# Needlepoint vs Pointed Needle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Needlepoint at none against Pointed Needle's 2. Needlepoint also leads on ratings volume (590 vs 13) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). Pointed Needle's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pointed Needle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Needlepoint asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Needlepoint against 5.0 for Pointed Needle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Needlepoint has 590 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Needlepoint's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pointed Needle's.

Needlepoint ships an update every 6 months, Pointed Needle every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Needlepoint | Pointed Needle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (590 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needlepoint/id6648791998/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointed-needle/id6758898755/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **590** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#95** |
| Size | 51 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KC Needlepoint, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763840095) | [Pointed Designs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875603457) |

## What reviewers say

### Needlepoint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needlepoint/id6648791998)

Discover a vast selection of quality needlepoint canvases, fibers, and accessories. Find curated kits, learn new stitches, and get expert advice. Shop online conveniently through the app.

**Highlights:** Extensive canvas selection, Diverse fiber and thread options, Customized needlepoint kits, Online shopping via app, Stitch Vault for learning, Expert advice and support, Blog for industry updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pointed Needle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointed-needle/id6758898755)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

Organize your needlepoint projects, track your supplies, and discover new fibers. This app helps stitchers manage their entire crafting life, from wishlists to finished pieces, with smart tools and community features.

**Highlights:** Fiber Explorer with color wheel and barcode scanner, Wishlist and Stash management for supplies, Project tracking from start to finish, Shop integration for saving canvases, Community features for sharing progress, Analytics for stitching statistics

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pointed Plus Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pointed Plus Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Needlepoint free?

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

### Is Pointed Needle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Needlepoint or Pointed Needle?

Pointed Needle is rated higher. Needlepoint averages 4.9 out of 5 from 590 ratings, while Pointed Needle averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do Needlepoint or Pointed Needle have ads?

Neither Needlepoint nor Pointed Needle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Needlepoint or Pointed Needle?

Needlepoint ships an update every 6 months, and Pointed Needle every 9 days. Most recently, Needlepoint was updated on September 22, 2026 and Pointed Needle on September 13, 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.*