Best Spool alternatives: apps like Spool: For Knitters

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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9 free apps
Updated November 2026

Looking for something like Spool? We've analyzed 10+ similar apps to help you find the best alternative. Each app is compared by ratings, features, and real user reviews, so you can make the right choice.

Top Alternatives to Spool

Knotty: Chart Companion#1

Knotty: Chart Companion by Yuhan Lee

Knit & crochet from any chart
Editor's Choice
🌟 Lifestyle
4.0(4 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps knitters and crocheters follow charts by displaying a movable window of the pattern. It converts chart images into interactive grids, allowing users to track their progress stitch by stitch.

Unraveled - Ravelry Companion#2

Unraveled - Ravelry Companion by Sofia Levin

Projects, Patterns & Stash
Strong Contender
🌟 Lifestyle
4.9(26 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Manage your knitting and crochet projects, browse patterns, and organize your crafting supplies. This app offers a streamlined interface for tracking progress, managing your queue, and discovering new inspiration. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with no ads or tracking.

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4
Garnly
Garnly
Garnly
The home of knitting
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
5
Knitandnote: Knitting App
Knitandnote: Knitting App
Knitandnote: Knitting App
Overview, Patterns, Tools ++
Free

This app simplifies knitting and crochet by organizing projects, offering a vast pattern library, and providing essential crafting tools. It also features an in-app yarn shop and a community for sharing creations.

Project organizationExpansive pattern libraryIn-app yarn shop
🌟 Lifestyle
(184)
free
6
Ravit - Ravelry on the hop
Ravit - Ravelry on the hop
Ravit - Ravelry on the hop
A knitting app for ravelry.com
$6.99

Discover knitting patterns and yarns, manage your projects and stash, and engage with online communities. Easily browse, favorite, and download patterns with powerful filtering options. Update project details and upload photos with editing tools, even offline.

Discover and favorite knitting patternsBrowse and filter patterns by craft, attributes, and moreManage yarn stash and check yardage for projects
🌟 Lifestyle
(6K)
free
7
knitCompanion knitting & more
knitCompanion knitting & more
knitCompanion knitting & more
Knit | Crochet | XStitch | +
Free

This app helps knitters and fiber artists track their projects with patented tools for easy progress monitoring. It works with any pattern, offline, and offers features like row tracking, custom markers, and voice commands to enhance the crafting experience.

Row and progress trackingProject countersRavelry & Dropbox linking
🌟 Lifestyle
(6.9K)
free with in-app purchases
8
StitchTally: Row Counter
StitchTally: Row Counter
StitchTally: Row Counter
Crochet & Knitting Essentials
Free

This app helps crafters easily track rows for crochet and knitting projects. Set goals, manage unlimited projects, and stay focused with a distraction-free interface. Syncs across devices and includes helpful tutorials and pattern lookups.

Unlimited project countersGoal setting and trackingFocus mode
🌟 Lifestyle
(294)
free with in-app purchases
9
Knit Row Counter
Knit Row Counter
Knit Row Counter
Knit & count your rows
Free

This app helps knitters track their progress with a simple row counter. It offers basic counting functions in its free version, with advanced features like multiple projects, pattern attachments, and yarn management available through a Pro subscription.

Tap to increment row countSwipe down to decrementLock against accidental touches
🌟 Lifestyle
(139)
freemium
10
Yarnly: Crochet Row Counter
Yarnly: Crochet Row Counter
Yarnly: Crochet Row Counter
Knitting & Stitch Tracker
Free

This app is a comprehensive tool for knitters and crocheters, offering project timers, advanced row counters, and a pattern viewer with rulers. It also helps manage yarn and materials, calculate costs, and suggests market prices. Seamlessly syncs with Ravelry projects across devices.

Project timerAdvanced row countersPattern viewer with rulers
🌟 Lifestyle
(69)
free with in-app purchases