# Aurifil vs Threadalog

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Threadalog at 85% against Aurifil's 5%. Threadalog also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 33 months). Aurifil's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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. Aurifil asks for nothing beyond the download.

Threadalog holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threadalog has 193 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Aurifil's written reviews are positive against 85% of Threadalog's.

Aurifil ships an update every 33 months, Threadalog every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aurifil | Threadalog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurifil/id399601393/reviews) | **[4.8 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadalog-embroidery-sewing/id6448735432/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **193** |
| Positive reviews | 4.8% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Svapna](https://appshunter.io/developer/329011632) | [Deborah Glidden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563961825) |

## What reviewers say

### Aurifil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurifil/id399601393)

Discover detailed information about threads, designer kits, and shop displays. Find local quilt shops with store locator, read reviews, and save favorite thread colors. Access videos from quilt shows and events.

**Highlights:** Thread catalog by category, Designer kit information, Quilt shop locator with maps, Shop reviews and ratings, Favorite thread color storage, Video library from quilt events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Aurifil free?

Aurifil 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, Aurifil or Threadalog?

Threadalog is rated higher. Aurifil averages 2.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Threadalog averages 4.8 from 193 ratings.

### Do Aurifil or Threadalog have ads?

Neither Aurifil nor Threadalog shows ads.

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

Aurifil ships an update every 33 months, and Threadalog every 5 days. Most recently, Aurifil was updated on October 23, 2026 and Threadalog on October 24, 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.*