# Diamond Painting vs ThreadABead Pattern Reader

The clearest difference is ads: ThreadABead Pattern Reader at none against Diamond Painting's shown. ThreadABead Pattern Reader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Diamond Painting's advantage is ratings volume (875 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Diamond Painting sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and ThreadABead Pattern Reader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ThreadABead Pattern Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Diamond Painting has 875 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Diamond Painting | ThreadABead Pattern Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (875 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diamond-painting-antistress/id6745960433/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadabead-pattern-reader/id6757329216/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **875** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 58.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 378 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crimson Pine Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/979888652) | [ThreadABead Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888947035) |

## What reviewers say

### Diamond Painting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diamond-painting-antistress/id6745960433)

Experience the calming art of diamond painting digitally. This app offers a realistic and creative coloring experience with interactive diamond placement and a vast library of artwork. Unlock more content through gameplay or a subscription for exclusive bonuses and ad-free enjoyment.

**Highlights:** Realistic diamond sparkle effect, Interactive finger or Apple Pencil painting, Color highlighting for easy placement, Daily new artwork added, Unlock content through gameplay, Subscription for exclusive bonuses

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Premium | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Small Stack of Coins SALE | $1.49 | one-time |
| Small Stack of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Stack of Coins SALE | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Stack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Pile of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pile of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Royal Hoard of Coins SALE | $49.99 | one-time |
| Royal Hoard of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying and well-made
- 🎨 Great painting app
- 💎 Sparkly and satisfying to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Glitches with Apple Pencil and 3D animation
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🐛 Inability to save work

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening in-progress paintings
- App quits when trying to open current painting after update
- Apple Pencil not working after update

**Requested features**

- Smaller and quicker pictures to complete
- Option to turn off motion glare effect
- Ability to see image fill in when complete


### ThreadABead Pattern Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadabead-pattern-reader/id6757329216)

This app is a secure PDF reader designed for bead patterns. It offers tools to easily follow designs, including adjustable markers and navigation aids. A subscription allows importing and reading your own PDF patterns.

**Highlights:** Secure PDF viewing, Adjustable reading markers, Focus Mode, Per-pattern notes, Page thumbnails, Import personal PDF patterns

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal PDF Library | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Diamond Painting free?

Diamond Painting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ThreadABead Pattern Reader free?

ThreadABead Pattern Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Diamond Painting or ThreadABead Pattern Reader?

ThreadABead Pattern Reader is rated higher. Diamond Painting averages 4.8 out of 5 from 875 ratings, while ThreadABead Pattern Reader averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Diamond Painting or ThreadABead Pattern Reader have ads?

Diamond Painting shows ads; ThreadABead Pattern Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Diamond Painting or ThreadABead Pattern Reader?

Diamond Painting ships an update every 4 weeks, and ThreadABead Pattern Reader every 4 weeks. Most recently, Diamond Painting was updated on October 16, 2026 and ThreadABead Pattern Reader on October 17, 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.*