# Purlaine – Knit Row Counter — Knitting & crochet tracker

> Knitting & crochet tracker (iPhone/iPad app by Philippe Frey.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purlaine-knit-row-counter/id6822807661 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Philippe Frey](https://appshunter.io/developer/6815301373)
- Category: Lifestyle, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), American English
- Released: 2026-10-29
- Data updated: 2026-11-06

## What is Purlaine?

Never lose your row again.

Purlaine is a calm, simple row counter for knitting and crochet. The whole screen is one big button: tap anywhere to count a row, even while your eyes stay on your stitches.

COUNT WITHOUT THINKING
• Tap anywhere for +1, with gentle haptic feedback
• −1 and undo when you tapped by mistake
• Set the count to any number
• The screen stays awake while you work
• Every tap is saved right away, so your count is safe even if the app closes

REPEATS
• A second counter for your pattern repeat: "Row 3 of 8, repeat 5"

COUNTING AIDS (all optional, off by default)
• Target row with a thin progress bar: "Row 14 of 20"
• Pattern hint: see if the next row is knit or purl
• Stitch counter: count stitches, the row moves on by itself
• Extra counter with your own name
• Reminders: "Row 40: decrease" or "every 6 rows: increase"

NEVER COUNT BY MISTAKE
• Lock counting with one tap, so a pocket or your lap can't change your row

WHERE WAS I?
• Optional stitch reminder: remember whether a knit or a purl stitch comes next when someone interrupts you

YOUR PROJECTS
• Name, photo or icon, and notes for each project
• Your row on the Home Screen with a widget
• Mark projects as finished, and pick them up again anytime

MADE TO LOOK GOOD
• Liquid Glass design
• 9 themes, light and dark mode
• Works with large text, VoiceOver and Reduce Motion
• English and German

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
• No account, no ads, no tracking
• No data is collected. Your projects stay on your iPhone.

FREE
• Up to 3 projects in total, one active at a time
• Pearl, Midnight and Cherry themes
• Home Screen widget that shows your row
• Counting is never locked behind a paywall

PURLAINE PRO
• Unlimited projects
• All 9 themes
• Count from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island (Live Activity)
• +1 right in the widget
• Pattern hint, stitch counter and reminders
• Count with the Action button, Shortcuts and Siri

Purlaine Pro is available as a monthly subscription with a 7-day free trial, or as a one-time lifetime purchase.

Subscription info: Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, or at the end of the free trial. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Any unused part of a free trial ends when you buy a subscription.

Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/purlaine/terms
Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/purlaine/privacy
Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purlaine Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purlaine Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Is Purlaine safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Purlaine.

## Is Purlaine legit?

Purlaine – Knit Row Counter appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Purlaine is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2026-11-02

New in Purlaine 1.2.1:

• A fresh, clearer Pro screen that shows what you get at a glance, and a little thank-you after your purchase

• Small improvements and fixes

### 1.2 — 2026-10-31

New in Purlaine 1.2:
• 9 themes, each with its own color: Pearl is now a clean white-gray, Cherry is free, and Terracotta and Mocha are new (Pro)
• Easier to read: better contrast in every theme, light and dark
• Better with large text and VoiceOver
• Widgets look great on a tinted Home Screen, with bigger buttons in the Live Activity
• Many small improvements and fixes

### 1.1 — 2026-10-30

New in Purlaine 1.1: • Count from your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with a Live Activity (Pro) • Counting aids, all optional: target row with progress, pattern hint (next: knit or purl), stitch counter, extra counter (Pro features marked) • Reminders at a row, like "Row 40: decrease" or "every 6 rows: increase" (Pro) • Short tips when you start • Edit projects more easily, and keep knitting on finished projects • Clearer purchase screen

Everything new is off by default, so your counter stays as calm as before.

### 1.0 — 2026-10-29

No release notes.

## More apps by Philippe Frey

- [Clarent – Minimal Todo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clarent-minimal-todo/id6815301371)
- [Kreidezeit – Teacher Planner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kreidezeit-teacher-planner/id6819805938)

All apps by Philippe Frey: https://appshunter.io/developer/6815301373

## Related topics

[stitch counter apps for knitting](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/stitch-counter-apps-for-knitting)

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