# knitCompanion knitting & more vs Patternum

The clearest difference is rating: knitCompanion knitting & more at 4.8 against Patternum's 3.4. knitCompanion knitting & more also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (6.9K vs 25). Patternum's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.4). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. knitCompanion knitting & more sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Patternum asks for nothing beyond the download.

knitCompanion knitting & more holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: knitCompanion knitting & more has 6.9K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of knitCompanion knitting & more's written reviews are positive against 55% of Patternum's.

knitCompanion knitting & more ships an update every 3 weeks, Patternum every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | knitCompanion knitting & more | Patternum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knitcompanion-knitting-and-more/id1058142783/reviews)** | [3.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patternum-pattern-creator/id1536002920/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **63.7% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Create2Thrive Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/906746602) | [AnnapurnApp Technologies UG haftungsbeschrankt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227854970) |

## What reviewers say

### knitCompanion knitting & more

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knitcompanion-knitting-and-more/id1058142783)

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.

**Highlights:** Row and progress tracking, Project counters, Ravelry & Dropbox linking, iCloud sync, Customizable settings, Magic markers, Voice commands

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Setup + Essentials | $29.99 | per year |
| Essentials | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent functionality
- 🗂️ Convenient pattern management
- 🧶 Helpful for complex knitting projects
- 🔍 Useful tools like row counters and highlighters
- 🔗 Integrates with Ravelry and cloud storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🤔 Steep learning curve, not very intuitive
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔌 High battery consumption
- 🌐 Lack of language support (French)

**Reported bugs**

- Importing PDFs causes app to hang
- Scrolling through PDFs causes crashes
- Subscription issues, app not recognizing purchases

**Requested features**

- Ability to sort/categorize patterns
- Sync across devices (iCloud, etc.)
- More tutorials and documentation
- Apple Watch integration
- Ability to edit counters and markers


### Patternum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patternum-pattern-creator/id1536002920)

Easily create interactive and responsive knitting and crochet patterns. Add detailed information, manage sizes, and generate charts with custom symbols. Share your creations as PDFs or within the app.

**Highlights:** Interactive pattern creation, PDF pattern export, Gauge, glossary, yarn, and needle details generator, Size management system, Customizable chart generator, Add text, images, and videos to patterns, Private and public pattern sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is knitCompanion knitting & more free?

knitCompanion knitting & more is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Patternum free?

Patternum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, knitCompanion knitting & more or Patternum?

knitCompanion knitting & more is rated higher. knitCompanion knitting & more averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while Patternum averages 3.4 from 25 ratings.

### Do knitCompanion knitting & more or Patternum have ads?

Neither knitCompanion knitting & more nor Patternum shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, knitCompanion knitting & more or Patternum?

knitCompanion knitting & more ships an update every 3 weeks, and Patternum every 6 months. Most recently, knitCompanion knitting & more was updated on October 29, 2026 and Patternum on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*