# Threadalog vs theNDLPTapp

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Threadalog at 193 against theNDLPTapp's 22. Threadalog also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). theNDLPTapp's advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 85%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Threadalog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and theNDLPTapp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.9 for theNDLPTapp. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threadalog has 193 ratings behind it against 22, 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 93% of theNDLPTapp's.

Threadalog ships an update every 5 days, theNDLPTapp every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threadalog | theNDLPTapp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadalog-embroidery-sewing/id6448735432/reviews) | **[4.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thendlptapp/id6759705685/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **193** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 84.8% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 46 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deborah Glidden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563961825) | [Sharon Kane](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875536452) |

## What reviewers say

### Threadalog

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

Manage your needlework supplies and projects with this comprehensive inventory and organization tool. Track threads, fabrics, beads, and patterns for various crafts. Plan your projects, create shopping lists, and avoid duplicate purchases.

**Highlights:** Track thread, fabric, beads, and patterns, Create shopping lists, Plan and journal projects, Search and sort inventory, Supports numerous thread brands, Add custom threads and notes

**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


### theNDLPTapp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thendlptapp/id6759705685)

Organize your needlepoint projects, manage your thread collection, and identify stitches with this digital project bag. It's a comprehensive tool for needlepoint enthusiasts to keep their supplies and projects in order.

**Highlights:** Project tracking, Thread stash management, Stitch identification, Digital project bag, StitchID integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| theNDLPTapp Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| PRO Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Threadalog free?

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

### Is theNDLPTapp free?

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

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

theNDLPTapp is rated higher. Threadalog averages 4.8 out of 5 from 193 ratings, while theNDLPTapp averages 4.9 from 22 ratings.

### Do Threadalog or theNDLPTapp have ads?

Neither Threadalog nor theNDLPTapp shows ads.

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

Threadalog ships an update every 5 days, and theNDLPTapp every 4 days. Most recently, Threadalog was updated on October 30, 2026 and theNDLPTapp 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.*