EmbroideryThreads vs StitchMatch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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/
StitchMatch
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StitchMatch is a one-time purchase color matching tool designed for cross-stitch, embroidery, and needlework enthusiasts. CAMERA COLOR PICKER - Point your camera at any color and instantly find the closest matching thread codes - Works with fabric, objects, photos, or any colored surface - Best results in natural daylight MULTI-BRAND THREAD DATABASE - 2000+ thread colors across DMC, Anchor, Cosmo, and OLYMPUS brands - Complete offline database, no internet required - Browse and search by code, name, or color BRAND CROSS-REFERENCE - Convert thread codes between DMC, Anchor, Cosmo, and OLYMPUS - Find equivalent colors across different brands instantly PHOTO PALETTE EXTRACTION - Import any photo from your library - Auto-extract dominant colors and generate a thread shopping list - Perfect for turning inspiration images into stitch projects MY THREAD STASH - Track your personal thread inventory - Mark which colors you own or need to buy - Never buy duplicate threads again COLOR HARMONY TOOLS - Get complementary, analogous, and triadic color suggestions - Build beautiful color palettes for your projects WHY STITCHMATCH? - One-time purchase: pay once, own forever. No subscriptions. - Completely offline: your data never leaves your device. - Native Apple design: built with SwiftUI for a smooth iOS experience. - Multilingual: English, Chinese, and Japanese support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: EmbroideryThreads at Free against StitchMatch's $1.99. EmbroideryThreads also leads on iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.4). StitchMatch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads and device support 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
EmbroideryThreads is free to download; StitchMatch costs $1.99 up front. EmbroideryThreads sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. StitchMatch asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | EmbroideryThreads | StitchMatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kanako Komatsu | 岩 薄 |
In-app purchases
EmbroideryThreads
- Stitchy Day Plan$0.491 Month
- Stitchy Day Plan$5.991 Year
- Coffee$0.49
- Cupcake$1.99
StitchMatch
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is EmbroideryThreads free?
Is StitchMatch free?
Do EmbroideryThreads or StitchMatch have ads?
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