Comparison

My Woolly Pal vs Thread Colour Picker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

My Woolly Pal

This app helps knitters and crocheters organize their yarn stash and track projects. It offers tools for managing yarn details, project progress, and includes helpful converters and glossaries. An optional pro version unlocks unlimited features.

Highlights
  • Organize yarn stash by type, color, and quantity
  • Track project details with counters and timers
  • Apple Watch compatibility for project tracking
  • Shopping list and to-do list tools
  • Helpful converters for measurements and tools
  • Pattern library for storing PDFs and images
  • Sync projects and stashes across devices
Features
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My Woolly Pal is the all‑in‑one companion for crocheters, knitters & yarn lovers. Track your yarn stash, organise craft projects, read patterns, and use powerful tools designed specifically for crafters to save you time to craft that bit more. Whether you crochet, knit, or create yarn art, this app helps you stay organised and inspired. Perfect for: • Crochet beginners • Knitting beginners • Amigurumi makers • Pattern designers • Yarn stash organisers • Anyone who loves fibre crafts Stay organised, save time, and enjoy your craft with a toolkit made just for yarn lovers --Key Features-- - Organize Your Stash – Keep track of yarn types, colors, dye lots, quantities & more. Store your yarn in Grams or Skeins and categorize by Brand Name. - Track Your Projects – Log every detail, from start to finish, with dedicated project pages, counters, timers, and notes. Perfect for both single projects and multi-part projects like amigurumi, each with its own tools. - Craft Smarter, Not Harder – Use our helper tools to streamline your workflow and stay focused. --New in This Version-- Bug Fixes --Additional Features-- - Set Notification Reminders for Due Dates on Projects - Apple Watch Compatibility – Project tracking, yarn stashing & todo's on your wrist. - Shopping List – Add a shopping list to each project. - Guidebook – Unlock the full potential of My Woolly Pal with a built-in guide. - Yarn Stashing - Track you in stock yarns, stock wanted, brand name, weight, and more. - Basic Counter - For those times where you need a quick count without setting up a project - Quick Notepad - For those quick get them out your brain notes - Fully Integrated with VoiceOver for visually impaired users - To-Do List Tool to keep track of tasks - Helpful Converters and Tools: Length Converter for quick measurements Crochet Hook and Knitting Needle Converters Stitch Distributor to increase or decrease stitches evenly. Gauge Fixer & Project Estimator Color Helpers for color matching and substitutions. Comprehensive Glossaries for Knitting and Crochet Terms, Crochet Chart Symbols, and Yarn Types - Sync Between Devices - All projects, yarn stashes & todo items are now automatically synced over iCloud. - Pattern Library - Import PDF's & images to store them safely even if you need to delete them from the device. - iOS 26 & Liquid Glass support. - Recent Projects List. Terms of Use: https://thecodingsprite.com/my-woolly-pal-terms-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://thecodingsprite.com/my-woolly-pal-privacy-policy/

About

Thread Colour Picker

Easily find DMC thread colors that match any photo. Sample colors from your images to get exact hex values and the closest thread matches. Save favorites and export printable swatch lists.

Highlights
  • Photo color sampling
  • DMC thread matching
  • Hex value display
  • Save favorite colors
  • Printable PDF export
  • Thread inventory management
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Thread Colour Picker helps stitchers and embroiderers quickly find DMC thread shades that closely match colours in your photos. Pick an image from your library, pinch to zoom for precision, then tap anywhere to sample. Instantly see the hex value and the five closest thread brand matches — complete with code, name, and a colour swatch. Save favourites with a tap and export a clean, printable PDF of your swatches, optionally including a thumbnail of your sampled photo for easy reference. Use the inventory section to keep track of your threads and add custom entries including pictures and notes. Designed to be simple Thread Colour Picker works entirely on‑device. Your photos never leave your iPhone, iPad, and there’s no account, sign‑in, or analytics.

Screenshots

My Woolly Pal4 screens
Thread Colour Picker4 screens

Verdict

The call

My Woolly Pal and Thread Colour Picker are too close to call on the numbers: across 7 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. My Woolly Pal sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Thread Colour Picker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Woolly Pal ships an update monthly, Thread Colour Picker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
My Woolly Pal versus Thread Colour Picker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Woolly PalThread Colour Picker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBillie BlanchardFRANK WILFRED HALLIDAY

In-app purchases

5 purchases

My Woolly Pal

Subscriptions2
  • My Yarn Toolkit Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • My Yarn Toolkit Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Monthly Subscription$0.99
  • Yearly Subscription$9.99
  • Lifetime$24.99
3 purchases

Thread Colour Picker

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99

Questions

Is My Woolly Pal free?
My Woolly Pal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thread Colour Picker free?
Thread Colour Picker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do My Woolly Pal or Thread Colour Picker have ads?
Neither My Woolly Pal nor Thread Colour Picker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Woolly Pal or Thread Colour Picker?
My Woolly Pal ships an update monthly, and Thread Colour Picker every 3 weeks. Most recently, My Woolly Pal was updated on October 24, 2026 and Thread Colour Picker on October 31, 2026.

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