# Threadalog vs Audiobrary

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Threadalog at 85% against Audiobrary's 0%. Threadalog also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). Audiobrary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Threadalog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Audiobrary asks for nothing beyond the download.

Threadalog holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threadalog has 190 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Threadalog's written reviews are positive against 0% of Audiobrary's.

Threadalog ships an update every 5 days, Audiobrary every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threadalog | Audiobrary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadalog-embroidery-sewing/id6448735432/reviews)** | [3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobrary/id6474629754/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **190** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **84.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deborah Glidden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563961825) | [Audiobrary](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722131256) |

## What reviewers say

### Threadalog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadalog-embroidery-sewing/id6448735432)

Organize your needlework supplies and projects. Track threads, fabrics, beads, and patterns for cross stitch, embroidery, sewing, and more. Plan your projects, create shopping lists, and avoid buying duplicates.

**Highlights:** Inventory tracker for threads, fabric, beads, Project organizer and journal, Shopping list creation, Track progress on projects, Extensive thread catalog, Custom thread and item additions, Data backup and restore

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Threadalog Basic | $9.99 | per year |
| Threadalog Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro One-Time Purchase | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent for tracking threads and projects
- 👍 Organizes stash effectively
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive
- 👍 Great for shopping lists
- 👍 Supports multiple brands

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Manual addition to inventory after purchase
- 👎 Difficult to navigate for some users
- 👎 Limited information for some
- 👎 Missing specialty flosses and custom additions
- 👎 Does not include all thread brands (e.g., Isocord, RA poly)

**Reported bugs**

- Pro version not allowing picture download or project saving for one user
- Email link for suggestions not working for one user

**Requested features**

- Add specialty flosses (silk, variegated) and custom threads
- Ability to add Aidas and flosses not on lists
- Add discontinued colors to lists
- Quick add/delete skein by swiping
- Input needed for projects to see missing threads


### Audiobrary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobrary/id6474629754)

Access a curated collection of audio content, including audiobooks, podcasts, and interviews, all performed by human storytellers. Enjoy a variety of audio formats for entertainment and enrichment.

**Highlights:** Audiobook collection, Podcast library, Interview recordings, Human storytellers, Membership bonuses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Threadalog free?

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

### Is Audiobrary free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Threadalog or Audiobrary?

Threadalog is rated higher. Threadalog averages 4.8 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while Audiobrary averages 3.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do Threadalog or Audiobrary have ads?

Neither Threadalog nor Audiobrary shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Threadalog or Audiobrary?

Threadalog ships an update every 5 days, and Audiobrary every 4 months. Most recently, Threadalog was updated on October 11, 2026 and Audiobrary on October 2, 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.*