# Threads Magazine vs Creative Beading Magazine

The clearest difference is rating: Creative Beading Magazine at 5.0 against Threads Magazine's 4.6. Threads Magazine's advantage is ratings volume (320 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Threads Magazine sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 2 months and Creative Beading Magazine sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Creative Beading Magazine 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threads Magazine | Creative Beading Magazine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threads-magazine/id553196742/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creative-beading-magazine/id895683398/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **320** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taunton Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/397996279) | [Zinio Pro](https://appshunter.io/developer/451100089) |

## 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


### Creative Beading Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creative-beading-magazine/id895683398)

Discover beading inspiration with projects for all skill levels from top designers. Explore expert trends, tips, and tricks to elevate your jewelry-making.

**Highlights:** Beading projects for beginners and beyond, Projects from top jewelry designers, Expert trends, tips, and tricks, Inspiration for jewelry making, 7 issues per year

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6 months subscription | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 year subscription | $29.49 | per year |
| Volume 10-6 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Volume 11-4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Volume 13 Issue 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Volume 14 Issue 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Volume 15 issue 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Volume 14 issue 6 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Volume 15 issue 6 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Volume 16 Issue 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Volume 21 Issue 4 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Threads Magazine free?

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

### Is Creative Beading Magazine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Threads Magazine or Creative Beading Magazine?

Creative Beading Magazine is rated higher. Threads Magazine averages 4.6 out of 5 from 320 ratings, while Creative Beading Magazine averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Threads Magazine or Creative Beading Magazine have ads?

Neither Threads Magazine nor Creative Beading Magazine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Threads Magazine or Creative Beading Magazine?

Threads Magazine ships an update every 7 months, and Creative Beading Magazine every 7 months. Most recently, Threads Magazine was updated on October 23, 2026 and Creative Beading Magazine on October 24, 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.*