StitchEven vs Knitting Helper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StitchEven
This utility app helps knitters calculate even increases and decreases for their projects. It includes a list of common abbreviations and a stitch counter to aid in complex patterns and buttonhole placement.
- Even increase and decrease calculation
- Stitch counter
- List of knitting abbreviations
- Buttonhole placement guidance
- Intuitive interface
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StitchEven does the knitting calculations for you, so your increases, decreases and buttonholes come out evenly every time. Fast, simple and intuitive, made by a knitter for knitters. Enter your stitches and the app works out a clear, ready-to-knit instruction: • Even increases and decreases, spread as evenly as possible across the row, in the round or worked flat. • Buttonholes, evenly spaced along an edge. • Gauge: cast on the right number of stitches for a desired width, or convert a pattern to your own gauge. • A built-in list of abbreviations, so the instructions are easy to read. Follow the instruction step by step: tap to advance, the current row lights up, and the screen stays awake while you knit. Choose the most precise distribution, or a simpler instruction that is quicker to follow. Made for knitters: • Six languages: English, Norwegian, Danish, German, French and Swedish. • No ads, no account, no data collection. • Works completely offline. Questions, tips or need help? Contact info@knitime.com. From KniTime. Happy knitting!
Knitting Helper
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KnittingHelper lays out how to evenly increase or decrease the number of stitches in a row to shape the item. It also explains the decrease/increase sequence. Ideal for both beginners and exerienced knitters. Easy-to-use function for keeping count of your progress.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Knitting Helper at Free against StitchEven's $2.99. StitchEven's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Knitting Helper is free to download; StitchEven costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
StitchEven ships an update every 2 months, Knitting Helper every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StitchEven | Knitting Helper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tone Aurora | Kristoffer Bjoernvik |
In-app purchases
StitchEven
No in-app purchases
Knitting Helper
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is StitchEven free?
Is Knitting Helper free?
Do StitchEven or Knitting Helper have ads?
Which is updated more often, StitchEven or Knitting Helper?
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