PieceWork Magazine vs Skoop NYC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PieceWork Magazine
Explore the personal stories and handwork of traditional makers worldwide. Each issue features in-depth how-to techniques and step-by-step projects for knitters, embroiderers, lacemakers, crocheters, and quilters.
- Traditional maker stories
- In-depth how-to techniques
- Step-by-step projects
- Full-color photographs
- Well-researched articles
- Focus on needlework traditions
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PieceWork magazine explores the personal stories and handwork of traditional makers from around the world, and investigates how specific objects were crafted and the stories behind them. Each issue includes beautiful full-color photographs, well-researched articles, and a wide range of in-depth how-to techniques and step-by-step projects, making needlework traditions come alive for today’s knitters, embroiderers, lacemakers, crocheters, and quilters. By downloading PieceWork Magazine, you can either purchase single issues OR subscribe to the below offer(s): • Single issue: US$6.99 • 1 year subscription (4 issues per year): US$29.99, automatically renewed until cancelled When purchasing through iTunes your account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will auto-renew unless you turn this off 24 hours before the subscription runs out. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings. You can manage your subscription through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://longthreadmedia.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://longthreadmedia.com/terms-of-use/
Skoop NYC
Discover top beauty and wellness professionals in NYC, from massage therapists to hair stylists. Read authentic reviews, access exclusive deals, and enjoy special pricing. Unlock further savings with a premium membership.
- Find beauty and wellness providers
- Read real member reviews
- Access special Skoop pricing
- Exclusive deals and discounts
- Skoop+ membership for extra savings
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Find the best hidden gem and known-and-loved providers in NYC from facialists to massage therapists to hair stylists. - Read real reviews from hundreds of other members - Get special Skoop pricing and deals - Get an additional 25% off every treatment you book when you become a Skoop+ member
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Skoop NYC at 92% against PieceWork Magazine's 19%. Skoop NYC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 7 months). PieceWork Magazine's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PieceWork Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Skoop NYC asks for nothing beyond the download.
Skoop NYC holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 69 and 57 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of PieceWork Magazine's written reviews are positive against 92% of Skoop NYC's.
PieceWork Magazine ships an update every 7 months, Skoop NYC every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PieceWork Magazine | Skoop NYC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (69 ratings) | 4.8 (57 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews | 91.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 69 — better | 57 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Long Thread Media LLC | theSkoop, Inc. |
Customer experience
PieceWork Magazine
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In-app purchases
PieceWork Magazine
- Piecework Subscription$29.991 Year
- Subscription 1 year$34.991 Year
- Piecework May-June 2012$6.99
- PieceWork July/August 2012$6.99
- PieceWork September/October 2012$6.99
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- PieceWork November/December 2012$6.99
- PieceWork January/February 2013$6.99
- PieceWork May/June 2013$6.99
- January/February 2014$6.99
- PieceWork Magazine May/June 2014$6.99
Skoop NYC
No in-app purchases
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