# A Needle Pulling Thread vs ServicePlanner

The clearest difference is price: A Needle Pulling Thread at Free against ServicePlanner's $2.99. A Needle Pulling Thread also leads on iOS requirement (11.2 vs 14.0). ServicePlanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

A Needle Pulling Thread is free to download; ServicePlanner costs $2.99 up front. A Needle Pulling Thread sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. ServicePlanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ServicePlanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ServicePlanner has 186 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of A Needle Pulling Thread's written reviews are positive against 91% of ServicePlanner's.

A Needle Pulling Thread ships an update every 13 months, ServicePlanner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Needle Pulling Thread | ServicePlanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-needle-pulling-thread/id432313495/reviews) | **[4.7 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serviceplanner/id1268476525/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **186** |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **91.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#192** |
| Size | 34 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magazinecloner.com US LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/421104749) | [iMatt Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/508348984) |

## What reviewers say

### A Needle Pulling Thread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-needle-pulling-thread/id432313495)

This app delivers a quarterly magazine focused on various needlework crafts like quilting, knitting, and embroidery. It features detailed projects, photography, and articles on trends and techniques. Users can purchase individual issues or subscribe for access to all content.

**Highlights:** Quarterly needlework magazine, Projects with full instructions, Stunning photography, Articles on trends and techniques, Needlework show reviews, Covers quilting, knitting, crochet, and more

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Needle Pulling Thread | $29.99 | per year |
| ANPTmag Quilting Book 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Summer 2011(ID:679370) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Fall 2011(ID:679372) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Festive 2011(ID:679379) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Spring 2012(ID:679381) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Spring 2011(ID:679368) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Spring 2013(ID:679389) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Spring 2016(ID:679412) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Issue 63 (id:817796) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Issue 64 (id:817794) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Issue 65 (id:817792) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Issue 66 (pp:1044804) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Issue 68 (pp:1044794) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Issue 69 (pp:1044789) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Issue 67 (pp:1044799) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Issue 71 (pp:1119886) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Issue 70 (pp:1119888) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Issue 72 (pp:1126729) | $8.99 | one-time |
| A Needle Pulling Thread 4 back issue bundle | $19.99 | one-time |


### ServicePlanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serviceplanner/id1268476525)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps Jehovah's Witnesses manage their ministry and field service activities. It features contact management, activity planning, and a timer for recording time spent. Users can sync data across devices and access a library of publications and videos.

**Highlights:** Dropbox Sync, Territory Helper Integration, Today Screen with Timer, Contact Management & History, Contact Filtering & Map View, Publication & Video Library, Monthly & Annual Activity Tracking

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for foreign language field service
- 🚀 Syncs to NW Publisher
- 🚀 Clean interface makes recording easy
- 🚀 Address look up feature saves time
- 🚀 Useful features make it worth the cost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🐛 Difficulty linking with Territory Helper
- 🐛 Recording 'Not at Home' visits not possible
- 🐛 Syncing between devices can be inconsistent
- 🐛 Lacks customization options for some users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or not opening
- Syncing issues between devices
- Incorrect translation or localization

**Requested features**

- Ability to record 'Not at Home' visits
- Integration with Apple Watch
- Support for multiple types of hours (ministry, LDC, etc.)
- Customizable color coding for different visit types
- Ability to add photos to records


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A Needle Pulling Thread free?

A Needle Pulling Thread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ServicePlanner free?

ServicePlanner costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, A Needle Pulling Thread or ServicePlanner?

ServicePlanner is rated higher. A Needle Pulling Thread averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ServicePlanner averages 4.7 from 186 ratings.

### Do A Needle Pulling Thread or ServicePlanner have ads?

Neither A Needle Pulling Thread nor ServicePlanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A Needle Pulling Thread or ServicePlanner?

A Needle Pulling Thread ships an update every 13 months, and ServicePlanner every 2 months. Most recently, A Needle Pulling Thread was updated on September 2, 2026 and ServicePlanner on September 29, 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.*