Comparison

Buzlee vs needlebook

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

Head to head
About

Buzlee

Features
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Discover your community in a whole new way with Buzlee, the app designed to make finding local happenings simple, exciting, and stress-free. Think coffee shop flyers… on a map. From community events, fundraisers, pop-ups, and festivals to local specials, promotions, and business updates, Buzlee keeps you connected to the latest buzz happening around you in real time. Built for both residents and businesses, Buzlee creates a centralized, easy-to-use space where people can discover what’s happening nearby without endless scrolling, overwhelming algorithms, or social media noise. Businesses and nonprofits can effortlessly promote their events and announcements while reaching far beyond followers or email lists. Explore happenings through an intuitive map or list view, discover hidden gems in your area, and stay informed about the moments that matter most in your community. No algorithms. No distractions. No endless scrolling. Just trustworthy buzz, effortless search, and meaningful local discovery. For business. For residents. For community.

About

needlebook

Organize your needlepoint journey from start to finish. Track canvases, manage your thread stash, create smart shopping lists, and connect with a community of stitchers. Share progress and discover new projects.

Highlights
  • Project tracking from wishlist to completion
  • Thread stash management with low stock alerts
  • Smart shopping lists based on project needs
  • Community feed for inspiration and connection
  • Automatic canvas detail import from links
  • Photo organization for project stages
Features
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needlebook — track your stitching journey Your needlepoint companion, from wishlist to finished piece. needlebook helps you organize every part of your needlepoint life — your canvas collection, thread stash, project progress, and shopping lists — all in one beautifully designed app built by stitchers, for stitchers. MANAGE YOUR PROJECTS Track canvases from wishlist through completion. Add photos at every stage — canvas reference shots, work-in-progress updates, and finished pieces — organized into beautiful typed galleries. Log stitching sessions, track your progress percentage, and celebrate when you finish. BUILD YOUR THREAD STASH Search thousands of threads from popular brands like Appleton, DMC, Silk & Ivory, and more. Track what you own, how much you have left, and get low stock alerts. Sort your stash by color (rainbow order!), brand, or amount remaining. SMART SHOPPING LISTS needlebook automatically compares your project thread lists against your stash and tells you exactly what you're missing and what's running low — with the total yardage you need. Mark items as purchased right from the list and they disappear automatically. CANVAS COMMUNITY Discover canvases other stitchers are working on. Browse community photos of finished pieces and works in progress. See what threads others used for the same canvas. Copy thread lists to jump-start your own project. STAY CONNECTED Follow fellow stitchers, react to their progress updates and finished pieces, and leave comments. Get notified when someone follows you, reacts to your post, or comments on your work. ADD CANVASES EASILY Paste a link from your favorite needlepoint shop and needlebook automatically fills in the details. Or search the community database. Tag canvases to help others discover them — tags are community-curated and ranked by popularity. ORGANIZE WITH PHOTOS Categorize your project photos as canvas references, progress shots, or finished pieces. Drag photos between categories. Rearrange with a tap-and-hold jiggle mode. Your best photo automatically becomes the project's hero image. We hope you love needlebook!

Screenshots

Buzlee4 screens
needlebook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: needlebook at every 3 days against Buzlee's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buzlee ships an update every 2 months, needlebook every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Buzlee versus needlebook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuzleeneedlebook
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—27 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB44 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperThays BaraoAidan Brady

In-app purchases

None

Buzlee

No in-app purchases

None

needlebook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buzlee free?
Buzlee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is needlebook free?
needlebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Buzlee or needlebook have ads?
Neither Buzlee nor needlebook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buzlee or needlebook?
Buzlee ships an update every 2 months, and needlebook every 3 days. Most recently, Buzlee was updated on October 17, 2026 and needlebook on September 19, 2026.

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