GET!Threads vs AC Stitch Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
GET!Threads
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If you are involved in the embroidery business, GET!Threads is the must-have toolbox you've always wanted, but never knew how much you needed it until you start using it. β’ Select the thread colors and get the code for each one according to the thread lines you have β an essential step for every embroidery project. With this app, do it in seconds β literally faster than any other method out there. β’ Not only is this tool the most productive, but it's also the most effective. Its precise color matching method ensures you find the most similar colors accurately. Visualize the selected colors and their close matches graphically, along with their corresponding codes, for easy comparison. β’ Choose colors from a variety of sources: thread charts, color palettes, photos, or even from your mobile phone or tablet camera. This is the only app that lets you capture colors with your phoneβs camera and instantly shows you the corresponding thread line color codes in real-time. That's right β see the codes as you move the camera! β’ Find equivalent or closest matching colors across various thread lines, so you can convert color codes from a line you don't have to the one you regularly use. Say goodbye to conversion charts forever. β’.Create a list of favorite colors β the ones you usually have in stock, whether they belong to the same thread line or different ones, ensuring search results only list the codes among the colors youβve selected. β’ Add new thread lines, whether they are standard commercial lines or your own custom thread lines. Edit (add, delete, or change) the codes and colors of these lines. Import files with the complete definition of a thread line not present in the system library, or enter each color and its code manually. β’ A module "Color Code Conversion" makes it easy to convert any color code from one thread line to find the 5 closest matches in a different thread line. It also allows converting all the codes from one thread line to their corresponding thread codes in a single operation. β’ A module "Inventory Control" makes it very easy to keep the thread cone inventory record up to date. This is as simple as making an initial upload of the number of cones of each color code (the codes defined as favorites are those that will be managed), and then the corresponding movements can be recorded, adding more cones when a purchase is made and subtracting cones when they are passed to production. The number of threads will always be updated, and it is extremely easy to create shopping lists automatically or according to any criteria.
AC Stitch Viewer
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AC Stitch Viewer lets you open and preview embroidery design files directly on your iPhone or iPad. Support for 20+ machine embroidery formats including DST, PES, JEF, EXP, HUS, VP3, XXX, and more β no desktop software needed. Pinch to zoom into fine stitch detail, pan across large patterns, and toggle jump stitches on or off. View thread colors, stitch counts, and file metadata at a glance. Check your design against 30 popular hoops before you head to the sewing machine. New in 1.2: export your design to other formats, print a PDF worksheet, and match thread colors against DMC, Madeira, Isacord, Sulky and 35+ other thread charts. Whether you're an embroidery hobbyist checking a pattern before stitching, a quilter previewing blocks, or a digitizer reviewing files on the go, AC Stitch Viewer gives you a fast, clean preview without the hassle. Key Features: β’ Open 20+ embroidery formats (DST, PES, JEF, EXP, HUS, VP3, XXX, EMB & more) β’ Export designs to DST, PES, JEF, EXP and other machine formats β’ Print a PDF worksheet with design info and thread colors β’ Match Colors β find the nearest DMC, Madeira, Isacord, Sulky & 35+ brand threads β’ Hoop overlay with fit warning β see instantly if a design exceeds your hoop β’ Pinch-to-zoom and pan for detailed inspection β’ Toggle jump stitch visibility β’ Fabric color presets to preview on denim, khaki, and more β’ Works on iPhone and iPad
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: AC Stitch Viewer at none against GET!Threads's shown. GET!Threads's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GET!Threads | AC Stitch Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AR Robots S.A. | Oluseun Oyebode |
In-app purchases
GET!Threads
No in-app purchases
AC Stitch Viewer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is GET!Threads free?
Is AC Stitch Viewer free?
Do GET!Threads or AC Stitch Viewer have ads?
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