# Threads Magazine vs PFAFF® CreatorCue

The clearest difference is rating: Threads Magazine at 4.6 against PFAFF® CreatorCue's 3.3. Threads Magazine also leads on ratings volume (320 vs 4). PFAFF® CreatorCue's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and review sentiment (50% vs 41%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Threads Magazine sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 2 months. PFAFF® CreatorCue asks for nothing beyond the download.

Threads Magazine holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threads Magazine has 320 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Threads Magazine's written reviews are positive against 50% of PFAFF® CreatorCue's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Threads Magazine ships an update every 7 months, PFAFF® CreatorCue every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threads Magazine | PFAFF® CreatorCue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threads-magazine/id553196742/reviews)** | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pfaff-creatorcue/id1305834171/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **320** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 96 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taunton Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/397996279) | [VSM Group AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/444087287) |

## What reviewers say

### Threads Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threads-magazine/id553196742)

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Threads Subscription | $5.99 | per 2 months |
| Threads Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Gifts to Make | $2.99 | one-time |
| December / January 2013 | $6.99 | one-time |
| February / March 2013 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Fitting | $6.99 | one-time |
| Threads Classic Garment Sewing Skills | $6.99 | one-time |
| SewStylish Spring Fashion 2017 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Threads October/November 2014 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Make it Couture | $8.99 | one-time |
| SewStylish Fall Fashion 2014 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Threads Handbags | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast download and load times
- 👍 Great reading experience
- 💡 Useful interactive features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Issues with login and access
- 📥 Difficulty downloading/accessing past issues
- 🤔 Unclear subscription details and limitations

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### PFAFF® CreatorCue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pfaff-creatorcue/id1305834171)

Access step-by-step sewing instructions and tutorials directly from your device. Syncs seamlessly with compatible sewing machines for an uninterrupted creative process.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step sewing instructions, Video tutorials, Syncs with mySewnet™ enabled machines, Browse sewing projects, Offline access to instructions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Threads Magazine free?

Threads Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PFAFF® CreatorCue free?

PFAFF® CreatorCue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Threads Magazine or PFAFF® CreatorCue?

Threads Magazine is rated higher. Threads Magazine averages 4.6 out of 5 from 320 ratings, while PFAFF® CreatorCue averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Threads Magazine or PFAFF® CreatorCue have ads?

Neither Threads Magazine nor PFAFF® CreatorCue shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Threads Magazine or PFAFF® CreatorCue?

Threads Magazine ships an update every 7 months, and PFAFF® CreatorCue every 6 months. Most recently, Threads Magazine was updated on October 23, 2026 and PFAFF® CreatorCue on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*