Comparison

LoneStar App vs Needen

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

Head to head
About

LoneStar App

This app allows users to browse and purchase a variety of custom branding supplies, including premium adhesives, leather, wood veneer, and acrylic sheets. It also offers heat presses and hat-making accessories, providing a convenient way to access professional-grade materials for custom hat creation.

Highlights
  • Browse and purchase branding supplies
  • Shop adhesives, leather, wood, and acrylic sheets
  • Purchase heat presses and accessories
  • Access design files and instructional information
  • Professional-grade patch hat materials
Features
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LoneStar Adhesive™ is a family owned and operated business, working to leave the custom branding industry a little better than it was found. As someone who began in this business as a hat maker himself, it didn’t take our owner (Josh) long to see that the “industry standard” for thermal activated adhesive was sub-par, at best. A background in customer service drove him to seek a solution that didn’t leave him continually returning to troubleshoot work that could be done right the first time. Growing weary of companies promising a solution, only to offer disappointing results, he sought after an adhesive that truly is, "Adhesive with Integrity." After testing the durability for a while in his own small business, “Brim Lines,” he knew it should be brought to other makers so the entire industry could see what should be the new standard. Durra-Bull, the signature product and adhesive from LoneStar Adhesive Co., has taken the industry by the horns and left the rest in its dust. It has stood its ground while enduring all kinds of conditions from a truck left in the South Texas summer heat to the frigid temps endured by our Canadian friends to a well-meaning trip through the washing machine. The years since bringing the adhesive to market have been a wild ride, and LoneStar Adhesive has grown into a distributor of top-grain leather, leatherette, wood veneer, and acrylic sheets, all backed by Durra-Bull adhesive. Staying true to his roots, Richardson hats are also stocked in some of the most popular color ways. The solutions coming from LoneStar haven’t ended there, either. Now known for their customer service, they’ve brought a dual platen hat press with an extended warranty to market, the Branding Iron. And when an ongoing problem with leatherette peeling was identified, Josh approached a manufacturer about creating a premium leatherette. This product is now an exclusive offering of LoneStar Adhesive, and proving to be yet another solution the industry needed. As of today, you can easily find makers proudly demonstrating the strength of the adhesive through “pull tests” for their own customers. The LoneStar Adhesive Team still helpfully, and joyfully, recommends the use of pliers. We've added the new LoneStar app as an easily accessible option for browsing and purchasing our products. Whether it's patch hat supplies, heat presses, design files, or instructional information, our LoneStar mobile app has got you covered! There has never been a better time to make professional-grade patch hats, patch beanies, and more using our premium laser supplies and heat-activated adhesive... Download the LoneStar App to Get Started Today!

About

Needen

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"Needen makes it easy to shop blank and custom apparel & merch for any occasion—birthdays, hen & stag nights, clubs and schools, small events, creator drops and business needs. WHY NEEDEN • Tees, hoodies, totes, caps, mugs, bottles, cups — blank or customizable • Easy personalization: DTF, sublimation, embroidery, screen print • Bulk pricing to stretch group and event budgets • Fast delivery & order tracking • Size guides, favorites & saved carts USE CASES • Parties, birthdays, hen & stag • Teams, associations, clubs and schools • Brand launches, company events, trade shows • Or simply for personal use QUALITY & SERVICE • Broad range of fits, sizes and colors • Trusted brands, customization-ready products • Expert advice & bulk quotes on request"

Screenshots

LoneStar App4 screens
Needen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Needen at none against LoneStar App's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LoneStar App ships an update every 6 months, Needen every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LoneStar App versus Needen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoneStar AppNeeden
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (737 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings737 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoneStar Adhesive LLCBESTROAS.COM

In-app purchases

None

LoneStar App

No in-app purchases

None

Needen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LoneStar App free?
LoneStar App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Needen free?
Needen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LoneStar App or Needen have ads?
LoneStar App shows ads; Needen does not.
Which is updated more often, LoneStar App or Needen?
LoneStar App ships an update every 6 months, and Needen every 4 months. Most recently, LoneStar App was updated on October 18, 2026 and Needen on October 6, 2026.

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