# Threadologie vs Sashiko

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sashiko at daily against Threadologie's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Threadologie sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Sashiko sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Threadologie ships an update weekly, Sashiko daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threadologie | Sashiko |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadologie-bead-pattern/id6755602806/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **98** | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 165 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lucie Levices](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854797134) | [A.D LONG & J ZHU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785999695) |

## What reviewers say

### Threadologie

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

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:** 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 |


### Sashiko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sashiko/id6820033503)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited personal patterns | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited saved swatches | $2.99 | one-time |
| Flowers pattern book | $5.00 | one-time |
| Sashiko pattern book | $5.00 | one-time |
| Plants pattern book | $5.00 | one-time |
| Food pattern book | $5.00 | one-time |
| Objects pattern book | $5.00 | one-time |
| Animals & insects pattern book | $5.00 | one-time |
| Decorative motifs pattern book | $5.00 | one-time |
| Complete stitch course | $10.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Threadologie free?

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

### Is Sashiko free?

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

### Do Threadologie or Sashiko have ads?

Neither Threadologie nor Sashiko shows ads.

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

Threadologie ships an update weekly, and Sashiko daily. Most recently, Threadologie was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sashiko on October 24, 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.*