# Threadologie vs Tinnkle

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Threadologie at 110 against Tinnkle's 1. Tinnkle's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 84%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Threadologie sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Tinnkle sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tinnkle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threadologie has 110 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Threadologie's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tinnkle's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threadologie | Tinnkle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadologie-bead-pattern/id6755602806/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinnkle-crochet-patterns/id6797259817/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **110** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 169 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lucie Levices](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854797134) | [明政 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797140474) |

## What reviewers say

### Threadologie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadologie-bead-pattern/id6755602806)

Create and follow intricate seed bead patterns for various stitches like peyote and brick. Transform photos into custom designs, utilize real bead color references, and track your progress with guided directions. Export your finished patterns for sharing or future use.

**Highlights:** Create peyote, brick, and loom bead patterns, Convert photos into editable bead patterns, Use real bead color references (MIYUKI, TOHO), Track progress bead-by-bead or row-by-row, Export patterns as PDFs with word charts, Design around specific materials and bead types

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Creators monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Creator Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Creators Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Creators Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


### Tinnkle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinnkle-crochet-patterns/id6797259817)

Transform pixel art or images into crochet patterns with an intuitive editor and AI generation. Track your progress row-by-row with interactive guides and find real-world yarn matches. Export your designs as printable PDFs or digital annotations.

**Highlights:** Pixel art editor, Image to pattern conversion, AI pattern generation, Interactive crochet mode, Smart color matching, PDF and PNG exports

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Credits Pack | $1.00 | one-time |
| Tinnkle Premium (2 Weeks) | $3.00 | one-time |
| 320 Credits Pack | $3.00 | one-time |
| Tinnkle Premium (Monthly) | $4.00 | one-time |
| Tinnkle Premium (2 Months) | $7.00 | one-time |
| 1050 Credits Pack | $10.00 | one-time |
| Tinnkle Premium (Yearly) | $26.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Threadologie free?

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

### Is Tinnkle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Threadologie or Tinnkle?

Tinnkle is rated higher. Threadologie averages 4.7 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while Tinnkle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Threadologie or Tinnkle have ads?

Neither Threadologie nor Tinnkle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Threadologie or Tinnkle?

Threadologie ships an update weekly, and Tinnkle weekly. Most recently, Threadologie was updated on November 12, 2026 and Tinnkle on November 13, 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.*