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! 🧶
it was PERFECT :(
Response from developer
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We truly appreciate your support and are glad you've enjoyed the app. We understand that changes like this can be disappointing, and we want to be as transparent as possible. For the past two years, the app has been completely free, but unfortunately, we can no longer afford to keep it running at no cost, as we also have ongoing expenses to maintain and improve it. To make the transition smoother, we provided a FREE 3-month period for existing users to continue using the original features, and there is also a SKIP BUTTON on the paywall. Our goal has always been to offer a valuable and well-maintained tool for crocheters, and we've worked hard to improve the app based on user feedback while keeping the subscription as affordable as possible at just $1.99. We truly hope you'll continue using the app, and we're always open to suggestions on how we can enhance your experience. Thank you for understanding, and for your review. Have a great day!
Very disappointed
Response from developer
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We truly appreciate your support and are glad you've enjoyed the app. We understand that changes like this can be disappointing, and we want to be as transparent as possible. For the past two years, the app has been completely free, but unfortunately, we can no longer afford to keep it running at no cost, as we also have ongoing expenses to maintain and improve it. To make the transition smoother, we provided a FREE 3-month period for existing users to continue using the original features, and there is also a SKIP BUTTON on the paywall. Our goal has always been to offer a valuable and well-maintained tool for crocheters, and we've worked hard to improve the app based on user feedback while keeping the subscription as affordable as possible at just $1.99. We truly hope you'll continue using the app, and we're always open to suggestions on how we can enhance your experience. Thank you for understanding, and for your review. Have a great day!
no longer simple and free
Response from developer
We’re really sorry to hear that you’re disappointed, and we completely understand where you're coming from. Crochet Counter was free for over two years, and during that time we’ve worked hard to improve it based on feedback from users like you. The recent update introduces new features and improvements, but we’ve made sure that the core functionality remains free for 3 months to allow a smooth transition. The paywall can be skipped, and all of your previous counters are still available. We didn’t take this decision lightly, maintaining and developing the app takes time, care, and resources, and we want to ensure its long-term future while continuing to add features users have requested. We truly value your support and thank you for being part of the Crochet Counter community.
Subscription Model?
Response from developer
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We truly appreciate your support and are glad you've enjoyed the app. We understand that changes like this can be disappointing, and we want to be as transparent as possible. For the past two years, the app has been completely free, but unfortunately, we can no longer afford to keep it running at no cost, as we also have ongoing expenses to maintain and improve it. To make the transition smoother, we provided a FREE 3-month period for existing users to continue using the original features, and there is also a SKIP BUTTON on the paywall. Our goal has always been to offer a valuable and well-maintained tool for crocheters, and we've worked hard to improve the app based on user feedback while keeping the subscription as affordable as possible at just $1.99. We truly hope you'll continue using the app, and we're always open to suggestions on how we can enhance your experience. Thank you for understanding, and for your review. Have a great day!
My passion is worth the cost of a pizza
Not free anymore
Response from developer
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We truly appreciate your support and are glad you've enjoyed the app. We understand that changes like this can be disappointing, and we want to be as transparent as possible. For the past two years, the app has been completely free, but unfortunately, we can no longer afford to keep it running at no cost, as we also have ongoing expenses to maintain and improve it. To make the transition smoother, we provided a FREE 3-month period for existing users to continue using the original features, and there is also a SKIP BUTTON on the paywall. Our goal has always been to offer a valuable and well-maintained tool for crocheters, and we've worked hard to improve the app based on user feedback while keeping the subscription as affordable as possible at just $1.99. We truly hope you'll continue using the app, and we're always open to suggestions on how we can enhance your experience. Thank you for understanding, and for your review. Have a great day!
Disappointed
Response from developer
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We truly appreciate your support and are glad you've enjoyed the app. We understand that changes like this can be disappointing, and we want to be as transparent as possible. For the past two years, the app has been completely free, but unfortunately, we can no longer afford to keep it running at no cost, as we also have ongoing expenses to maintain and improve it. To make the transition smoother, we provided a FREE 3-month period for existing users to continue using the original features, and there is also a SKIP BUTTON on the paywall. Our goal has always been to offer a valuable and well-maintained tool for crocheters, and we've worked hard to improve the app based on user feedback while keeping the subscription as affordable as possible at just $1.99. We truly hope you'll continue using the app, and we're always open to suggestions on how we can enhance your experience. Thank you for understanding, and for your review. Have a great day!
New update leaves mixed feelings
Response from developer
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We truly appreciate your support and are glad you've enjoyed the app. Related to the issue can you please give us more details? Please email us at support@littlebitofuniverse.com. We understand that changes like this can be disappointing, and we want to be as transparent as possible. For the past two years, the app has been completely free, but unfortunately, we can no longer afford to keep it running at no cost, as we also have ongoing expenses to maintain and improve it. To make the transition smoother, we provided a FREE 3-month period for existing users to continue using the original features, and there is also a SKIP BUTTON on the paywall. Our goal has always been to offer a valuable and well-maintained tool for crocheters, and we've worked hard to improve the app based on user feedback while keeping the subscription as affordable as possible at just $1.99. We truly hope you'll continue using the app, and we're always open to suggestions on how we can enhance your experience. Thank you for understanding, and for your review. Have a great day!
Not a fan of the subscription model
If you could just allow a free version with just stitch/row counting per project and let people subscribe to get the updated features, I’d certainly change me review to 5.
Response from developer
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We truly appreciate your support and are glad you've enjoyed the app. We understand that changes like this can be disappointing, and we want to be as transparent as possible. For the past two years, the app has been completely free, but unfortunately, we can no longer afford to keep it running at no cost, as we also have ongoing expenses to maintain and improve it. To make the transition smoother, we provided a FREE 3-month period for existing users to continue using the original features, and there is also a SKIP BUTTON on the paywall. Our goal has always been to offer a valuable and well-maintained tool for crocheters, and we've worked hard to improve the app based on user feedback while keeping the subscription as affordable as possible at just $1.99(of which we keep around 60%). We truly hope you'll continue using the app, and we're always open to suggestions on how we can enhance your experience. Thank you for understanding, and for your review. Have a great day!
Hate the update
Great app
Disappointed in the update
Response from developer
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We truly appreciate your support and are glad you've enjoyed the app. We understand that changes like this can be disappointing, and we want to be as transparent as possible. For the past two years, the app has been completely free, but unfortunately, we can no longer afford to keep it running at no cost, as we also have ongoing expenses to maintain and improve it. To make the transition smoother, we provided a free 3-month period for existing users to continue using the original features, and there is also a skip button on the paywall. Our goal has always been to offer a valuable and well-maintained tool for crocheters, and we've worked hard to improve the app based on user feedback while keeping the subscription as affordable as possible at just $1.99. We truly hope you'll continue using the app, and we're always open to suggestions on how we can enhance your experience. The app keeps the original functionality of all the counters, and users can still keep multiple counters in the same time, same as before. If this is not the case for you, please contact us at support@littlebitofuniverse.com, and we can sort any issues you have with the app. Thank you for understanding, and for your review. Have a great day!
IT WAS free but became*subscription only*
Response from developer
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We truly appreciate that you’ve enjoyed the app, and we understand that changes like this can be disappointing. Our goal has always been to provide a helpful and well-maintained tool for crocheters, and keeping the app running does come with ongoing costs. To ensure existing users weren’t disrupted, we provided a free 3-month period to continue using the original features.(There's a skip button on the paywall) We’ve also worked hard to make improvements based on feedback while keeping the subscription as affordable as possible. ($1.99) We hope you’ll give the app another chance, and we’re always open to suggestions on how we can improve your experience. Thank you for being part of our community! 💜
