Comparison

PieceWork Magazine vs Skoop NYC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Traditional maker stories
  • In-depth how-to techniques
  • Step-by-step projects
  • Full-color photographs
  • Well-researched articles
  • Focus on needlework traditions
Features
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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/

About

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.

Highlights
  • Find beauty and wellness providers
  • Read real member reviews
  • Access special Skoop pricing
  • Exclusive deals and discounts
  • Skoop+ membership for extra savings
Features
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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

Screenshots

PieceWork Magazine4 screens
Skoop NYC4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PieceWork Magazine versus Skoop NYC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPieceWork MagazineSkoop NYC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (69 ratings)4.8 (57 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews91.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings69 — better57
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB61 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLong Thread Media LLCtheSkoop, Inc.

Customer experience

PieceWork Magazine

All ratings69 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral1.4%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive18.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative68.8%

Skoop NYC

All ratings55 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

PieceWork Magazine

Subscriptions2
  • Piecework Subscription$29.991 Year
  • Subscription 1 year$34.991 Year
One-time8
  • 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
None

Skoop NYC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PieceWork Magazine free?
PieceWork Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skoop NYC free?
Skoop NYC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PieceWork Magazine or Skoop NYC?
Skoop NYC is rated higher. PieceWork Magazine averages 4.5 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Skoop NYC averages 4.8 from 57 ratings.
Do PieceWork Magazine or Skoop NYC have ads?
Skoop NYC shows ads; PieceWork Magazine does not.
Which is updated more often, PieceWork Magazine or Skoop NYC?
PieceWork Magazine ships an update every 7 months, and Skoop NYC every 6 days. Most recently, PieceWork Magazine was updated on November 1, 2026 and Skoop NYC on November 3, 2026.

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