# Threads Magazine vs SeamStack

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SeamStack at 100% against Threads Magazine's 41%. SeamStack also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and update cadence (daily vs every 7 months). Threads Magazine's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (318 vs 32). On price 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. SeamStack asks for nothing beyond the download.

SeamStack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threads Magazine has 318 ratings behind it against 32, 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 SeamStack's.

Threads Magazine ships an update every 7 months, SeamStack daily. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threads Magazine | SeamStack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (318 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threads-magazine/id553196742/reviews) | **[5.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seamstack/id6742428055/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **318** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 96 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taunton Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/397996279) | [Lowland Kids](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573796274) |

## 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


### SeamStack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seamstack/id6742428055)

Organize all your sewing projects, from current works-in-progress to completed creations. Track project details, store measurements with history, and access built-in size charts. Build a personal archive of your sewing journey.

**Highlights:** Project tracking with status and photos, Measurement profiles with history, Built-in size charts (inches/cm), Cloud storage for data backup, Clean and intuitive design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helps track projects and measurements
- 😍 Useful and convenient
- 💡 Great for organizing sewing projects

**What reviewers complain about**

- None mentioned

**Reported bugs**

- None mentioned

**Requested features**

- Add fabric stash tracking
- Integrate with more pattern companies


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Threads Magazine free?

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

### Is SeamStack free?

SeamStack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Threads Magazine or SeamStack?

SeamStack is rated higher. Threads Magazine averages 4.6 out of 5 from 318 ratings, while SeamStack averages 5.0 from 32 ratings.

### Do Threads Magazine or SeamStack have ads?

SeamStack shows ads; Threads Magazine does not.

### Which is updated more often, Threads Magazine or SeamStack?

Threads Magazine ships an update every 7 months, and SeamStack daily. Most recently, Threads Magazine was updated on October 9, 2026 and SeamStack on October 8, 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.*