# Threadalog vs needlebook

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: needlebook at none against Threadalog's 3. needlebook also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 85%). Threadalog's advantage is ratings volume (193 vs 27). 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. needlebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Threadalog against 4.8 for needlebook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threadalog has 193 ratings behind it against 27, 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 100% of needlebook's.

Threadalog ships an update every 5 days, needlebook every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threadalog | needlebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadalog-embroidery-sewing/id6448735432/reviews) | [4.8 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needlebook/id6761696835/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **193** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 84.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deborah Glidden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563961825) | [Aidan Brady](https://appshunter.io/developer/957930305) |

## 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


### needlebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needlebook/id6761696835)

Organize your needlepoint journey from start to finish. Track canvases, manage your thread stash, create smart shopping lists, and connect with a community of stitchers. Share progress and discover new projects.

**Highlights:** Project tracking from wishlist to completion, Thread stash management with low stock alerts, Smart shopping lists based on project needs, Community feed for inspiration and connection, Automatic canvas detail import from links, Photo organization for project stages

**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 needlebook free?

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

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

Threadalog and needlebook are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 193 and 27 ratings respectively.

### Do Threadalog or needlebook have ads?

Neither Threadalog nor needlebook shows ads.

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

Threadalog ships an update every 5 days, and needlebook every 3 days. Most recently, Threadalog was updated on October 23, 2026 and needlebook on October 7, 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.*