# FlorianiST vs ThreadBook

The clearest difference is price: FlorianiST at Free against ThreadBook's $14.99. FlorianiST also leads on iOS requirement (8.1 vs 17.1). ThreadBook's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (66% vs 29%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

FlorianiST is free to download; ThreadBook costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ThreadBook holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThreadBook has 52 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of FlorianiST's written reviews are positive against 66% of ThreadBook's.

FlorianiST ships an update every 9 months, ThreadBook monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlorianiST | ThreadBook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/florianist/id980586142/reviews) | **[4.2 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadbook/id1473738358/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **52** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **65.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#199** |
| Size | 37 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 17.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RNK Distributing](https://appshunter.io/developer/854705656) | [Software Miracles](https://appshunter.io/developer/455553681) |

## What reviewers say

### FlorianiST

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/florianist/id980586142)

This app provides a comprehensive guide to embroidery stabilizers, featuring written and video instructions for each product. It includes tools for selecting the right stabilizer, troubleshooting common issues, tracking supplies, and creating shopping lists. A dealer directory is also built-in.

**Highlights:** Product reference with written directions, Video tutorials for product usage, Stabilizer Advisor tool, Troubleshooting guide, Supply organizer, Shopping list creator, Dealer directory

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ThreadBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadbook/id1473738358)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Manage your sewing, needlework, and embroidery threads with a comprehensive digital library. Track your existing threads, create shopping lists, and find perfect color matches using advanced search or your device's camera. Instantly convert thread colors between brands and types.

**Highlights:** Extensive thread library (50,000+ threads), Track 'My Threads' and 'Shopping List', Search by thread number or color, Color matching via camera or photo, Instant cross-brand thread conversion, Automatic library updates, Cross-device synchronization

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlorianiST free?

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

### Is ThreadBook free?

ThreadBook costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FlorianiST or ThreadBook?

ThreadBook is rated higher. FlorianiST averages 3.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while ThreadBook averages 4.2 from 52 ratings.

### Do FlorianiST or ThreadBook have ads?

Neither FlorianiST nor ThreadBook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FlorianiST or ThreadBook?

FlorianiST ships an update every 9 months, and ThreadBook monthly. Most recently, FlorianiST was updated on September 19, 2026 and ThreadBook on October 7, 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.*