Best Knitting Buddy alternatives: apps like Knitting Buddy

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
7 free apps
Updated November 2026

Knitting Buddy is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Knitting Buddy

Countastic | Multi-counter#1

Countastic | Multi-counter by Sylvain Huon

Knitting, Crochet, Needlepoint
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
3.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app is a customizable counting tool designed for needlework projects like knitting, crochet, and cross-stitch. It allows users to track rows, stitches, or other project elements with an unlimited number of counters and offers features like PDF/image import and ruler guides.

StashBot: Knitting & Crochet#2

StashBot: Knitting & Crochet by Applorium Ltd

Yarn Calculator, Knit Counter
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.8😊(328 ratings)
$4.99
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This app helps knitters and crocheters calculate precise yarn quantities needed for projects, preventing overspending or underbuying. It supports various garment types, sizes, and provides requirements in both yards and meters.

What We Love

  • 👍 Handy for yarn shopping
  • 👍 Useful for spontaneous purchases
  • 👍 Great for estimating yardage
  • 👍 Saves money on excess yarn
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 👍 Accurate estimations
  • 👍 Helpful for designers
  • 👍 Works on phone
  • 👍 Clear display
  • 👍 Intuitive design
  • 👍 Quick calculations
  • 👍 Good for beginners
  • 👍 Replaces physical tools
  • 👍 Good for stash management
  • 👍 Supports metric units

Room to Improve

  • 👎 Limited stitch/inch options
  • 👎 No yarn weight input
  • 👎 Doesn't calculate skein quantity
  • 👎 Inaccurate yardage calculations (reported)
  • 👎 Limited project options
  • 👎 High price for limited features
  • 👎 Not updating for newer iPhones (older reviews)
  • 👎 Doesn't work on older iOS versions (older reviews)
StitchEven#3

StitchEven by Tone Aurora

Knitting math made simple
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
3.4(5 ratings)
$2.99
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This utility app helps knitters calculate even increases and decreases for their projects. It includes a list of common abbreviations and a stitch counter to aid in complex patterns and buttonhole placement.