Comparison

Threads count vs elsehear

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

Head to head
About

Threads count

Features
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Threads count is a row counter for people whose hands are full of yarn. The app is built for real knitting and crochet sessions: quick to open, easy to read from across the table, and useful when you are working from a pattern. Version 2.2 adds Yarn Runway: a loop-perimeter yarn planner that totals project pieces against your stash, remaining skeins, and a live โ€œwill this yarn last?โ€ verdict. Open it from the Runway button on the project counter. Ways to count: - Big tap counter: tap the large counting surface to advance, long-press to undo, and use haptics to keep rhythm without staring at the screen. - Action Button and Shortcuts: advance, undo, or switch counters from Shortcuts on supported iPhones. - Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, StandBy, and widgets: keep the current row visible outside the app. - Multiple counters: track rows, repeats, decreases, sleeves, panels, or any other count inside one project. Pattern-aware tools: - Yarn Runway: plan pieces, total yardage against stash, and see remaining skeins on the counter. - Pattern Navigator: paste row notes such as "Row 12: begin shaping" and Threads count shows the matching instruction on the counter screen as you advance. - Repeat tracking: set an 8-row, 12-row, or chart repeat and see the row inside the current repeat. - Row reminders: add one-time or recurring reminders for color changes, shaping, lifelines, or measuring. - Gauge & Cast-On calculator: turn a 4-inch swatch into cast-on counts, row counts, gauge substitutions, shaping instructions, and rough yarn planning. Project tools: - Track project photos, notes, targets, and completion status. - Log timed sessions and see rows-per-hour and minutes-per-day charts. - Keep a yarn stash and needle or hook inventory on-device. - Work offline with no account, no subscription, no ads, and no analytics. Threads count runs on iPhone and iPad with iOS 17 or later. Action Button use requires supported hardware and a Shortcut assignment in Settings.

About

elsehear

Features
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Listen to real places around the world, live. Browse places around the world and tune into their live soundscapes. Discover the coordinates and stories behind the sounds you hear. Tap "Take me somewhere" and let Elsehear choose your next destination. Save your favorite places and return to them whenever you like. Favorites sync across your iPhones when you sign in with the same Apple account. See your current place and playback status on the Lock Screen with Live Activities. Browse places and control playback on your paired iPhone with the Apple Watch companion. Available in English, Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, French, and German. Elsehear is an art project for sharing the sounds of the world. With thanks to Locus Sonus and the contributors who keep these open microphones listening. Sign in with Apple and an internet connection are required. Audio comes from live sources, so sounds and stream availability vary. Be here, hear elsewhere.

Screenshots

Threads count4 screens
elsehear4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: elsehear at Free against Threads count's $0.99. elsehear also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). Threads count's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

elsehear is free to download; Threads count costs $0.99 up front. elsehear sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Threads count asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Threads count ships an update every 9 days, elsehear every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 4 level
Threads count versus elsehear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThreads countelsehear
Price$0.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ€” better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size5 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert Corbindohyun ahn

In-app purchases

None

Threads count

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

elsehear

One-time1
  • support elsehear$6.99

Questions

Is Threads count free?
Threads count costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is elsehear free?
elsehear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Threads count or elsehear have ads?
Neither Threads count nor elsehear shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Threads count or elsehear?
Threads count ships an update every 9 days, and elsehear every 3 days. Most recently, Threads count was updated on November 5, 2026 and elsehear on November 7, 2026.

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