Comparison

NeedlePointer vs PickNow

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

Head to head
About

NeedlePointer

This utility app helps users track and manage needle points. It offers a simple interface for recording and organizing point data, with options for advanced editing. Ideal for users who need precise point management.

Highlights
  • Needle point tracking
  • Point data recording
  • Point organization
  • Advanced editing options
  • Simple interface
Features
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NeedlePointer helps needlepoint and embroidery stitchers organize projects, thread stash, canvases, progress, shopping lists, and patterns in one place. Track active and finished projects, save photos and notes, manage thread inventory by brand/color number/color name, mark canvases as kitted, create shopping lists, and use pattern editor tools. Optional purchases: - Remove Ads: one-time purchase - Premium Monthly: auto-renewable monthly subscription, $1.99/month in the US, unlocks premium editor tools and removes ads - Support the Creator: optional repeatable $1.99 support purchase Privacy Policy: https://samcarrara415.github.io/needletracker-privacy/PRIVACY_POLICY.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://samcarrara415.github.io/needletracker-privacy/TERMS_OF_USE.html Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PickNow

Features
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DecideNow helps you make everyday choices faster, lighter, and with a little more fun. Spin a colorful wheel, roll dice, flip a coin, or paste a list of names and let the app pick for you. Whether you are choosing dinner, deciding what to watch, settling a friendly debate, picking a winner, or adding randomness to game night, DecideNow gives you a clear answer in seconds. Features: - Wheel Spinner: add your own options, spin, and save wheels to reuse later. - Daily Spin: get a fresh themed wheel each day for simple, playful inspiration. - Dice Roller: roll D4, D6, D8, D10, D12, or D20 dice, with totals and recent rolls. - Coin Flipper: choose heads or tails with a quick animated reveal and recent flip history. - List Picker: paste names or options, then randomly choose one. - Local-first privacy: your decision data stays on your device. - Light and dark themes, with English and Simplified Chinese support. Use DecideNow whenever you are stuck between options and want a simple, fair, low-stress way to choose.

Screenshots

NeedlePointer4 screens
PickNow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PickNow at none against NeedlePointer's 2. NeedlePointer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price 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. NeedlePointer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PickNow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NeedlePointer ships an update weekly, PickNow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NeedlePointer versus PickNow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeedlePointerPickNow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB9 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSamuel CarraraBRITTANIE JOE MARSH

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NeedlePointer

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Editor Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

PickNow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NeedlePointer free?
NeedlePointer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PickNow free?
PickNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NeedlePointer or PickNow have ads?
PickNow shows ads; NeedlePointer does not.
Which is updated more often, NeedlePointer or PickNow?
NeedlePointer ships an update weekly, and PickNow every 3 weeks. Most recently, NeedlePointer was updated on September 17, 2026 and PickNow on September 9, 2026.

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