Best Knitwise alternatives: apps like Knitwise

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
8 free apps
Updated November 2026

Knitwise 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 Knitwise

Knitting Counter for Watch#1

Knitting Counter for Watch by RITO MURASE

A Simple Knitting Counter
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
5.0(1 ratings)
Free

Easily track your knitting progress with this simple counter tool. Count rows up or down by tapping the display or using the Digital Crown, all without interrupting your work. Customize counter names, target counts, and colors.

Knitting Buddy 2#2

Knitting Buddy 2 by Colorwork Apps

A cloud-based Knitting Tracker
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.5(11 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app helps knitters and crocheters track their projects, yarn stash, and tools. It allows you to store patterns, photos, and notes for each project, and manage your needles and hooks. Cloud sync ensures your data is available across all your devices.

StashBot: Knitting & Crochet#3

StashBot: Knitting & Crochet by Applorium Ltd

Yarn Calculator, Knit Counter
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.8😊(325 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)

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Knitting - Crochet Row Counter
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This app helps knitters and crocheters track rows, stitches, and pattern repeats with two customizable counters. Manage multiple projects easily with a minimalist interface, freeing you from paper tracking.

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This app helps knitters track their progress with automatic stitch calculations and project management. It offers features like count history, step counting, and full-screen mode for ease of use. A premium plan unlocks advanced features like Apple Watch integration and pattern viewing.

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Cross Stitch Pattern Maker
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Design custom cross-stitch and needlepoint patterns from scratch or by importing images. Features include a vast color palette, image effects, and a mark-up tool to track your progress. Easily export and organize your creations.

Import images for pattern creationOver 400 colors availableImage effect slider for reproduction
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