Comparison

Crochet Now vs Temp Blanket

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Crochet Now

Discover a wide range of crochet patterns for blankets, toys, and accessories for all ages. Learn new stitches and techniques with expert tutorials and inspiration from top designers.

Highlights
  • Crochet patterns for blankets, toys, and accessories
  • Expert step-by-step tutorials
  • In-depth technique guides
  • Designs from big name designers
  • Yarn inspiration
  • Digital magazine issues
Features
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Crochet Now is packed with crochet patterns you’ll love to make, from blankets and amigurumi toys to accessories for adults, children and babies. Every issue is packed with expert step-by-step tutorials to help you master the basics, plus in-depth technique guides to help you learn new stitches and stretch your skills. You’ll find stunning designs from big name designers and yarn inspiration to get you hooking tonight. You won’t find a fresher, more inspiring crochet magazine, so don’t miss out – get Crochet Now! ---------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase. -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. -If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

About

Temp Blanket

This app simplifies the creation of temperature blankets, quilts, and scarves for knitters, sewers, and crocheters. It automatically fetches historical temperature data for any location and allows customization of color ranges and date selections. The Pro version offers extended data fetching and flexible temperature increments.

Highlights
  • Automated temperature data fetching
  • Customizable color and fabric ranges
  • Flexible date range selection
  • Supports various temperature increments
  • Gap filling for missed days
  • iPad specific enhancements
Features
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Turn daily temperatures into a project full of color and memories. Temp Blanket makes it easier to plan and track temperature blankets, quilts, and scarves—whether you knit, crochet, or sew. Choose your location, date range, and temperature ranges, then assign colors or fabric photos to bring your project to life. Open the Temperatures tab to see the weather history and follow your progress, one day at a time. WORLDWIDE SUPPORT Create projects for locations around the world, with support for all countries and regions. Search for a city or place and select the matching location. Weather dates follow your selected location’s time zone, even when you’re somewhere else. MAKE IT YOURS WITH PRO • Retrieve historical temperatures for up to 365 days back or choose a date range within that period. • Create a project for a past calendar year. • Manage multiple projects. • Choose temperature increments of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 10 degrees. • Explore supported yarn brands, product lines, and shades. Choose a yarn line for your blanket and assign colors to each temperature range. • Use your own fabric photos for quilting and sewing projects. • Preview your blanket with your selected colors or fabrics. KEEP YOUR PROJECT UP TO DATE Visit the Temperatures tab to load the previous day’s temperatures automatically. Returning after a few days or weeks? Temp Blanket fills in the intervening days so you can pick up where you left off. DESIGNED FOR YOUR CRAFT Use Fahrenheit or Celsius, customize your temperature ranges, and mark completed days as you work. Enjoy an expanded experience on iPad, including wind-speed information in the Temperatures tab. From a year of everyday weather to a meaningful keepsake, Temp Blanket helps you spend less time gathering temperatures and more time creating. Use of this app is governed by Apple’s Standard Application End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Crochet Now1 screens
Temp Blanket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Temp Blanket at monthly against Crochet Now's every 23 months. Crochet Now's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Crochet Now sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $26.99 per 6 months and Temp Blanket sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Temp Blanket holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crochet Now has 40 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 75% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crochet Now ships an update every 23 months, Temp Blanket monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Crochet Now versus Temp Blanket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrochet NowTemp Blanket
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (40 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings40 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPractical Publishing International LtdOrestes Melgarejo

Customer experience

Crochet Now

All ratings40 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Temp Blanket

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Crochet Now

Subscriptions2
  • Crochet Now$26.996 Months
  • Crochet Now1 Month trial$44.991 Year
One-time8
  • 01 (id:799969)$6.99
  • Issue 2 (id:799970)$6.99
  • Issue 3 (id:799971)$6.99
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  • Issue 4 (id:799972)$6.99
  • Issue 5 (id:799973)$6.99
  • Issue 7 (id:799975)$6.99
  • Issue 8 (id:799976)$6.99
  • Issue 10 (id:799978)$6.99
2 purchases

Temp Blanket

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access$0.991 Month
  • Full Access$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Crochet Now free?
Crochet Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Temp Blanket free?
Temp Blanket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Crochet Now or Temp Blanket?
Temp Blanket is rated higher. Crochet Now averages 4.8 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Temp Blanket averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Crochet Now or Temp Blanket have ads?
Neither Crochet Now nor Temp Blanket shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crochet Now or Temp Blanket?
Crochet Now ships an update every 23 months, and Temp Blanket monthly. Most recently, Crochet Now was updated on November 2, 2026 and Temp Blanket on November 12, 2026.

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