# A Needle Pulling Thread vs SpeechNotes ·

A Needle Pulling Thread and SpeechNotes · both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of A Needle Pulling Thread's written reviews are positive against 29% of SpeechNotes ·'s. A Needle Pulling Thread also leads on iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.6). SpeechNotes ·'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (125 vs 6). On price, rating, 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 SpeechNotes · sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.4 for SpeechNotes ·. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpeechNotes · has 125 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 29% of SpeechNotes ·'s.

A Needle Pulling Thread ships an update every 13 months, SpeechNotes · fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Needle Pulling Thread | SpeechNotes · |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-needle-pulling-thread/id432313495/reviews) | **[4.4 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechnotes/id1631733323/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **125** |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 28.6% 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 | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magazinecloner.com US LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/421104749) | [Farwa Shahid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590183870) |

## 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 |


### SpeechNotes ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechnotes/id1631733323)

Effortlessly convert spoken words into text for notes and recordings. This app also offers text-to-speech functionality and customizable themes for a personalized experience. Enhance your productivity with its advanced voice-to-text capabilities.

**Highlights:** Voice-to-text transcription, Text-to-speech playback, Customizable themes, Dark mode, Note-taking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Good Notes Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Offer | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| NoteBook Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Transcribe | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Offer | $14.99 | per year |
| Notepad Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A Needle Pulling Thread free?

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

### Is SpeechNotes · free?

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

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

SpeechNotes · is rated higher. A Needle Pulling Thread averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SpeechNotes · averages 4.4 from 125 ratings.

### Do A Needle Pulling Thread or SpeechNotes · have ads?

Neither A Needle Pulling Thread nor SpeechNotes · shows ads.

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

A Needle Pulling Thread ships an update every 13 months, and SpeechNotes · fortnightly. Most recently, A Needle Pulling Thread was updated on October 3, 2026 and SpeechNotes · on October 17, 2026.

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