Comparison

Threadologie vs Siluette

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

Head to head
About

Threadologie

Create and follow intricate seed bead patterns for various stitches. Transform photos into custom designs, access a library of free patterns, and track your progress with helpful guides. Optimize your beadwork with real bead color references and export options.

Highlights
  • Create peyote, brick, and loom bead patterns
  • Convert photos into editable patterns
  • Access a library of free patterns
  • Track progress bead by bead or row by row
  • Use real bead color references
  • Export patterns as PDFs (Pro feature)
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

Siluette

Features
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Create unique patterns from your images and turn your ideas into print-ready silhouettes. Transform images into customizable patterns and adjust every detail with precision. Easily edit angles, point positions, and line lengths to create exactly the shape you need. Design with precision Adjust your patterns comfortably and precisely. Fine-tune individual points, lines, and angles to achieve the perfect result. Customize any size Arrange your designs for printing, from standard A4 formats to your own custom dimensions. Use ready-made patterns Start with prepared patterns and use them as templates for creating your own unique silhouettes. Print your silhouettes Prepare your designs for printing and bring your digital patterns into the real world. Save, import & share Export and import your files to continue working on your iPad, securely store your projects, or easily share them with others. Create freely. Adjust precisely. Print your silhouettes. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Threadologie4 screens
Siluette4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Threadologie at 16.0 against Siluette's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Siluette sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Threadologie ships an update weekly, Siluette every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Threadologie versus Siluette: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThreadologieSiluette
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (103 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings103 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucie LevicesOleksandr Khokhlov

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

Siluette

Subscriptions1
  • Creator7 Days trial$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Threadologie free?
Threadologie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Siluette free?
Siluette is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Threadologie or Siluette have ads?
Neither Threadologie nor Siluette shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Threadologie or Siluette?
Threadologie ships an update weekly, and Siluette every 9 days. Most recently, Threadologie was updated on November 5, 2026 and Siluette on October 31, 2026.

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