# FlorianiCN vs Threadalog

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Threadalog at 85% against FlorianiCN's 33%. Threadalog also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). FlorianiCN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Threadalog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. FlorianiCN asks for nothing beyond the download.

Threadalog holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threadalog has 190 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of FlorianiCN's written reviews are positive against 85% of Threadalog's.

FlorianiCN ships an update every 3 months, Threadalog every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlorianiCN | Threadalog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/florianicn/id854705653/reviews) | **[4.8 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadalog-embroidery-sewing/id6448735432/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **190** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 48 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RNK Distributing](https://appshunter.io/developer/854705656) | [Deborah Glidden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563961825) |

## What reviewers say

### FlorianiCN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/florianicn/id854705653)

This app provides a detailed guide for using specific sewing machine needles. It includes fabric compatibility information, a tool to find local dealers, and features to manage your current needle inventory and desired items.

**Highlights:** Floriani Chrome needle reference, Fabric recommendations, Dealer locator, Needle organizer, Wish list

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Threadalog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadalog-embroidery-sewing/id6448735432)

Organize your needlework supplies and projects. Track threads, fabrics, beads, and patterns for cross stitch, embroidery, sewing, and more. Plan your projects, create shopping lists, and avoid buying duplicates.

**Highlights:** Inventory tracker for threads, fabric, beads, Project organizer and journal, Shopping list creation, Track progress on projects, Extensive thread catalog, Custom thread and item additions, Data backup and restore

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Threadalog Basic | $9.99 | per year |
| Threadalog Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro One-Time Purchase | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent for tracking threads and projects
- 👍 Organizes stash effectively
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive
- 👍 Great for shopping lists
- 👍 Supports multiple brands

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Manual addition to inventory after purchase
- 👎 Difficult to navigate for some users
- 👎 Limited information for some
- 👎 Missing specialty flosses and custom additions
- 👎 Does not include all thread brands (e.g., Isocord, RA poly)

**Reported bugs**

- Pro version not allowing picture download or project saving for one user
- Email link for suggestions not working for one user

**Requested features**

- Add specialty flosses (silk, variegated) and custom threads
- Ability to add Aidas and flosses not on lists
- Add discontinued colors to lists
- Quick add/delete skein by swiping
- Input needed for projects to see missing threads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlorianiCN free?

FlorianiCN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Threadalog free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FlorianiCN or Threadalog?

Threadalog is rated higher. FlorianiCN averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Threadalog averages 4.8 from 190 ratings.

### Do FlorianiCN or Threadalog have ads?

Neither FlorianiCN nor Threadalog shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FlorianiCN or Threadalog?

FlorianiCN ships an update every 3 months, and Threadalog every 5 days. Most recently, FlorianiCN was updated on October 4, 2026 and Threadalog on October 19, 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.*