# Threadalog vs Planbead

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Threadalog at 190 against Planbead's 14. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Threadalog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Planbead sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 — 4.8 for Threadalog against 4.7 for Planbead. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threadalog has 190 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Threadalog's written reviews are positive against 92% of Planbead's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threadalog | Planbead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadalog-embroidery-sewing/id6448735432/reviews)** | [4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planbead/id6741919764/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **190** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 84.8% of reviews | **92.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 46 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deborah Glidden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563961825) | [Alexander Monneret](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773421973) |

## 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


### Planbead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planbead/id6741919764)

Design and create intricate beaded jewelry with a comprehensive set of free drawing tools. Manage your bead inventory, explore various beading stitches, and utilize a revolutionary weaving mode that guides you on-screen. Access weekly inspiration and an optional premium subscription for advanced features like 3D previews and cloud sync.

**Highlights:** Free drawing features, Miyuki color palette, Bead inventory management, Multiple beading stitches, On-screen weaving mode, Weekly inspiration patterns, 3D previews (premium)

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Membership – 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Platinum Membership – 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Planbead 5 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Planbead 10 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Planbead 50 Gems | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Threadalog free?

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

### Is Planbead free?

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

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

Threadalog is rated higher. Threadalog averages 4.8 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while Planbead averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do Threadalog or Planbead have ads?

Neither Threadalog nor Planbead shows ads.

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

Threadalog ships an update every 5 days, and Planbead every 5 days. Most recently, Threadalog was updated on October 11, 2026 and Planbead on October 18, 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.*