Comparison

Threads Magazine vs Australian Stitches

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

Head to head
About

Threads Magazine

Access comprehensive garment-sewing instruction on your iPad. This app offers digital delivery with enhanced features like searchable content, videos, and slideshows. It caters to all skill levels, from beginners to advanced sewers, covering all aspects of garment creation.

Highlights
  • Linkable and searchable content
  • Techniques videos
  • Slide shows
  • New trends
  • In-depth garment sewing instruction
  • Pattern adaptation and fitting advice
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Enjoy Threads – the best garment-sewing information anywhere – on your iPad. Convenient digital delivery includes unique bonus features and enhancements: linkable and searchable content, techniques videos, slide shows, new trends, and more. A FREE sample issue is included with the app. No other sewing brand delivers the caliber of garment-sewing instruction provided by Threads: in-depth information, tailored to suit beginners to advanced sewers. From learning sewing fundamentals to mastering advanced skills, Threads covers every aspect of garment sewing: inspiring ideas, patterns, fabrics, insider secrets and designer techniques for adapting patterns, fitting, tailoring, and embellishments. SUBSCRIPTION PLANS ARE AVAILABLE. Download the Threads Magazine app, then subscribe or buy issues individually. If you are currently a print subscriber or a paid Threads Insider, you can get access to digital editions FREE -- absolutely no extra cost. Simply sign in with your customer number or member email in the Settings tab. Auto-renewable Subscription plans: 1 year (6 issues) - $32.99(automatically renewed until canceled) 2 Months (1 issue) - $5.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Single copies - $6.99 (not automatically renewed) Many of our other celebrated newsstand-only publications are available for individual purchase, including SewStylish and CraftStylish. - All purchases (inc. subscriptions) will be charged to your iTunes account at the confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions will automatically renew within 24 hours of the end of the current subscription. - If you would like to cancel your subscription please do so before this 24 hour period by accessing your iTunes account settings. - Please be aware that subscriptions cannot be cancelled/refunded once purchased. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Terms of use: - All content in the Threads Magazine app is copyright Active Interest Media. All rights reserved. - Terms of use and privacy policy apply when accessing content via the Active Interest Media app. - Privacy Policy - https://www.aimmedia.com/privacy-policy/ - Terms of Use - https://www.aimmedia.com/terms-of-service/ // Credits Threads Magazine is published by Active Interest Media. iPhone/iPad application developed by Paperlit

About

Australian Stitches

This digital magazine offers comprehensive dressmaking guidance for all skill levels. Explore the latest patterns, fabric trends, and step-by-step tutorials to create perfect garments. Get wardrobe planning advice and discover international fashion trends.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step sewing instructions
  • Latest patterns and fabric trends
  • Garment makeovers and wardrobe advice
  • International fashion trend showcases
  • Pattern trial and improvement tips
Features
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Australia’s leading dressmaking magazine is a favoured by all dressmakers in every age group. Fabulous garments, technical instructions and step x step photos help guide even the most novice sewer to complete perfect garments every time. All the latest patterns and fabrics are covered in every issue plus we trial patterns to give the lowdown on how to improve on each pattern’s instruction sheet. We showcase makeovers of real people, give wardrobe-planning advice and show the latest trends from the USA and Europe. Pricing for subscriptions available: • Single issue = AU$7.99 • 1 year subscription = AU$46.99, 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. Privacy Policy URL: https://www.zinio.com/legal/terms#policy Terms of service: https://www.zinio.com/legal/terms#policy

Screenshots

Threads Magazine4 screens
Australian Stitches4 screens

Verdict

The call

Threads Magazine and Australian Stitches are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Threads Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 2 months and Australian Stitches sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Threads Magazine versus Australian Stitches: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThreads MagazineAustralian Stitches
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (320 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings320 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB97 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTaunton InteractiveZinio Pro

Customer experience

Threads Magazine

All ratings318 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral10.8%
Negative48.0%

Australian Stitches

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Threads Magazine

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Unable to download/access purchased issues
  • Login issues and lost subscription access

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update app to support latest iOS versions
  • Improve stability and reliability
  • Provide better access to past/archived issues
  • Clarify subscription options and entitlements

Australian Stitches

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Threads Magazine

Subscriptions2
  • Threads Subscription$5.992 Months
  • Threads Subscription$29.991 Year
One-time8
  • Gifts to Make$2.99
  • December / January 2013$6.99
  • February / March 2013$6.99
Show 5 more
  • Fitting$6.99
  • Threads Classic Garment Sewing Skills$6.99
  • Make it Couture$8.99
  • SewStylish Fall Fashion 2014$8.99
  • Threads Handbags$8.99
10 purchases

Australian Stitches

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Year subscription$29.991 Year
One-time9
  • No. 24-12$4.99
  • No. 25-1$4.99
  • No. 25-2$4.99
Show 6 more
  • No. 25-3$4.99
  • No. 25-6$4.99
  • No26-3$4.99
  • No. 27-1$4.99
  • Issue 2$4.99
  • No 28-3$4.99

Questions

Is Threads Magazine free?
Threads Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Australian Stitches free?
Australian Stitches is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Threads Magazine or Australian Stitches have ads?
Neither Threads Magazine nor Australian Stitches shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Threads Magazine or Australian Stitches?
Threads Magazine ships an update every 7 months, and Australian Stitches every 7 months. Most recently, Threads Magazine was updated on November 1, 2026 and Australian Stitches on November 2, 2026.

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