# X vs Threadalog

The clearest difference is price: Threadalog at Free against X's $2.99. Threadalog also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (85% vs 63%). X's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#181 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Threadalog is free to download; X costs $2.99 up front. Threadalog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. X asks for nothing beyond the download.

Threadalog holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 1.4K ratings behind it against 193, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of X's written reviews are positive against 85% of Threadalog's.

X ships an update every 2 months, Threadalog every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Threadalog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-stitch-app/id906882968/reviews) | **[4.8 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadalog-embroidery-sewing/id6448735432/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 193 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#181** | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PerformTec Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/906882971) | [Deborah Glidden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563961825) |

## What reviewers say

### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-stitch-app/id906882968)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Manage your cross-stitch projects, supplies, and shopping lists with this intuitive app. Track project progress, organize your thread and chart stash, and prepare for your next crafting purchase. Access your data across devices with cloud synchronization.

**Highlights:** Project tracking and journaling, Cross-stitch stash inventory, Shopping list creation, Cloud synchronization, Customizable home screen, Data sharing options

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helps organize cross stitch inventory
- 💡 Useful for avoiding duplicate purchases
- 🌟 Great tool for stitchers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Missing thread colors/designers
- 🔍 Difficult to add/search for threads
- 🔍 Limited designer/chart options
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Inventory disappearing after updates
- Saving/loading issues
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- Add ability to add custom designers/threads
- Improve search and inventory management
- Add progress photos for projects
- Categorize charts/kits
- Add bead inventory


### Threadalog

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

Manage your needlework supplies and projects with this comprehensive inventory and organization tool. Track threads, fabrics, beads, and patterns for various crafts. Plan your projects, create shopping lists, and avoid duplicate purchases.

**Highlights:** Track thread, fabric, beads, and patterns, Create shopping lists, Plan and journal projects, Search and sort inventory, Supports numerous thread brands, Add custom threads and notes

**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 X free?

X costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Threadalog free?

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

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

Threadalog is rated higher. X averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Threadalog averages 4.8 from 193 ratings.

### Do X or Threadalog have ads?

Neither X nor Threadalog shows ads.

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

X ships an update every 2 months, and Threadalog every 5 days. Most recently, X was updated on October 29, 2026 and Threadalog on October 30, 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.*