond the download.

Threadalog holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threadalog has 193 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Stitchout's written reviews are positive against 85% of Threadalog's.

Stitchout ships an update every 10 months, Threadalog every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stitchout | Threadalog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitchout/id1634379782/reviews) | **[4.8 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadalog-embroidery-sewing/id6448735432/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **193** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 109 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BERNINA](https://appshunter.io/developer/540752226) | [Deborah Glidden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563961825) |

## What reviewers say

### Stitchout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitchout/id1634379782)

Monitor your BERNINA embroidery machine's progress remotely. Receive real-time updates on stitchout status, thread colors, and notifications for task completion or machine attention. Plan your embroidery sessions with ease and flexibility.

**Highlights:** Real-time embroidery progress monitoring, Thread color preview and checklist, In-app notifications for completion and alerts, Design view with stitchout status, Mobile convenience for embroidery

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Threadalog

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

Manage your needlework supplies and projects with this comprehensive inventory and organization tool. Track threads, fabrics, beads, and patterns for various crafts. Plan your projects, create shopping lists, and avoid duplicate purchases.

**Highlights:** Track thread, fabric, beads, and patterns, Create shopping lists, Plan and journal projects, Search and sort inventory, Supports numerous thread brands, Add custom threads and notes

**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 Stitchout free?

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

### Is Threadalog free?

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

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

Threadalog is rated higher. Stitchout averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Threadalog averages 4.8 from 193 ratings.

### Do Stitchout or Threadalog have ads?

Neither Stitchout nor Threadalog shows ads.

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

Stitchout ships an update every 10 months, and Threadalog every 5 days. Most recently, Stitchout was updated on November 3, 2026 and Threadalog on November 3, 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.*