Comparison

iThreadly vs Countdown

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

Head to head
About

iThreadly

Features
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iThreadly is the ultimate inventory manager for embroidery and needlework enthusiasts. Whether you're a casual cross-stitcher or a dedicated fiber artist, iThreadly helps you stay on top of every skein in your collection. ORGANIZE YOUR COLLECTION • Log and browse your entire floss inventory in one place. • Track thread colors by number, brand, and quantity. • Instantly see what you have, what's running low, and what you need to buy. SCAN & IMPORT WITH EASE • Use your camera to scan thread labels and barcodes. • Leverage built-in text recognition to capture color codes quickly — no manual typing needed. FIND THREADS INSTANTLY • Powerful search lets you locate any color in seconds. • Filter and sort your collection by brand, color family, or stock level. NEVER RUN OUT • Mark threads as low-stock or out-of-stock. • Build a shopping list so you always know what to restock before your next project. SAFE & ALWAYS BACKED UP • Your inventory is securely synced so you never lose your data. • Crash analytics ensure any issues are caught and fixed fast. DESIGNED FOR CRAFTERS • Clean, intuitive interface built specifically for needlework — no clutter, no distractions. • Dark and light theme support for comfortable browsing any time of day. Whether you stitch at home, at a club, or on the go, iThreadly keeps your supplies organized so you can focus on what matters — creating beautiful work. Download iThreadly today and bring order to your floss collection!

About

Countdown

Track upcoming events, days since significant moments, and daily habits with customizable widgets. Visualize progress with heatmaps and receive timely reminders. Sync across devices and share countdowns with friends and family.

Highlights
  • Countdown to future events
  • Count up from past moments
  • Tally repeated actions
  • Daily habit tracking with heatmaps
  • Home screen widgets
  • Customizable backgrounds and colors
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Shareable countdowns
Features
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Everything you’re counting down to, counting up from, or keeping a tally of - in one place, right on your home screen. Whether it’s a wedding, your smoke-free days, or your cups of water, Countdown: Events & Counter keeps it all in one simple, beautifully designed app. THREE WAYS TO COUNT Countdown - Count down to any future date: weddings, trips, birthdays, deadlines, or exam day. Always know what’s coming up. Count-Up - Track the days since a moment that matters: a quit date, a move, an anniversary, the day you started something new. Counter - Tally anything you do repeatedly: glasses of water, gym sessions, pages read, minutes meditated. One tap, always in view. BUILD HABITS THAT STICK Turn any counter into a daily habit and watch your consistency build over time. The Habits widget shows your progress as a heatmap, so you can see your streaks and gaps at a glance. It’s a quiet daily nudge to keep going. RIGHT ON YOUR HOME SCREEN Pin any countdown, count-up, counter, or habit to a widget so it’s always one glance away. You don’t need to open the app to see how many days are left or how your week is going. MAKE IT YOURS Give every moment a photo background or a custom color, so your countdowns look like your life and not a generic list. Group everything into categories like Personal, Trips, Birthdays, Health, Work, or your own, so things stay tidy as your list grows. EVERYWHERE YOU ARE Sign in to sync across your iPhone and Mac. Invite friends or family to share a countdown, so everyone’s counting down to the same trip, wedding, or big day together. STAY ON TOP OF WHAT MATTERS Set reminders for exactly when you want them: a day before, a week before, or the moment it happens. SIMPLE BY DESIGN No clutter. No ads. No account needed to get started. Sign in only when you want to sync or share. Whatever you’re waiting for, working toward, or keeping tabs on, Countdown: Events & Counter keeps it in one place, right where you’ll see it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iThreadly3 screens
Countdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iThreadly at none against Countdown's 10. On price, ads, device support 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. Countdown sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iThreadly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iThreadly versus Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriThreadlyCountdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAngelTech OÜBatuhan Mert Guldu

In-app purchases

None

iThreadly

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Countdown

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$8.991 Year
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  • Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time5
  • Widget Access$4.99
  • Widget Access$5.99
  • Upgrade to Full Access$7.99
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  • Upgrade to Full Access$9.99
  • Lifetime Access2 variants$14.99

Questions

Is iThreadly free?
iThreadly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Countdown free?
Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iThreadly or Countdown have ads?
Neither iThreadly nor Countdown shows ads.

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