# A Needle Pulling Thread vs myAIE Student App

The clearest difference is rating: myAIE Student App at 5.0 against A Needle Pulling Thread's 4.3. myAIE Student App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 20) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months). A Needle Pulling Thread's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 43%) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. A Needle Pulling Thread sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. myAIE Student App asks for nothing beyond the download.

myAIE Student App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A Needle Pulling Thread has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of A Needle Pulling Thread's written reviews are positive against 43% of myAIE Student App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

A Needle Pulling Thread ships an update every 13 months, myAIE Student App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Needle Pulling Thread | myAIE Student App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-needle-pulling-thread/id432313495/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myaie-student-app/id1467792793/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 42.9% 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** |
| Size | 34 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magazinecloner.com US LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/421104749) | [AIE - Academic Institute of Excellence](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467792792) |

## 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 |


### myAIE Student App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myaie-student-app/id1467792793)

Access your courses, timetables, and assessments from anywhere. Stay updated on important academic news and details. Log support tickets for any issues related to the institution.

**Highlights:** Access courses and timetables, View assessments, Receive academic news, Log support tickets, Student communication management

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A Needle Pulling Thread free?

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

### Is myAIE Student App free?

myAIE Student App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, A Needle Pulling Thread or myAIE Student App?

myAIE Student App is rated higher. A Needle Pulling Thread averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while myAIE Student App averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do A Needle Pulling Thread or myAIE Student App have ads?

Neither A Needle Pulling Thread nor myAIE Student App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A Needle Pulling Thread or myAIE Student App?

A Needle Pulling Thread ships an update every 13 months, and myAIE Student App every 2 months. Most recently, A Needle Pulling Thread was updated on September 2, 2026 and myAIE Student App on September 18, 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.*