# A Needle Pulling Thread vs Roki

A Needle Pulling Thread and Roki both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of A Needle Pulling Thread's written reviews are positive against 31% of Roki's. A Needle Pulling Thread also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.0). Roki's advantage is ratings volume (226 vs 6). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Roki sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for A Needle Pulling Thread against 4.3 for Roki. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roki has 226 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of A Needle Pulling Thread's written reviews are positive against 31% of Roki's.

A Needle Pulling Thread ships an update every 13 months, Roki every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Needle Pulling Thread | Roki |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-needle-pulling-thread/id432313495/reviews) | **[4.3 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roki-remote-for-roku-tv/id1523421830/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **226** |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 13 months** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 21 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) | [Tripti Kumari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523421832) |

## 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 |


### Roki

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roki-remote-for-roku-tv/id1523421830)

Control your Roku TV or streaming player with this intuitive mobile app. It offers a clean interface, a large touchpad for navigation, and a built-in keyboard for easy text entry. Perfect for when your physical remote is lost or unavailable.

**Highlights:** Automatic Roku device detection, Full remote control functionality, Large touchpad for navigation, Built-in keyboard for text input, Simple and clean design, Play, pause, rewind, fast forward controls

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roku Remote | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Roku Remote | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A Needle Pulling Thread free?

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

### Is Roki free?

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

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

Roki is rated higher. A Needle Pulling Thread averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Roki averages 4.3 from 226 ratings.

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

Roki shows ads; A Needle Pulling Thread does not.

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

A Needle Pulling Thread ships an update every 13 months, and Roki every 14 months. Most recently, A Needle Pulling Thread was updated on October 20, 2026 and Roki 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.*