Why Charge for Something So Basic?
For something as basic as tracking crochet rows, there are plenty of alternatives that don’t cost a dime. I don’t mind paying for extra features, but to charge for something as simple as this just doesn’t make sense. It’s even more frustrating for those of us who’ve been loyal users since the beginning. The app needs to offer a free option—at least for one project at a time. Charging for a core function that’s available elsewhere for free feels like a huge step backward.
I get that maintaining an app takes resources, but this feels like a money grab rather than an improvement. I’m really not happy with how this has been handled.
Forces you to join a subscription
Response from developer
We are sorry to hear your are upset. The counter part continued to be free to all the existing users which had the app installed previous to the update. On the paywall, there is a SKIP button in the upper right corner. If you still can't access your counters please send us an email at support@littlebitofuniverse.com and we can sort out the issue. Thank you
*sad face*
Response from developer
Hi Ramona, We are sorry the "5 days left" was confusing. Since you had the app installed previous to this update, you are a "Legacy user" and will continue to have access to the counters part of the app. Only the other screens will lock after 5 days, but it should not impact your counters. If this is not the case, please send us an email on support@littlebitofuniverse.com, and we can sort out your account. Thank you.
What about the legacy users??
I noticed the update but didn’t think twice about it until I came in to use it over the weekend, and now we have a paywall. I am disappointed by this change. I understand that the team offered the full app for the last two years, but three months to use the site for free is a nice gesture but…
I have projects that can eat that time for breakfast still want for more. I am not sure if the team considered offering something like allowing the legacy users to keep the counter for free but adding the paywall to other features and a paywall for everything to the newcomers. The name of the app is Crochet Counter, after all.
In conclusion, I am a maker as a hobby that doesn't sell what I created so the paywall is an issue for me no matter the cost. Free worked for me and if I used the other parts of the app and was selling I could see potentially paying towards a subscription. I hope the team takes the thoughts of legacy users into consideration. At this time I am with those who will need to figure out another method to track my work once I lose access to my counters.
Update
Response from developer
Hello, thanks for reaching out! Please create an account, and you should see all your previous counters restored (as long as the app is still installed). All existing users can skip the paywall and use the app for free for 3 months. We are sorry for any inconvenience. If you experience any further issues, please email us at support@littlebitofuniverse.com. We really appreciate you being part of the Crochet Counter family! 🧶
