# Threads Magazine vs Bobbin

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bobbin at 100% against Threads Magazine's 41%. Bobbin also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). Threads Magazine's advantage is ratings volume (320 vs 7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Threads Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 2 months and Bobbin sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bobbin 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 7, 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 Bobbin's.

Threads Magazine ships an update every 7 months, Bobbin every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threads Magazine | Bobbin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threads-magazine/id553196742/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bobbin-sewing-organizer/id6744337422/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **320** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 105 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) | [Dabble Product Company, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782150020) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Threads Subscription | $5.99 | per 2 months |
| Threads 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 |
| 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


### Bobbin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bobbin-sewing-organizer/id6744337422)

Organize your sewing projects, patterns, and fabric stash. Create mood boards, document progress with photos and notes, and discover new patterns. Syncs across iPhone and iPad via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Mood board creation, Project management, Pattern and fabric cataloging, Import from web, Pattern discovery, iCloud sync, Family sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30-Day Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Bobbin License | $12.99 | one-time |
| Bobbin License | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Threads Magazine free?

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

### Is Bobbin free?

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

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

Bobbin is rated higher. Threads Magazine averages 4.6 out of 5 from 320 ratings, while Bobbin averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Threads Magazine or Bobbin have ads?

Neither Threads Magazine nor Bobbin shows ads.

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

Threads Magazine ships an update every 7 months, and Bobbin every 6 weeks. Most recently, Threads Magazine was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bobbin 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.*