# Threads Magazine vs Love Sewing

The clearest difference is rating: Threads Magazine at 4.6 against Love Sewing's 4.0. Threads Magazine also leads on ratings volume (320 vs 6) and review sentiment (41% vs 20%). 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 Love Sewing sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $32.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 320 ratings behind it against 6, 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 20% of Love Sewing's.

Threads Magazine ships an update every 7 months, Love Sewing every 24 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threads Magazine | Love Sewing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threads-magazine/id553196742/reviews)** | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/love-sewing/id862466638/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **320** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **41.2% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 24 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taunton Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/397996279) | [Practical Publishing International Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/579312622) |

## 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


### Love Sewing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/love-sewing/id862466638)

Access a vast collection of sewing patterns, designs, and inspiration. Learn new techniques and create home decor, accessories, and wardrobe items with step-by-step guides suitable for all skill levels. Join a community of makers and enhance your crafting journey.

**Highlights:** Instant access to patterns and designs, Step-by-step guides, Inspiration for home, family, and wardrobe, Skill-building for beginners and experts, Community of makers, Digital issue access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe to Love Sewing | $32.99 | per 6 months |
| Subscribe to Love Sewing | $47.99 | per year |
| 1 (id:807357) | $7.99 | one-time |
| 2 (id:807489) | $7.99 | one-time |
| 3 (id:807383) | $7.99 | one-time |
| 4 (id:807360) | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5 (id:807355) | $7.99 | one-time |
| 23 (id:806833) | $7.99 | one-time |
| 26 (id:806839) | $7.99 | one-time |
| 28 (id:806843) | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Threads Magazine free?

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

### Is Love Sewing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Threads Magazine or Love Sewing?

Threads Magazine is rated higher. Threads Magazine averages 4.6 out of 5 from 320 ratings, while Love Sewing averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Threads Magazine or Love Sewing have ads?

Neither Threads Magazine nor Love Sewing shows ads.

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

Threads Magazine ships an update every 7 months, and Love Sewing every 24 months. Most recently, Threads Magazine was updated on November 1, 2026 and Love Sewing on November 1, 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.*