# Threadster vs EmbroideryThreads

The clearest difference is rating: EmbroideryThreads at 5.0 against Threadster's 4.6. EmbroideryThreads also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 weeks). Threadster's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 70%) and ratings volume (18 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Threadster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and EmbroideryThreads sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EmbroideryThreads holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threadster has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of Threadster's written reviews are positive against 70% of EmbroideryThreads's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Threadster ships an update every 4 weeks, EmbroideryThreads every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threadster | EmbroideryThreads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadster/id6736578451/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/embroiderythreads/id6742739699/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 70.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arden Csolkovits](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772496043) | [Kanako Komatsu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799665417) |

## What reviewers say

### Threadster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadster/id6736578451)

Manage your thread inventory, projects, and color palettes with this comprehensive tracking app. It offers features for color matching, cost logging, pattern management, and creating custom palettes. Basic features are free, with advanced options available through a subscription.

**Highlights:** Inventory management for 3000+ threads, Color matching with real photos, Project cost and status tracking, Create reusable color palettes, Upload and manage PDF patterns, Custom thread and craft creation

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Threadster Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Threadster Pro | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Threadster Pro | $24.99 | per year |


### EmbroideryThreads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/embroiderythreads/id6742739699)

Manage your embroidery thread collection and track which colors you own for specific projects. Easily add threads manually or in bulk for popular brands. This app helps you identify missing colors for your next design.

**Highlights:** Manage embroidery thread inventory, Track threads used per project, Check stock levels, Manual thread entry, Bulk registration for popular brands, Supports multiple thread types

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stitchy Day Plan | $0.49 | per month |
| Stitchy Day Plan | $5.99 | per year |
| Coffee | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cupcake | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Threadster free?

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

### Is EmbroideryThreads free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Threadster or EmbroideryThreads?

EmbroideryThreads is rated higher. Threadster averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while EmbroideryThreads averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Threadster or EmbroideryThreads have ads?

Neither Threadster nor EmbroideryThreads shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Threadster or EmbroideryThreads?

Threadster ships an update every 4 weeks, and EmbroideryThreads every 8 days. Most recently, Threadster was updated on September 16, 2026 and EmbroideryThreads on September 23, 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.*