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Threaded vs Rindraw

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Threaded compared with Rindraw
DetailThreaded logo ThreadedRindraw logo Rindraw
What it doesTurn photos into stitchable cross stitch and needlepoint patterns A drawing and painting app for iPad, iPhone and Mac where every stroke stays editable
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Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree plan includes full editor, photo-to-pattern conversion, DMC and Anchor thread matching, and one saved design up to 100 x 100 stitches. Pro: $15/month billed monthly or $10/month billed yearly ($120/year). $12.99 once, no subscription. One purchase covers iPad, iPhone and Mac.
Key features
  • Photo-to-pattern conversion that creates gridded cross stitch charts
  • Color matching across 49 real thread libraries including DMC, Anchor, Madeira, and Cosmo
  • Exact stitch and skein counts for every color
  • Print-ready PDF charts with named-thread legend and symbol grids
  • Hand-editing tools including magic wand select, text, shapes, and fill
  • Supports both cross stitch and needlepoint on various fabric counts and canvas meshes
  • Works in web browser on Mac, Windows, Chromebook, and iPad with no installation
  • Skeins calculator and progress tracking in Pro plan
  • Strokes stay editable: recolor, bend, scale and warp without losing sharpness
  • Over 300 brushes from 36 sets with pressure, tilt and barrel roll support
  • Import and use Procreate and Photoshop brushes
  • Layers with groups, masks, blend modes and adjustment layers
  • Pages and frames on one canvas for comics and storyboards
  • Animation with frames, onion skins and playback
  • Paint on 3D models in OBJ and USDZ format
  • Export to PNG, JPEG, HEIC, JPEG XL, TIFF and PSD with CMYK for print
  • Symmetry and mirroring tools
  • Undo history that survives closing the app
What makes it different
  • Color-matched to 49 real thread brands you can actually buy
  • Exact stitch counts prevent running out of thread mid-project
  • Print-ready PDF charts made for the armchair, not the screen
  • Strokes remain fully editable after drawing, unlike other apps that flatten to pixels
  • One-time purchase with no subscription covers iPad, iPhone and Mac
  • Seamless import of files, brushes and palettes from Procreate and Photoshop
  • Works offline with no account, advertising or tracking
  • Redraws strokes at any export size to maintain sharpness
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DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check2 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)10
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