Comparison

PieceWork Magazine vs Croyim

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

Croyim

This app helps crafters organize their projects, track yarn and hook supplies, and manage stitch counters. It also includes time tracking, pattern import, and data backup features to keep creativity flowing.

Highlights
  • Project management
  • Hook & yarn stash tracking
  • Multiple stitch counters
  • Automatic time tracking
  • Pattern import
  • Data backup and import
  • Component management
Features
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Welcome to Croyim, the app that’s knot your average crafting tool! Whether you’re spinning up new projects or stitching together something special, Croyim is here to keep your creativity looped in. Let’s dive into the features that’ll have you hooked: Project Management: Start fresh projects with a tap, clone your best works, or snip away the ones you’re done with. Croyim makes sure your projects stay organized, so you can focus on the fun part—creating! Hook & Yarn Stash: Never get tangled up in your stash again! Track all your hooks and yarns in one place. Add new supplies, update details, and always be ready to craft at a moment’s notice. Counters That Count: Losing track of your stitches? Knot anymore! Set, edit, and link multiple counters with ease. Add alarms, reorder your progress, and expand views so you never miss a beat (or a stitch)! Time Tracking: Time flies when you’re having fun, but Croyim’s got your back! Automatically track every minute you spend on your projects. Look back and marvel at all the hours of love woven into your work. Pattern Import: Got a pattern that you love? Import it into Croyim and keep all your inspiration in one spot. It’s like having a personal library of stitches and rows, right at your fingertips! Data Backup & Import: Don’t let your hard work unravel! Export your projects as a neat little zip file or import from other sources to keep everything safe and sound. Peace of mind? Sew easy! Component Management: Piece by piece, Croyim helps you manage every part of your project. Add, edit, and customize components until your masterpiece is just the way you want it. Whether you’re just starting your crafting journey or you’re a seasoned pro, Croyim is here to keep your projects smooth, your stash tidy, and your creativity flowing. Download Croyim today and let’s get crafty—because with Croyim, every stitch is a step closer to perfection!

Screenshots

PieceWork Magazine4 screens
Croyim4 screens

Verdict

The call

PieceWork Magazine and Croyim both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Croyim's written reviews are positive against 19% of PieceWork Magazine's. Croyim also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 7 months). PieceWork Magazine's advantage is ratings volume (69 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ads and device support 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 11 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Croyim asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PieceWork Magazine against 4.5 for Croyim. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PieceWork Magazine has 69 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 19% of PieceWork Magazine's written reviews are positive against 100% of Croyim's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PieceWork Magazine ships an update every 7 months, Croyim every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PieceWork Magazine versus Croyim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPieceWork MagazineCroyim
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (69 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings69 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLong Thread Media LLCLuka Knezic

Customer experience

PieceWork Magazine

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

Croyim

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

PieceWork Magazine

Subscriptions2
  • Piecework Subscription$29.991 Year
  • Subscription 1 year$34.991 Year
One-time9
  • Piecework May-June 2012$6.99
  • PieceWork July/August 2012$6.99
  • PieceWork September/October 2012$6.99
Show 6 more
  • PieceWork November/December 2012$6.99
  • PieceWork January/February 2013$6.99
  • PieceWork - March/April 2013$6.99
  • PieceWork May/June 2013$6.99
  • January/February 2014$6.99
  • PieceWork Magazine May/June 2014$6.99
None

Croyim

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PieceWork Magazine free?
PieceWork Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Croyim free?
Croyim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PieceWork Magazine or Croyim?
PieceWork Magazine and Croyim are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 69 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do PieceWork Magazine or Croyim have ads?
Neither PieceWork Magazine nor Croyim shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PieceWork Magazine or Croyim?
PieceWork Magazine ships an update every 7 months, and Croyim every 4 weeks. Most recently, PieceWork Magazine was updated on September 23, 2026 and Croyim on September 13, 2026.

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