Comparison

EmbroideryThreads vs Thread Colour Picker

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

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.

Screenshots

EmbroideryThreads4 screens
Thread Colour Picker4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
EmbroideryThreads versus Thread Colour Picker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmbroideryThreadsThread Colour Picker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.217.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKanako KomatsuFRANK WILFRED HALLIDAY

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

Thread Colour Picker

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99

Questions

Is EmbroideryThreads free?
EmbroideryThreads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thread Colour Picker free?
Thread Colour Picker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EmbroideryThreads or Thread Colour Picker have ads?
Neither EmbroideryThreads nor Thread Colour Picker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EmbroideryThreads or Thread Colour Picker?
EmbroideryThreads ships an update every 8 days, and Thread Colour Picker every 3 weeks. Most recently, EmbroideryThreads was updated on June 1, 2026 and Thread Colour Picker on September 17, 2026.

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