# Threadalog vs Threadster

The clearest difference is update cadence: Threadalog at every 5 days against Threadster's every 4 weeks. Threadalog also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (190 vs 18). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Threadalog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Threadster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Threadalog holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threadalog has 190 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Threadalog's written reviews are positive against 89% of Threadster's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Threadalog ships an update every 5 days, Threadster every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threadalog | Threadster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadalog-embroidery-sewing/id6448735432/reviews)** | [4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadster/id6736578451/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **190** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 84.8% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 46 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deborah Glidden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563961825) | [Arden Csolkovits](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772496043) |

## 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


### Threadster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadster/id6736578451)

Manage your thread inventory, projects, and color palettes with this comprehensive tracking app. It offers features for color matching, cost logging, pattern management, and creating custom palettes. Basic features are free, with advanced options available through a subscription.

**Highlights:** Inventory management for 3000+ threads, Color matching with real photos, Project cost and status tracking, Create reusable color palettes, Upload and manage PDF patterns, Custom thread and craft creation

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Threadster Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Threadster Pro | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Threadster Pro | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Threadalog free?

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

### Is Threadster free?

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

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

Threadalog is rated higher. Threadalog averages 4.8 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while Threadster averages 4.6 from 18 ratings.

### Do Threadalog or Threadster have ads?

Neither Threadalog nor Threadster shows ads.

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

Threadalog ships an update every 5 days, and Threadster every 4 weeks. Most recently, Threadalog was updated on October 2, 2026 and Threadster on September 16, 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.*