# A Needle Pulling Thread vs Quiltler 2

The clearest difference is rating: A Needle Pulling Thread at 4.3 against Quiltler 2's 3.7. A Needle Pulling Thread also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 62%) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 14.1). Quiltler 2's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (197 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Quiltler 2 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

A Needle Pulling Thread holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quiltler 2 has 197 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 62% of Quiltler 2's.

A Needle Pulling Thread ships an update every 13 months, Quiltler 2 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Needle Pulling Thread | Quiltler 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-needle-pulling-thread/id432313495/reviews)** | [3.7 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiltler-2-quilt-app/id1495594391/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **197** |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 61.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magazinecloner.com US LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/421104749) | [Creative Greenlight LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120958194) |

## 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 |


### Quiltler 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiltler-2-quilt-app/id1495594391)

Design intricate quilt patterns with advanced tools. Overlap and rotate fabrics, change colors, and upload your own designs. Calculate yardage needs and manage multiple projects within a single workspace.

**Highlights:** Overlap and rotate fabrics, Alter fabric colors, Upload custom fabric patterns, Estimate yardage requirements, Create multiple designs per project, Sophisticated design tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access - 1 Month | $8.99 | per month |
| All Access Pass - 1 Month | $12.99 | per month |
| Full Access 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| All Access Pass - 3 Months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| All Access Pass - 6 Months | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| All Access Pass - 12 Months | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent fabric photo import feature for realistic visualization
- 👨‍💻 Highly responsive developer with rapid bug fixes and feature implementation
- 📚 Comprehensive tutorial videos available for learning
- 🎯 Powerful design tools for creating custom quilt patterns
- 💰 Generous free version with substantial functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📖 Steep learning curve requiring significant time investment
- 🧩 Non-intuitive interface with unintuitive navigation steps
- 💳 Aggressive paywall limiting core features in free version
- 🎬 Over-reliance on video tutorials instead of written documentation
- 🔄 Cumbersome workflow requiring multiple steps for simple tasks

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when attempting to create blocks
- Login failures and password reset errors
- Auto-fill feature causes crashes
- Account creation and sign-up failures
- App hangs and freezes during use

**Requested features**

- Ability to select and modify multiple blocks simultaneously
- Drag-and-drop functionality for easier block placement
- Copy and paste multiple blocks together
- Fabric yardage calculator integrated into design
- Ability to edit existing blocks without deletion


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A Needle Pulling Thread free?

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

### Is Quiltler 2 free?

Quiltler 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, A Needle Pulling Thread or Quiltler 2?

A Needle Pulling Thread is rated higher. A Needle Pulling Thread averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Quiltler 2 averages 3.7 from 197 ratings.

### Do A Needle Pulling Thread or Quiltler 2 have ads?

Neither A Needle Pulling Thread nor Quiltler 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A Needle Pulling Thread or Quiltler 2?

A Needle Pulling Thread ships an update every 13 months, and Quiltler 2 every 2 weeks. Most recently, A Needle Pulling Thread was updated on September 2, 2026 and Quiltler 2 on September 20, 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.*