EmbroideryThreads vs Thread Colour Picker
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/
Thread Colour Picker
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Thread Colour Picker helps stitchers and embroiderers quickly find DMC thread shades that closely match colours in your photos. Pick an image from your library, pinch to zoom for precision, then tap anywhere to sample. Instantly see the hex value and the five closest thread brand matches — complete with code, name, and a colour swatch. Save favourites with a tap and export a clean, printable PDF of your swatches, optionally including a thumbnail of your sampled photo for easy reference. Use the inventory section to keep track of your threads and add custom entries including pictures and notes. Designed to be simple Thread Colour Picker works entirely on‑device. Your photos never leave your iPhone, iPad, and there’s no account, sign‑in, or analytics.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EmbroideryThreads at every 8 days against Thread Colour Picker's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. EmbroideryThreads sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Thread Colour Picker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
EmbroideryThreads ships an update every 8 days, Thread Colour Picker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EmbroideryThreads | Thread Colour Picker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kanako Komatsu | FRANK WILFRED HALLIDAY |
In-app purchases
EmbroideryThreads
- Stitchy Day Plan$0.491 Month
- Stitchy Day Plan$5.991 Year
- Coffee$0.49
- Cupcake$1.99
Thread Colour Picker
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Large Tip$4.99
Questions
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