# A Needle Pulling Thread vs Secure Notes

The clearest difference is update cadence: Secure Notes at fortnightly against A Needle Pulling Thread's every 13 months. Secure Notes also leads on ratings volume (716 vs 6) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). A Needle Pulling Thread's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Secure Notes sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Secure Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secure Notes has 716 ratings behind it against 6, 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 65% of Secure Notes'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, Secure Notes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Needle Pulling Thread | Secure Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-needle-pulling-thread/id432313495/reviews) | **[4.6 (716 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-notes-secret-and-lock/id1469517353/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **716** |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 64.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magazinecloner.com US LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/421104749) | [PixelPort LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1355467938) |

## 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 |


### Secure Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-notes-secret-and-lock/id1469517353)

Safeguard your private thoughts, voice memos, and sensitive information with robust, multi-layered security. This app offers military-grade encryption, biometric locks, and secure voice recording to keep your data protected. Enjoy a distraction-free, ad-free experience with a powerful rich text editor and seamless iCloud syncing across devices.

**Highlights:** 3-Layer Security (app, folders, notes), Secure Voice Recording, Biometric Lock (Face ID, Touch ID, Passcode), iCloud Sync, Rich Text Editor with Markdown, Trash Recovery

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Secure Notes - 1 Month PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| Secure Notes - Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Secure Notes Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Secure Notes Pro Annual Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Secure Notes - 1 Year PRO | $39.99 | per year |
| Secure Notes Pro - Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure notes and folders
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient note-taking
- 💡 Innovative features like Love Voice Notes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy performance after updates
- 🤯 Overly complicated UI changes
- 🔒 Difficulty resetting passwords/access
- 💸 Essential features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Delayed text input and display
- Inability to access locked notes

**Requested features**

- Ability to move notes between folders
- Option to customize font, size, and colors
- Trash/Recycle bin for deleted notes
- Cloud sync/backup functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A Needle Pulling Thread free?

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

### Is Secure Notes free?

Secure Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Secure Notes is rated higher. A Needle Pulling Thread averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Secure Notes averages 4.6 from 716 ratings.

### Do A Needle Pulling Thread or Secure Notes have ads?

Neither A Needle Pulling Thread nor Secure Notes shows ads.

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

A Needle Pulling Thread ships an update every 13 months, and Secure Notes fortnightly. Most recently, A Needle Pulling Thread was updated on October 20, 2026 and Secure Notes 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.*