Comparison

Sewing Needle Identifier vs LeatherTack

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

Head to head
About

Sewing Needle Identifier

Identify sewing needles by taking a photo. Get details on brand, size, type, fabric compatibility, and thread pairings. Organize your needle collection and access past scans.

Highlights
  • Photo-based needle identification
  • Brand, model, and system details
  • Exact size (metric & imperial)
  • Fabric and thread pairing guidance
  • Personal needle library
  • Scan history and organization
Features
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Snap. Identify. Sew. You found a needle in your kit. Which one is it? Universal or Ballpoint? Size 80 or 90? Is it for silk or denim? Just take a photo. The app recognizes the needle and shows: • Brand and model • System and type • Exact size (metric & imperial) • What the color bands mean • Which fabrics to use • Best thread pairings • Tips and tricks • What to watch out for Why This App? You inherited grandma's old needles? Random needles without packaging? This app organizes them so you can grab the right one without guessing. Save Your Scans Build your personal needle library. Forgot which needle you used for that project? Check your history and find it instantly. For Everyone Who Sews Beginners who want to learn, pros who want to stay organized, quilters building collections - anyone who wants to know their needles inside and out. Stop guessing. Start knowing. Download now and turn that mystery needle into your perfect match! Subscribe for unlimited scans. Manage anytime in Settings. Terms of Use - https://pipsapps.com/terms.html Privacy Policy - https://pipsapps.com/privacy.html

About

LeatherTack

Features
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LeatherTack is a practical leathercraft and tack reference for makers, riders, and repair-minded owners. Use it to: - Search 49 leather and tack techniques - Compare tools, materials, time, common mistakes, and safer alternatives - Check saddle, bridle, strap, billet, stitching, edge, hardware, and leather-care notes - Save local workshop notes per technique - Ask a bounded AI leather/tack coach for technique planning and care questions LeatherTack is built for quick use at the bench or tack room. It does not require an account, invite code, or demo login. LeatherTack Pro unlocks unlimited coach asks and unlimited workshop notes. The coach is for education and planning only. For saddle fit, lameness, structural safety, or animal health concerns, consult a qualified saddle fitter, leather repair professional, or veterinarian. Privacy: workshop notes stay on device. Coach asks send only the selected technique context and your question. No ads and no analytics SDKs. Terms of Use (Apple EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sewing Needle Identifier4 screens
LeatherTack4 screens

Verdict

The call

Sewing Needle Identifier and LeatherTack 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. Sewing Needle Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and LeatherTack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Sewing Needle Identifier versus LeatherTack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSewing Needle IdentifierLeatherTack
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlona NesterenkoMitaanshu Agarwal

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sewing Needle Identifier

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$24.991 Year
2 purchases

LeatherTack

Subscriptions2
  • LeatherTack Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • LeatherTack Pro Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Sewing Needle Identifier free?
Sewing Needle Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LeatherTack free?
LeatherTack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sewing Needle Identifier or LeatherTack have ads?
Neither Sewing Needle Identifier nor LeatherTack shows ads.

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