Comparison

Microsoft Loop vs ThreadVault

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Microsoft Loop

This app facilitates collaborative thinking, planning, and creation across devices. It brings together teams, content, and tasks, allowing users to capture ideas, manage projects, and communicate in real-time. Seamlessly integrate with existing tools for a unified workflow.

Highlights
  • Co-creation experience
  • Content and task management
  • Idea capture and task lists
  • Project workspace
  • Real-time commenting and reactions
  • Customizable notifications
  • Cross-Microsoft 365 component editing
Features
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Think, plan and create together with Loop on the go. Microsoft Loop is a transformative co-creation experience that brings together teams, content and tasks across your tools and devices. Designed for the way you work, Loop can help you think, plan, and create together. • Capture ideas, create task lists, and insert photos to your Loop pages to express your thoughts. • Bring all your project content into a Loop workspace to help your team focus on what matters. • Comment and react in the app to quickly collaborate on the go. • Get only the notifications you care about and jump right back into what needs the most attention. • Edit and share Loop components across Microsoft 365 to help your team be on the same page in one place. To get started, download Loop, and sign in with your Microsoft Account or the account assigned to you by your work or school. This app is provided by either Microsoft or a third-party app publisher and is subject to a separate privacy statement and terms and conditions. Data provided through the use of this store and this app may be accessible to Microsoft or the third-party app publisher, as applicable, and transferred to, stored and processed in the United States or any other country where Microsoft or the app publisher and their affiliates or service providers maintain facilities. Please refer to the End User License Terms for Microsoft Loop. By installing the app, you agree to these terms and conditions. Privacy terms: https://aka.ms/privacy Please refer to the Microsoft Software License Terms, see “License Agreement” under Information. By installing the app, you agree to these terms and conditions.

About

ThreadVault

Manage your embroidery threads, inventory, and projects efficiently. Catalog threads with color previews, track quantities, plan projects with status updates, and generate shopping lists. Syncs across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Visual thread catalog with color previews
  • Barcode scanner for thread packaging
  • Inventory tracking for skeins and bobbins
  • Project planning with status tracking
  • Automatic thread allocation from inventory
  • PDF export for project reports and shopping lists
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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ThreadVault is a super app for embroidery enthusiasts who use DMC Art. 117 threads. It helps you keep track of threads, inventory, and projects in one place. With ThreadVault, you get a clear catalog, an easy way to manage your inventory, and a handy shopping list. Perfect for keeping track of your embroidery projects! Catalog Browse and explore your thread collection with a beautiful visual catalog. • DMC thread catalog with color previews and EAN • Search by code, name, or color family • Scan thread packaging using the EAN barcode scanner • Filter by color family or discontinued threads • Quickly add threads to your inventory Inventory Always know which threads you have available. • Track quantities of skeins and bobbins • View inventory directly from the catalog • Easily update thread quantities • Keep your embroidery supplies organized Projects Plan and manage your embroidery projects. • Create projects with status tracking (planned, active, completed, archived) • Assign threads with required quantities • Optional automatic allocation from inventory • Add images and notes to projects • Export project reports as PDF Shopping List Never forget a thread again. • Create shopping lists of threads you need. • Mark threads as purchased autoupdate inventory. • Share or print the list as a PDF iCloud Sync Keep your data up to date across devices. • Automatically sync between iPhone and iPad using iCloud • Can be enabled or disabled in Settings ThreadVault supports **DMC Art. 117 thread codes**, but is not affiliated with or endorsed by DMC. No In-App Purchases ThreadVault contains no in-app purchases, subscriptions, or ads. You pay once when purchasing the app on the App Store and get access to all features.

Screenshots

Microsoft Loop4 screens
ThreadVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ThreadVault at 100% against Microsoft Loop's 21%. ThreadVault also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Microsoft Loop's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (4.6 vs 4.0). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Microsoft Loop is free to download; ThreadVault costs $4.99 up front. Microsoft Loop sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ThreadVault asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Microsoft Loop holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Loop has 4.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of Microsoft Loop's written reviews are positive against 100% of ThreadVault's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microsoft Loop ships an update monthly, ThreadVault every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Microsoft Loop versus ThreadVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrosoft LoopThreadVault
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.6 (4.9K ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews20.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.9K — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrosoft CorporationOyvind Brantenberg

Customer experience

Microsoft Loop

All ratings4,901 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews227 reviews
Positive20.7%
Neutral16.3%
Negative63.0%

ThreadVault

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Microsoft Loop

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on certain workspaces
  • Inability to save new content
  • Formatting issues with code blocks
  • Keyboard issues and cursor jumping
  • Inconsistent theme and UI behavior

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to duplicate pages
  • Improved handwriting and whiteboard support
  • Export/copy to Word or PDF
  • Offline functionality
  • Better access management and guest collaboration

ThreadVault

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Microsoft Loop

Subscriptions4
  • Microsoft 365 Personal$9.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Family$12.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Personal$99.991 Year
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  • Microsoft 365 Family$129.991 Year
None

ThreadVault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Microsoft Loop free?
Microsoft Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ThreadVault free?
ThreadVault costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Microsoft Loop or ThreadVault?
Microsoft Loop is rated higher. Microsoft Loop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while ThreadVault averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Microsoft Loop or ThreadVault have ads?
Neither Microsoft Loop nor ThreadVault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Microsoft Loop or ThreadVault?
Microsoft Loop ships an update monthly, and ThreadVault every 6 months. Most recently, Microsoft Loop was updated on October 17, 2026 and ThreadVault on October 8, 2026.

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