# Embrace vs Tiny Threads

The clearest difference is monetization model: Tiny Threads at freemium against Embrace's subscription. Tiny Threads also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Embrace's advantage is ratings volume (481 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Embrace sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Tiny Threads sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tiny Threads holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Embrace has 481 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Embrace ships an update fortnightly, Tiny Threads weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Embrace | Tiny Threads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (481 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/embrace-bdsm-couples-journal/id6463719414/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-threads/id6822973738/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **481** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 75 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Obedience B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484629690) | [CHRISTIAN TODDMAN CARTER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6819071271) |

## What reviewers say

### Embrace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/embrace-bdsm-couples-journal/id6463719414)

This app facilitates shared journaling for couples in a BDSM dynamic. It allows private or shared entries, offers daily prompts, and includes features like partner assignment, reminders, and in-app chat to foster connection and communication.

**Highlights:** Private or shared journaling, Daily journaling prompts, Assign prompts to partner, Journaling reminders, Partner entry notifications, In-app chat, Passcode protection

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective
- 🔒 Safe place to express emotions
- 💡 Great for communication and connection
- 🚀 Intuitive and elegant
- 👍 Helpful prompts and reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💡 Lack of auto-save for drafts
- 💡 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent syncing between Obedience and Embrace apps
- Notifications of incomplete assignments despite completing them

**Requested features**

- Save/favorite prompts for later use
- Personalize relationship types for better questions
- Ability to see when partner has read an entry
- Folders to organize different types of journal entries
- Visualization of mood tracking over time


### Tiny Threads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-threads/id6822973738)

This app allows family members to collaboratively document a child's life, sharing photos, meals, milestones, and important notes. It provides insights into daily patterns and offers secure storage for sensitive documents. Premium features include unlimited family members and printable memory books.

**Highlights:** Shared family journal, Log meals, moments, and milestones, Secure document vault, Printable memory books, Private and ad-free, Calendar and insights view

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Threads Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Tiny Threads Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Embrace free?

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

### Is Tiny Threads free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Embrace or Tiny Threads?

Tiny Threads is rated higher. Embrace averages 4.8 out of 5 from 481 ratings, while Tiny Threads averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Embrace or Tiny Threads have ads?

Neither Embrace nor Tiny Threads shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Embrace or Tiny Threads?

Embrace ships an update fortnightly, and Tiny Threads weekly. Most recently, Embrace was updated on November 7, 2026 and Tiny Threads on November 6, 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.*