# Threads Magazine

> Lifestyle

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id553196742](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id553196742)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id553196742`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Taunton Interactive
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (319 ratings)
- **Version:** 26.0.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-26
- **First published:** 2012-08-29
- **Size:** 96 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/threads-magazine/id553196742)
- **Website:** [https://www.threadsmagazine.com](https://www.threadsmagazine.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.aimmedia.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.aimmedia.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Threads Magazine on iPad delivers comprehensive garment-sewing instruction for beginners to advanced sewers, with linkable and searchable content, technique videos, slideshows, and new trends. A free sample issue is included.

Subscriptions are available, including auto-renew options. Print subscribers can access digital editions at no extra cost by signing in. Details: One-year (6 issues) $32.99; two months (1 issue) $5.99; single copies $6.99. Terms and privacy policy apply.

## Rankings

- #87,509 — Overall

## Review summary

Threads Magazine's iPad app offers excellent sewing content and convenient digital access to back issues, making it great for on-the-go reading. However, users report persistent login and purchase restoration problems, unreliable downloads and updates, and slow performance. Content access can be disrupted after upgrades, and support is often unresponsive. Ads and buy prompts further hamper usability. Overall, the content is strong, but the app’s reliability and account management require significant improvement.

### Pros

- Rich, valuable sewing content with tips and tutorials.
- Digital iPad access with back issues available for reference.
- Reading on the go is convenient for travel and waiting appointments.
- Longstanding, trusted magazine with sustained value.

### Cons

- Frequent login/authentication problems and failed restoration of purchases.
- Reliability/update issues: app not updated for current iOS, slows down iPad, downloads hang.
- Inconsistent access to content after upgrades; previous purchases disappear or are not restored.
- Poor customer support / unresponsive help when seeking assistance.
- Ads and prompts to buy disrupt the reading experience; cluttered user interface.

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