# theNDLPTapp vs Needlepoint Studio

The clearest difference is ratings volume: theNDLPTapp at 22 against Needlepoint Studio's 2. Needlepoint Studio's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. theNDLPTapp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Needlepoint Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for theNDLPTapp against 5.0 for Needlepoint Studio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: theNDLPTapp has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of theNDLPTapp's written reviews are positive against 100% of Needlepoint Studio's.

theNDLPTapp ships an update every 4 days, Needlepoint Studio weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | theNDLPTapp | Needlepoint Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thendlptapp/id6759705685/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needlepoint-studio/id6789350184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sharon Kane](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875536452) | [Panda Taps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744998505) |

## What reviewers say

### theNDLPTapp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thendlptapp/id6759705685)

Organize your needlepoint projects, manage your thread collection, and identify stitches with this digital project bag. It's a comprehensive tool for needlepoint enthusiasts to keep their supplies and projects in order.

**Highlights:** Project tracking, Thread stash management, Stitch identification, Digital project bag, StitchID integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| theNDLPTapp Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| PRO Annual | $49.99 | per year |


### Needlepoint Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needlepoint-studio/id6789350184)

Organize your needlepoint projects, track your progress with photos, and manage your thread stash. Features a stitch library and a timer for your stitching sessions. Your data is private and stored locally.

**Highlights:** Project tracking with progress photos, Stitching session timer, Thread stash cataloging, Built-in stitch library with diagrams, Collection value and export, Private iCloud backup, Customizable themes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Studio Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is theNDLPTapp free?

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

### Is Needlepoint Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, theNDLPTapp or Needlepoint Studio?

Needlepoint Studio is rated higher. theNDLPTapp averages 4.9 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Needlepoint Studio averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do theNDLPTapp or Needlepoint Studio have ads?

Neither theNDLPTapp nor Needlepoint Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, theNDLPTapp or Needlepoint Studio?

theNDLPTapp ships an update every 4 days, and Needlepoint Studio weekly. Most recently, theNDLPTapp was updated on September 29, 2026 and Needlepoint Studio on September 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.*