# Threads Magazine vs MillionBox

The clearest difference is rating: Threads Magazine at 4.6 against MillionBox's 4.0. Threads Magazine also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 0%) and ads (none vs shown). MillionBox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Threads Magazine holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threads Magazine has 318 ratings behind it against 3, 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 0% of MillionBox's.

Threads Magazine ships an update every 7 months, MillionBox every 55 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threads Magazine | MillionBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (318 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threads-magazine/id553196742/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/millionbox/id689902181/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **318** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **41.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 55 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 96 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taunton Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/397996279) | [maoko](https://appshunter.io/developer/495151243) |

## 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


### MillionBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/millionbox/id689902181)

Tap a treasure chest repeatedly to try and unlock it. See what surprises await inside as you challenge yourself to reach one million taps.

**Highlights:** Tap to open treasure chest, Challenge to reach one million taps, Discover contents of the treasure box, Simple time-based gameplay

**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 MillionBox free?

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

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

Threads Magazine is rated higher. Threads Magazine averages 4.6 out of 5 from 318 ratings, while MillionBox averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Threads Magazine or MillionBox have ads?

MillionBox shows ads; Threads Magazine does not.

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

Threads Magazine ships an update every 7 months, and MillionBox every 55 months. Most recently, Threads Magazine was updated on October 14, 2026 and MillionBox on October 1, 2026.

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