# Threads Magazine vs Sewing Patterns Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sewing Patterns Pro at 100% against Threads Magazine's 41%. Sewing Patterns Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Threads Magazine's advantage is price (Free vs $12.99) and ratings volume (320 vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Threads Magazine is free to download; Sewing Patterns Pro costs $12.99 up front. Threads Magazine sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 2 months. Sewing Patterns Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sewing Patterns Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threads Magazine has 320 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Threads Magazine's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sewing Patterns Pro's.

Threads Magazine ships an update every 7 months, Sewing Patterns Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threads Magazine | Sewing Patterns Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $12.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threads-magazine/id553196742/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sewing-patterns-pro/id6447991528/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **320** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#82** |
| Size | 96 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taunton Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/397996279) | [Claus Krogholm Pedersen](https://appshunter.io/developer/635693179) |

## 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


### Sewing Patterns Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sewing-patterns-pro/id6447991528)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Manage your sewing projects from start to finish. Organize patterns, track fabric and notions inventory, and plan your creations. Document your finished projects with photos and notes.

**Highlights:** Pattern library with details, Fabric and notions inventory management, Project planning and tracking, Customizable fields and filters, Image and PDF attachments, iCloud synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Threads Magazine free?

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

### Is Sewing Patterns Pro free?

Sewing Patterns Pro costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Threads Magazine or Sewing Patterns Pro?

Sewing Patterns Pro is rated higher. Threads Magazine averages 4.6 out of 5 from 320 ratings, while Sewing Patterns Pro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Threads Magazine or Sewing Patterns Pro have ads?

Neither Threads Magazine nor Sewing Patterns Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Threads Magazine or Sewing Patterns Pro?

Threads Magazine ships an update every 7 months, and Sewing Patterns Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Threads Magazine was updated on October 23, 2026 and Sewing Patterns Pro on October 30, 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.*