TangleApp vs Threadologie
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TangleApp
Train your mind, find calm, and boost creativity with guided challenges inspired by the Zentangle method. This app offers step-by-step instructions to enhance concentration and reduce stress, making it ideal for both beginners and artists seeking mindfulness.
- Mind training challenges
- Zentangle technique inspiration
- Step-by-step guides
- Concentration enhancement
- Stress reduction
- Creativity stimulation
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Tangle es una app diseñada para entrenar tu mente, encontrar calma y estimular tu creatividad. Ofrece retos inspirados en la técnica Zentangle, con guías paso a paso para potenciar tu concentración. Perfecta para principiantes y artistas, esta app te ayuda a reducir el estrés y conectar con el momento presente. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Threadologie
Design intricate beadwork patterns with powerful yet simple tools. Convert images to bead designs, track your progress, and export professional charts. Suitable for both beginners and experienced crafters.
- Image-to-pattern conversion
- Bead-by-bead tracking
- Directional stitching guidance
- Smart row navigation
- Advanced color editor
- PDF export with word charts
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Create and follow seed bead patterns for peyote stitch, brick stitch and loom beading with Threadologie. Design bracelets, fringe earrings and other beadwork from scratch, turn a photo into a pattern, or choose a free pattern to get started. REAL BEAD COLORS AND REFERENCES Find bead colors from MIYUKI, TOHO, PRECIOSA ORNELA and MATUBO by manufacturer reference. Add them to your pattern palettes so you can identify the beads used in your design. Choose from available bead types, including MIYUKI Delica. FREE PATTERNS TO EXPLORE Browse the in-app library of free bead-weaving patterns and choose a project to follow. FROM PHOTO TO PATTERN Import an image to create an editable pattern. Refine the details, adjust the colors and make the design your own before you start beading. KEEP YOUR PLACE AS YOU BEAD Track your progress bead by bead or row by row, with directional arrows to guide you. Use tubular mode to follow compatible patterns worked in the round, including tubular peyote. DESIGN AROUND YOUR MATERIALS Edit and replace colors, build palettes and experiment with fringe layouts. Choose your bead type and size to estimate the finished dimensions. Save reusable shapes for future designs (Pro). EXPORT AND REOPEN YOUR WORK Export PDFs with word charts, bead counts, legends and QR codes (Pro). Add a cover photo of your finished piece. Scan a Threadologie QR code inside the app to reopen a compatible pattern and continue digitally. Designed for beginners and experts alike, Threadologie brings elegance, clarity, and ease to every step of your beadwork journey. Whether you’re crafting a bracelet, creating fringe earrings, designing peyote patterns for Etsy, or managing large loom projects, Threadologie helps you do it beautifully. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Threadologie at 4.6 against TangleApp's 3.7. Threadologie also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 45%) and ratings volume (86 vs 3). TangleApp's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. TangleApp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per month and Threadologie sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Threadologie holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threadologie has 86 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of TangleApp's written reviews are positive against 83% of Threadologie's.
TangleApp ships an update every 10 days, Threadologie weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TangleApp | Threadologie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 4.6 (86 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 86 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 159 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alicia Gutierrez Rey | Lucie Levices |
Customer experience
TangleApp
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In-app purchases
TangleApp
- Suscripción mensual$6.001 Month
- Suscripción trimestral$15.003 Months
- Suscripción anual$30.001 Year
Threadologie
- Creators monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Creator Pro Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Creators Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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- Creators Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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