# Threads Magazine vs Love Patchwork & Quilting

Threads Magazine and Love Patchwork & Quilting both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Love Patchwork & Quilting's written reviews are positive against 41% of Threads Magazine's. Love Patchwork & Quilting also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Love Patchwork & Quilting sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Threads Magazine against 4.6 for Love Patchwork & Quilting. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 320 and 139 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Threads Magazine's written reviews are positive against 68% of Love Patchwork & Quilting's.

Threads Magazine ships an update every 7 months, Love Patchwork & Quilting every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threads Magazine | Love Patchwork & Quilting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threads-magazine/id553196742/reviews) | **[4.6 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/love-patchwork-and-quilting/id911319058/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **320** | 139 |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | **67.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taunton Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/397996279) | [Our Media Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702229453) |

## 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


### Love Patchwork & Quilting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/love-patchwork-and-quilting/id911319058)

Discover modern quilting projects, from quilts and cushions to gifts and home decor. Each issue provides step-by-step instructions, tips, and inspiration for quilters of all skill levels. Explore new techniques, designer features, and fabric collections.

**Highlights:** Modern quilting projects, Step-by-step instructions, Crafty tips and ideas, New techniques, Designer features, Fabric collection inspiration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Month Subscription | $6.49 | per month |
| 3-Month Subscription | $16.99 | per 3 months |
| Love Patchwork & Quilting | $56.99 | per year |
| 12-Month Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| 12-Month Subscription Bundle | $59.99 | per year |
| 12-Month Subscription | $60.99 | per year |
| Free Sampler 15 | Free | one-time |
| Issue 17 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 21 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 30 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 66 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 54 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 70 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 90 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 144 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue 142 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue 140 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue 136 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Complete Your Collection | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Wonderful magazine content
- 💡 Inspiring projects and patterns
- 📱 Convenient digital access
- 💰 Affordable pricing for digital issues
- 🖼️ Beautiful photography and layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🚫 Issues not loading or downloading
- 💸 Charged for nothing/lost purchases
- 🪲 Unreliable app performance
- ❌ Broken or outdated links

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when scrolling through issues
- Purchased issues not accessible after update
- App crashes before download finishes
- Lost purchased magazines after app update
- App not letting access after update

**Requested features**

- Ability to download magazines for offline access
- Improved app stability and reliability
- Fix for issues not loading after purchase
- Restore lost purchased issues
- Option to print patterns


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Threads Magazine free?

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

### Is Love Patchwork & Quilting free?

Love Patchwork & Quilting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Threads Magazine or Love Patchwork & Quilting?

Love Patchwork & Quilting is rated higher. Threads Magazine averages 4.6 out of 5 from 320 ratings, while Love Patchwork & Quilting averages 4.6 from 139 ratings.

### Do Threads Magazine or Love Patchwork & Quilting have ads?

Neither Threads Magazine nor Love Patchwork & Quilting shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Threads Magazine or Love Patchwork & Quilting?

Threads Magazine ships an update every 7 months, and Love Patchwork & Quilting every 3 months. Most recently, Threads Magazine was updated on October 23, 2026 and Love Patchwork & Quilting on October 26, 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.*