# PieceWork Magazine vs Retro Library

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PieceWork Magazine | Retro Library |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piecework-magazine/id519081982/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **69** | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 84 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Long Thread Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480296463) | [John Kennedy](https://appshunter.io/developer/284943103) |

## What reviewers say

### PieceWork Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piecework-magazine/id519081982)

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:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Piecework Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Subscription 1 year | $34.99 | per year |
| Piecework May-June 2012 | $6.99 | one-time |
| PieceWork July/August 2012 | $6.99 | one-time |
| PieceWork September/October 2012 | $6.99 | one-time |
| PieceWork November/December 2012 | $6.99 | one-time |
| PieceWork January/February 2013 | $6.99 | one-time |
| PieceWork - March/April 2013 | $6.99 | one-time |
| PieceWork May/June 2013 | $6.99 | one-time |
| January/February 2014 | $6.99 | one-time |
| PieceWork Magazine May/June 2014 | $6.99 | one-time |


### Retro Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-library/id6760631678)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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