Comparison

Threads Magazine vs Pest Map

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

Pest Map

Features
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See what pests have been spotted in your neighborhood. Pest Map lets you view and share sightings of cockroaches, rats, raccoons, and other pests on an interactive map — completely free and anonymous. Tap to report what you saw, and help build a clearer picture of pest activity in your area. ▸ WHY USE PEST MAP? • Check pest activity before moving to a new apartment or neighborhood • See what's been spotted near your home, school, or workplace • Share sightings anonymously to help others stay informed ▸ FEATURES • Interactive map — see reported sightings in real time; areas with more reports appear darker • Heatmap view — get a bird's-eye view of pest density across a region • Quick anonymous reporting — just pick the pest and tap the map (no sign-up required) • Filter by season and time of day • Search by city, neighborhood, or station name • Informational articles on pest behavior and prevention tips ▸ SUPPORTED PESTS (9 TYPES) Cockroaches · Rats & Mice · Nutria · Weasels & Civets · Raccoons · Redback Spiders · Apple Snails · Deer · Stinging Caterpillars (Iraga) ▸ PRIVACY & SAFETY • No sign-up required — 100% free • All reports are anonymous and do not target specific properties or individuals • Location access is optional — the map works without it • Inappropriate posts can be flagged and are reviewed by the team Note: Bear sightings are not covered due to public safety concerns. Please refer to official local authority channels for bear-related information. Sighting data is user-submitted and not guaranteed to be accurate. Building safer neighborhoods through open, shared information. Contact: anokomap@gmail.com

Screenshots

Threads Magazine4 screens
Pest Map3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pest Map at none against Threads Magazine's 13. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 2 months. Pest Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Threads Magazine versus Pest Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThreads MagazinePest Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (320 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings320 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB25 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTaunton InteractiveRyoma Ono

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

Pest Map

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Threads Magazine

Subscriptions3
  • Threads Subscription$5.992 Months
  • Threads Subscription$29.991 Year
  • 1 Year Subscription$29.991 Year
One-time10
  • Gifts to Make$2.99
  • December / January 2013$6.99
  • February / March 2013$6.99
Show 7 more
  • Fitting$6.99
  • Threads Classic Garment Sewing Skills$6.99
  • SewStylish Spring Fashion 2017$6.99
  • Threads October/November 2014$6.99
  • Make it Couture$8.99
  • SewStylish Fall Fashion 2014$8.99
  • Threads Handbags$8.99
None

Pest Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Threads Magazine free?
Threads Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pest Map free?
Pest Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Threads Magazine or Pest Map have ads?
Neither Threads Magazine nor Pest Map shows ads.

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