Comparison

YarnPal vs ThreadABead Pattern Reader

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

Head to head
About

YarnPal

Learn crochet and knitting with step-by-step video guides and hundreds of patterns. Track your project progress, identify stitches from photos, and even design your own creations. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step learning courses
  • Full video tutorials
  • 500+ crochet and knitting patterns
  • Project progress tracking
  • Stitch identification from photos
  • Pattern design tool
  • PDF/web pattern converter
Features
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YarnPal helps you learn crochet and knitting with ease, even if you’ve never held a hook before. Learn new stitches, explore hundreds of patterns, track your progress, and design your own projects all in one place. With tons of beginner-friendly patterns and step-by-step video guides, YarnPal supports your crafting journey from the very first stitch. It’s an all-in-one crochet tutor and pattern maker designed to help you create with confidence. Main Features: Learn Step-by-Step Go from "how-to" to "I-made-this." Our five signature beginner courses guide you through basic stitches and into real-world projects. With a clear, natural progression, you’ll build the skills and confidence to create anything you imagine. Full Video Tutorials Master basics with video guides. Unlike fragmented social media clips, YarnPal offers complete project videos. • End-to-End Guidance: We show you every single stitch from start to finish. • Multi-Angle Views: See the placement clearly so you never have to guess where the hook goes. A Library That Grows With You Discover 10-min quick patterns for beginners alongside advanced challenges. Our library is organized by category and skill level. • 500+ Patterns: From cozy everyday essentials to seasonal showstoppers, find your next project here. Choose from 500+ expert-curated ideas, including amigurumi, home decor, wearables, and gifts. • Fresh Weekly Updates: We add new patterns every week, ensuring you always have a new project to look forward to. Easy Project Progress Tracking Keep every project perfectly on track. YarnPal’s built-in row counter automatically tracks rows, rounds, stitches, and repeats as you work. Pause anytime and return right where you left off, with your progress saved clearly and accurately. so you can focus on the joy of making, not the math of counting rows. Identify Stitches From a Photo See a pattern you love in real life or online. Snap a photo to identify it instantly and turn real-world inspiration into your next project. Design Your Own Patterns Use Pattern Canvas to create and customize your own designs. Experiment freely and turn your ideas into truly unique patterns. PDF & Web Pattern Converter Convert PDF files or web patterns into clean, easy to follow formats. Keep all your patterns organized, track progress, and follow instructions without switching between apps or screens. Why You’ll Love YarnPal: • 10-Min Starter Projects: Short and simple mini-patterns, perfect for learning on busy days. • Learn Something New: 500+ video tutorials covering crochet and knitting basics. • Seasonal Collections: Find the perfect patterns for every holiday and occasion. • All-in-One Tool: From identification to creation, everything you need is in one place. Download YarnPal and enjoy a smoother, more creative way to crochet and knit. From learning your first stitch to designing your own patterns, everything you need is right here. [About YarnPal Premium] • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription • Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off, by going to iTunes Subscriptions after purchase Terms of Use: https://app-service.knit-ai.com/static/user_agreement.html Privacy Policy: https://app-service.knit-ai.com/static/privacy_policy.html

About

ThreadABead Pattern Reader

This app is a secure PDF reader designed for bead patterns. It offers tools to easily follow designs, including adjustable markers and navigation aids. A subscription allows importing and reading your own PDF patterns.

Highlights
  • Secure PDF viewing
  • Adjustable reading markers
  • Focus Mode
  • Per-pattern notes
  • Page thumbnails
  • Import personal PDF patterns
Features
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The ThreadABead Pattern Reader is a secure, purpose-built PDF reader designed specifically for viewing ThreadABead bead patterns and your own personal PDF patterns. View your purchased ThreadABead patterns with tools that make reading and following designs easier, including adjustable reading markers, Focus Mode, per-pattern notes, and page thumbnails for quick navigation. You can also subscribe to Personal Library to import and read your own non-ThreadABead PDF patterns in the same reading environment. Features: • Secure PDF viewing • Access your purchased ThreadABead patterns after sign-in • Personal Library subscription for your own imported PDF patterns • Horizontal and vertical reading markers • Compact arrow, full-width marker, and Focus Mode • Per-pattern notes • Page thumbnails for quick navigation • Reading progress and marker preferences can sync across devices with iCloud Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

YarnPal4 screens
ThreadABead Pattern Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: YarnPal at 34K against ThreadABead Pattern Reader's 2. YarnPal also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and chart position (#38 vs unranked). ThreadABead Pattern Reader's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. YarnPal sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and ThreadABead Pattern Reader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ThreadABead Pattern Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YarnPal has 34K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YarnPal ships an update weekly, ThreadABead Pattern Reader every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
YarnPal versus ThreadABead Pattern Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYarnPalThreadABead Pattern Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (34K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings34K — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#38 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPIXELCELL.LIMITEDThreadABead Ltd

Customer experience

YarnPal

All ratings33,868 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews1,420 reviews
Positive33.7%
Neutral13.0%
Negative53.3%

ThreadABead Pattern Reader

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

YarnPal

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashing issues
  • Incompatibility with certain devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • More advanced crochet patterns and projects
  • Ability to upload and identify custom crochet patterns

ThreadABead Pattern Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

YarnPal

Subscriptions11
  • Knitpal Premium$3.997 Days
  • Knitpal Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Yarnpal Premium7 Days trial$3.997 Days
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  • Yarnpal Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Knitpal Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Knitpal Premium$39.991 Year
  • Yarnpal Premium1 Month trial3 variants$39.991 Year
  • Yarnpal Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Knitpal Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Knitpal Premium1 Month trial$49.991 Year
  • Knitpal Premium$49.991 Year
1 purchases

ThreadABead Pattern Reader

Subscriptions1
  • Personal PDF Library7 Days trial$12.991 Year

Questions

Is YarnPal free?
YarnPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ThreadABead Pattern Reader free?
ThreadABead Pattern Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, YarnPal or ThreadABead Pattern Reader?
ThreadABead Pattern Reader is rated higher. YarnPal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while ThreadABead Pattern Reader averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do YarnPal or ThreadABead Pattern Reader have ads?
Neither YarnPal nor ThreadABead Pattern Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, YarnPal or ThreadABead Pattern Reader?
YarnPal ships an update weekly, and ThreadABead Pattern Reader every 4 weeks. Most recently, YarnPal was updated on October 13, 2026 and ThreadABead Pattern Reader on October 1, 2026.

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