YarnBuddy User Reviews

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The best one

After trying out a number of knitting counters, this is the one I like the best. It has all the features I was looking for: intuitive, room for notes, pictures, date added automatically, easy-to-use counters, a place for customized needle descriptions, visually simple, and bonus: project counters can be handed-off to my Apple Watch. The developer is very responsive to questions and suggestions. Win-win all around.
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Minor freak out cuz updated the app and everything was gone.

Please add a note or something that a sync needs to occur after updating, and data should still be there!
Otherwise, I’ve been happy with the app. Just about to use it now that my data has returned… will update review once I’ve used it more!

Need fix asap

I have loved using this app but recently upon reopening the app, my projects won’t be there anymore, as if I never created them in the app. This is happening in the middle of the project and I lose all my row tracking because of it. This is not good, and I won’t be able to use this app anymore if this keeps happening. App is useless if it just deletes my project tracking whenever it pleases. Please fix this issue.
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Abysmal.

Seems like non-stop bugs using on my ipad. Initially I loved the app but all the performance issues mean I have to keep wiping and reinstalling. And reduced functionality if you choose not to back up using iCloud. After the app jamming and wiping all my info on other occasions finally giving up and pitching it and sticking with Ravelry.
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Response from developer

Hey, thanks for leaving this review (I mean it). I really want to make this app as solid as can be, and you're letting me know that it's definitely not there yet. I'd like to hear more about the performance issues you've experienced, as well as which version of iOS you're running on your iPad, so I can make it better in the future. If you'd like, you can reach me at feedback@beckyhansmeyer.com. Best, Becky

Great APP but crashes constantly

The App does everything you could possibly want it to - it’s change the game for row counting and managing your pattern. I want to give it 5 stars but it crashes constantly and randomly removes or adds rows so I can’t give it more than 3

Great & easy App

I have been using the app for 2 months and like having it always available, easy to input information and it keeps up with the location on pattern and row counter easy to use. I wish the notes could be copied on the pattern view or at least be able to have pulled up beside the pattern.(like the counter) Being able to write in the open space during pattern view Being able to edit a row alert and not reentering information Thanks for a great app! I upgraded to Pro. Update: I’m currently having problems with counter staying fixed. I’m using multiple counters and they keep moving. I’ve tried on both phone and iPad. The counters are linked to Total rows.
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Most useful crochet app yet

I’ve been searching for a long time and while there are a few little things that could be tweaked overall this is very useful and intuitive for my crochet projects. I’ve been using it for 6 weeks for all my projects and it is keeping me on track and organized. I love not having papers strewn everywhere. I think the yarn stash could be more detailed and better than it is but I love this program! If you knit or crochet and have multiple projects going, this will help you!
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Response from developer

Thanks so much for the review! :) I'd love to hear more about what you'd like to see added to the yarn stash. If you want to share your ideas, you can reach me at feedback@beckyhansmeyer.com. Cheers, Becky

Super useful app, but super buggy

I love this app and keep all my patterns in it, but it is soooo buggy. I have the single purchase paid version. I have it on my phone, ipad, and watch. The watch app is so buggy it’s useless. The phone and ipad don’t sync like they’re supposed to and haven’t for a very long while. On my ipad I have an error telling me that sync hasn’t updated to the cloud, but no help as to why or how to fix it. My usual fix for this app has been to un and re install it, but I’m not sure how long I’ve had this error and I don’t want to lose data. If it worked right, this would be an awesome app, but it doesn’t, so only three stars. The parts that work, work great!
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Response from developer

Hi there, thanks for the review! I'm really sorry for the sync issues you're having; those error codes come directly from Apple's iCloud sync service and they've been having a lot of strange, hard-to-diagnose issues lately. I'd like to hear more about the watch app bugs you've run into; if you'd like, you can reach me at feedback@beckyhansmeyer.com. Best, Becky

I Love It!

If there was just one app available to compliment your yarn and needlework projects - THIS WOULD BE IT!

Well worth the money.

Impressive!

Becky has put much thought into this program. It's a great way to organize yarn and tools, keep track of patterns and projects, count rows worked, find definitions while reading a pattern, and the list goes on.... Every knitter or crocheter should have this app!!

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