Comparison

Threadologie vs Peyo

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

Head to head
About

Threadologie

Design intricate beadwork patterns with powerful yet simple tools. Convert images to bead designs, track your progress, and export professional charts. Suitable for both beginners and experienced crafters.

Highlights
  • Image-to-pattern conversion
  • Bead-by-bead tracking
  • Directional stitching guidance
  • Smart row navigation
  • Advanced color editor
  • PDF export with word charts
Features
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Create and follow seed bead patterns for peyote stitch, brick stitch and loom beading with Threadologie. Design bracelets, fringe earrings and other beadwork from scratch, turn a photo into a pattern, or choose a free pattern to get started. REAL BEAD COLORS AND REFERENCES Find bead colors from MIYUKI, TOHO, PRECIOSA ORNELA and MATUBO by manufacturer reference. Add them to your pattern palettes so you can identify the beads used in your design. Choose from available bead types, including MIYUKI Delica. FREE PATTERNS TO EXPLORE Browse the in-app library of free bead-weaving patterns and choose a project to follow. FROM PHOTO TO PATTERN Import an image to create an editable pattern. Refine the details, adjust the colors and make the design your own before you start beading. KEEP YOUR PLACE AS YOU BEAD Track your progress bead by bead or row by row, with directional arrows to guide you. Use tubular mode to follow compatible patterns worked in the round, including tubular peyote. DESIGN AROUND YOUR MATERIALS Edit and replace colors, build palettes and experiment with fringe layouts. Choose your bead type and size to estimate the finished dimensions. Save reusable shapes for future designs (Pro). EXPORT AND REOPEN YOUR WORK Export PDFs with word charts, bead counts, legends and QR codes (Pro). Add a cover photo of your finished piece. Scan a Threadologie QR code inside the app to reopen a compatible pattern and continue digitally. Designed for beginners and experts alike, Threadologie brings elegance, clarity, and ease to every step of your beadwork journey. Whether you’re crafting a bracelet, creating fringe earrings, designing peyote patterns for Etsy, or managing large loom projects, Threadologie helps you do it beautifully. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Peyo

Features
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Peyo is an iOS app for creating bead patterns for peyote stitch. Turn an idea into a pattern and count the beads you need, all with a few simple gestures. FEATURES • A staggered canvas designed for peyote stitch • Intuitive finger painting that keeps up with fast strokes • Two-finger pan and pinch-to-zoom controls • Automatic bead counts for each color • Eraser, undo, redo, and clear-all tools • An on-device gallery for saved designs • Export designs to Photos or share them as images • Share a project card with your pattern, title, colors, and bead counts Drawing, bead counts, saving patterns, and viewing or editing saved designs are free. Peyo Pro adds drawing over reference images and replacing colors throughout a pattern, and removes banner ads. Choose annual, lifetime, or monthly access. No account is required. Selecting and configuring a reference image is free to try. Applying it to the canvas and drawing over it requires Peyo Pro. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Threadologie4 screens
Peyo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Threadologie at none against Peyo's shown. Peyo's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Threadologie sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Peyo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Threadologie ships an update weekly, Peyo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Threadologie versus Peyo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThreadologiePeyo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (93 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings93 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucie LevicesAkira Taniwaki

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Threadologie

Subscriptions4
  • Creators monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Creator Pro Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Creators Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Creators Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
1 purchases

Peyo

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Threadologie free?
Threadologie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Peyo free?
Peyo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Threadologie or Peyo have ads?
Peyo shows ads; Threadologie does not.
Which is updated more often, Threadologie or Peyo?
Threadologie ships an update weekly, and Peyo every 3 days. Most recently, Threadologie was updated on October 18, 2026 and Peyo on October 3, 2026.

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