# Needlepoint.Com vs Pointed Needle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Needlepoint.Com at none against Pointed Needle's 2. Needlepoint.Com also leads on ratings volume (607 vs 13) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Pointed Needle's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#110 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Needlepoint.Com against 5.0 for Pointed Needle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Needlepoint.Com has 607 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Needlepoint.Com ships an update every 5 weeks, Pointed Needle every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Needlepoint.Com | Pointed Needle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (607 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needlepointcom/id6741164263/reviews) | [5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointed-needle/id6758898755/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **607** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#110** |
| Size | 71 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Needlepoint](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793377889) | [Pointed Designs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875603457) |

## What reviewers say

### Needlepoint.Com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needlepointcom/id6741164263)

Explore a curated collection of needlepoint kits, canvases, and supplies. Learn new techniques with classes, tutorials, and stitch guides. Shop with ease and find inspiration for your next project.

**Highlights:** Curated needlepoint kits, Canvases and supplies, Classes and tutorials, Stitch guides, Inspiration gallery, Easy shopping

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pointed Needle

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

**Currently charting:** #110 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.Com free?

Needlepoint.Com 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.Com or Pointed Needle?

Needlepoint.Com and Pointed Needle are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 607 and 13 ratings respectively.

### Do Needlepoint.Com or Pointed Needle have ads?

Neither Needlepoint.Com nor Pointed Needle shows ads.

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

Needlepoint.Com ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pointed Needle every 9 days. Most recently, Needlepoint.Com was updated on September 23, 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.*