# Exactly vs Threadalog

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Threadalog at 84% against Exactly's 27%. Threadalog also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). Exactly's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Threadalog holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threadalog has 189 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Exactly's written reviews are positive against 84% of Threadalog's.

Exactly ships an update every 5 months, Threadalog every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exactly | Threadalog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exactly/id315268140/reviews) | **[4.8 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadalog-embroidery-sewing/id6448735432/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **189** |
| Positive reviews | 26.5% of reviews | **84.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Exact Editions Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/315268143) | [Deborah Glidden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563961825) |

## What reviewers say

### Exactly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exactly/id315268140)

Access magazines and newspapers on your iPad and iPhone in their original full-color format. Enjoy interactive features like live web links and zoom capabilities. Explore free content from numerous publications or use your subscription for the latest issues.

**Highlights:** Full-color digital editions, Live web links, Zoom and swipe navigation, Thumbnail page view, Bookmark pages, Offline reading sync

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Threadalog

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

Organize your needlework supplies and projects. Track threads, fabrics, beads, and patterns for cross stitch, embroidery, sewing, and more. Plan your projects, create shopping lists, and avoid buying duplicates.

**Highlights:** Inventory tracker for threads, fabric, beads, Project organizer and journal, Shopping list creation, Track progress on projects, Extensive thread catalog, Custom thread and item additions, Data backup and restore

**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 Exactly free?

Exactly 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, Exactly or Threadalog?

Threadalog is rated higher. Exactly averages 2.2 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Threadalog averages 4.8 from 189 ratings.

### Do Exactly or Threadalog have ads?

Neither Exactly nor Threadalog shows ads.

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

Exactly ships an update every 5 months, and Threadalog every 5 days. Most recently, Exactly was updated on September 24, 2026 and Threadalog on September 23, 2026.

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