Comparison

EmbroideryThreads vs Grain Journal

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

Head to head
About

EmbroideryThreads

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
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Embroidery threads come in an enormous variety — around 500 colors per brand. Designers often specify very subtle colors, and collecting all the required threads can be a challenge. This app helps you check which threads you already own and which ones you’re missing for your projects. You can enter data manually from scratch, or bulk-register threads from your favorite brand as initial data. Features: Manage your embroidery thread inventory Register the threads used for each project and check your stock Supported bulk registrations: - DMC 25 Cotton Floss - COSMO 25 Cotton Floss - Olympus 25 Cotton Floss - Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné - DMC Mouliné Special Variegated #25 - DMC Mouliné Étoile #25 - DMC Mouliné Coloris #25 - DMC Mouliné Color Variations #25 - DMC Mouliné Satin #25 - DMC Mouliné Light Effects #25 - DMC Coton Perlé Color Variations #5 Terms of Use / Privacy Policy: https://embroidery-knitting-sewing.com/embroidery-thread-termsofuse/ https://embroidery-knitting-sewing.com/embroidery-thread-privacy-policy/

About

Grain Journal

Features
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Grain is a beautifully simple micro-journal for capturing daily moments in just a few words. No long-form writing. No pressure. Just capture what matters — one grain at a time. FEATURES: • Write in seconds — 50 characters max, pick a mood, done • Daily streak tracking to build a journaling habit • Mosaic view — see your entire month in color • Mood insights and category breakdowns • Time capsule entries to rediscover past moments • Widget for your Home Screen and Lock Screen • 5 beautiful themes to personalize your experience • 100% private — your data never leaves your device GRAIN+ PREMIUM: • Unlimited daily grains (free plan: 3/day) • Full mood & category analytics • All 5 themes unlocked • Banked days — never break your streak • Priority support Grain+ is available as: • Monthly: 2.99 / m o n t h • Y e a r l y : 2.99/month•Yearly:19.99/year (save 44%) • Lifetime: $39.99 one-time Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://q8dev.net/grainjornal/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://q8dev.net/grainjornal/terms/

Screenshots

EmbroideryThreads4 screens
Grain Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

EmbroideryThreads and Grain Journal are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
EmbroideryThreads versus Grain Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmbroideryThreadsGrain Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKanako KomatsuYousef Alenezi

In-app purchases

4 purchases

EmbroideryThreads

Subscriptions2
  • Stitchy Day Plan$0.491 Month
  • Stitchy Day Plan$5.991 Year
One-time2
  • Coffee$0.49
  • Cupcake$1.99
3 purchases

Grain Journal

Subscriptions2
  • Grain+ Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Grain+ Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Grain+ Forever$39.99

Questions

Is EmbroideryThreads free?
EmbroideryThreads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grain Journal free?
Grain Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EmbroideryThreads or Grain Journal have ads?
Neither EmbroideryThreads nor Grain Journal shows ads.

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