Comparison

Knitting Chart vs Knitting Counter

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

Head to head
About

Knitting Chart

Design custom knitting and crochet patterns with a powerful drawing tool. Import existing patterns, track your progress with interactive modes, and convert designs into written instructions. Offers flexible layout options and cloud syncing for seamless workflow.

Highlights
  • Draw custom knitting and crochet patterns
  • Import PDF files from device or Ravelry
  • Working Mode with row counters and highlights
  • Convert charts to written instructions
  • Adjust chart layout for various knitting styles
  • Cloud syncing via iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive
  • Generate PDF charts
Features
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With Knitting Chart you can draw your own knitting and crochet patterns. Import PDF files from your device or Ravelry and keep track of your progress with the Working Mode, row counters or PDF highlights. Pay only once to unlock the Pro version, no subscriptions! You can draw square patterns, fair isle color or symbol designs and freeform crochet charts, which lets you place symbols anywhere you want. Convert your square charts to written instructions and place images to convert your canvas to a color chart. You can adjust your chart layout for knitting flat, in the round, corner to corner, machine knitting and even left handed. Save your files in iCloud, Dropbox or Google Drive for automatic syncing between devices. Enable the Working Mode if you’re ready to start knitting, this will lock your design and makes it easy to keep track of the current row and stitch. What does the Pro Version unlock? • Create as many files as you like • Unlock all tools • Convert images to color charts • Written instructions for designed charts • Create your own colors • Unlock all knit symbols • Create patterns up to 500x500 • Generate a PDF for your charts • Reuse designs by using the Designs Library • Export high resolution images • Draw text notes on top of PDF files • Adjust the gauge • Automatically generate a chart for non-mirrored double knitting • Use Siri with the Working Mode and row counters This version is free to give you the ability to try Knitting Chart before buying. Please upgrade to the Pro Version (pay once, no subscriptions) if you want to unlock all features and create as many charts as you like! Check out the YouTube Channel for video tutorials. Visit knitting-chart.com for known issues, faq and more. Please send an email to help@knitting-chart.com if you encounter any problems, have a question or request!

About

Knitting Counter

This app helps knitters track their progress with automatic stitch calculations and project management. It offers features like count history, step counting, and full-screen mode for ease of use. A premium plan unlocks advanced features like Apple Watch integration and pattern viewing.

Highlights
  • Count history
  • Automatic increase/decrease calculation
  • Multiple project tabs
  • Home screen widget
  • Apple Watch integration (premium)
  • Pattern viewer (premium)
Features
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The intuitive, feature-rich counter app made for knitters. Never lose track again — your count history shows every tap. Automatic stitch increase/decrease calculations keep even complex patterns moving smoothly. ■ Counter Features ・Count History — see your recent actions at a glance. No more "did I press that?" ・Rows / Stitches mode — switch freely to match what you're tracking ・Step setting — count by 1, 2, or 10 rows at a time ・Full-screen mode — landscape view for bigger buttons ・Sound feedback — satisfying click on every tap ・Long-press bulk count — quickly jump ahead multiple rows ■ Automatic Increase / Decrease Calculation Just set "increase X stitches every Y rows, repeat Z times" — the app calculates the stitch count for each row automatically. Perfect for raglan sleeves, sock gussets, necklines, and any shaping that requires increases or decreases. ■ Project Management ・Multiple tabs — manage front body, back body, and sleeves separately within one project ・Cover photo & notes — attach photos and memos to each project ・Progress display — set a target row count and track progress as a percentage ・Archive & duplicate — organize finished works, or reuse as a template ■ Handy Features ・Home screen widget — check your row count without opening the app ・Dark mode — perfect for late-night knitting sessions ・Backup — export / import to keep your data safe ・Social sharing — share your progress with friends ■ Premium Plan ・Apple Watch — count on your wrist without putting down your work. Real-time sync ・Pattern Viewer — floating mini counter over your PDF or image pattern ・Activity Log — visualize your daily knitting with a GitHub-style contribution graph ・AI Analysis — automatically suggests counter settings from your pattern (free users: 1 use) For knitting needles, crochet hooks, and amigurumi — everything you make. Metadata localized for 50 App Store locales. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Knitting Chart4 screens
Knitting Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Knitting Counter at 5.0 against Knitting Chart's 4.3. Knitting Chart's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Knitting Chart sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Knitting Counter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Knitting Counter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knitting Chart has 1.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knitting Chart ships an update every 10 days, Knitting Counter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Knitting Chart versus Knitting Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnitting ChartKnitting Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.3K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.5 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiet Hein van CleefKodai Hiradate

Customer experience

Knitting Chart

All ratings1,279 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews208 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral10.6%
Negative38.0%

Knitting Counter

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Knitting Chart

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • Pattern repeat not showing correctly
  • Unable to start new project
  • Icons missing
  • Files disappearing
  • Freezing when adding custom colors
Show 14 more
  • Crashing when saving charts as image
  • Crashes when moving/zooming/changing color
  • Palette disappearing
  • Inability to resize symbols
  • Buttons not rendering
  • Charts not printing or saving as image
  • Random dots when using Apple Pencil
  • Green marker disappearing in knitting preview
  • Inability to shift chart view
  • Cropping chart unintentionally
  • Inability to deselect selected boxes
  • Inability to scroll to chart edges when zoomed in
  • Crashes when trying to open new chart or change chart size
  • Inability to add knitting stitches to chart

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add 3D projects
  • Adjust for gauge
  • Increase rows and columns
  • Sync between devices
  • Add crochet symbols
Show 6 more
  • Add ability to move charts
  • Add multiple row counters
  • Add ability to annotate patterns
  • Add desktop version
  • Add dark mode
  • Add advanced analytics dashboard

Knitting Counter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Knitting Chart

One-time1
  • Knitting Chart Pro$19.99
2 purchases

Knitting Counter

Subscriptions2
  • プレミアムプラン14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Plan (Annual)14 Days trial$29.901 Year

Questions

Is Knitting Chart free?
Knitting Chart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Knitting Counter free?
Knitting Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Knitting Chart or Knitting Counter?
Knitting Counter is rated higher. Knitting Chart averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Knitting Counter averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Knitting Chart or Knitting Counter have ads?
Neither Knitting Chart nor Knitting Counter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Knitting Chart or Knitting Counter?
Knitting Chart ships an update every 10 days, and Knitting Counter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Knitting Chart was updated on September 24, 2026 and Knitting Counter on September 9, 2026.

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