Comparison

PieceWork Magazine vs Retro Library

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

Retro Library

Features
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RetroLibrary is a personal library app for collectors of retro computing books and magazines. Build a searchable collection, browse it like a bookshelf, and keep the important details with each title: author, publisher, edition, condition, rating, notes, cover art, value, lending status, and more. Whether you collect programming references, vintage hardware manuals, computer magazines, or computing history, RetroLibrary helps you organize the lot. Use ISBN and title lookup to fill in book details automatically, or scan the book (or shelf of books!) and let the machine learning recognize the details for you. Import your library in minutes not hours! Improve entries with cover art, and keep categories tidy. RetroLibrary also helps with collecting decisions. Use “Have I Got This?” to quickly check whether a book is already in your collection, on your wishlist, or still missing. If you don’t own it yet, add it straight to your wishlist. Features: - Track retro computing books and magazines in one library - Visual bookshelf browsing and traditional list view - ISBN scanning and metadata lookup - Shelf photo scanning with on-device OCR and Apple Intelligence assisted detection - Wishlist support - Ratings, condition, lending, notes, and value tracking - Automatic cover lookup - Library backup and restore tools - Quick ownership checking before you buy duplicates - Multiple ways to share, save and import your data. It's safe (and private)! - Runs on iPhone, iPad and Mac. RetroLibrary is designed for enthusiasts, collectors, researchers, and anyone building a personal archive of classic computing print material.

Screenshots

PieceWork Magazine4 screens
Retro Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Retro Library at none against PieceWork Magazine's 11. PieceWork Magazine's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Retro Library asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PieceWork Magazine versus Retro Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPieceWork MagazineRetro Library
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (69 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings69 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLong Thread Media LLCJohn Kennedy

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

Retro Library

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PieceWork Magazine free?
PieceWork Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retro Library free?
Retro Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PieceWork Magazine or Retro Library have ads?
Neither PieceWork Magazine nor Retro Library shows ads.

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