# Needlepoint Studio vs Skeins by Grant Point

The clearest difference is rating: Needlepoint Studio at 5.0 against Skeins by Grant Point's 3.3. Needlepoint Studio also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Skeins by Grant Point's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Needlepoint Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Skeins by Grant Point sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Needlepoint Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Needlepoint Studio's written reviews are positive against 75% of Skeins by Grant Point's.

Needlepoint Studio ships an update weekly, Skeins by Grant Point every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Needlepoint Studio | Skeins by Grant Point |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needlepoint-studio/id6789350184/reviews)** | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skeins-by-grant-point/id6791267525/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Panda Taps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744998505) | [Landing NYC Designs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791267527) |

## What reviewers say

### 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, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Studio Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Studio Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Studio Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


### Skeins by Grant Point

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skeins-by-grant-point/id6791267525)

This app helps needlepoint enthusiasts estimate thread needs and manage their stash. It uses your phone's camera to match colors, calculate skeins, and even scan thread tags. Access a stitch library and track your projects with personalized estimates.

**Highlights:** Photograph canvas for color matching, Estimate skeins needed per color, Scan thread tags for automatic entry, Stitch library with over 100 patterns, Personalized estimates based on stitching tension, Shopping list generation, Sync canvases across devices

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skeins Monthly | $10.00 | per month |
| Skeins Annual | $109.99 | per year |
| Shop — Small (3 seats) | $219.99 | per year |
| Shop — Studio (8 seats) | $439.99 | per year |
| Shop — Large (20 seats) | $879.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Needlepoint Studio free?

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

### Is Skeins by Grant Point free?

Skeins by Grant Point is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Needlepoint Studio or Skeins by Grant Point?

Needlepoint Studio is rated higher. Needlepoint Studio averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Skeins by Grant Point averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Needlepoint Studio or Skeins by Grant Point have ads?

Neither Needlepoint Studio nor Skeins by Grant Point shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Needlepoint Studio or Skeins by Grant Point?

Needlepoint Studio ships an update weekly, and Skeins by Grant Point every 3 days. Most recently, Needlepoint Studio was updated on October 30, 2026 and Skeins by Grant Point on October 24, 2026.

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