Knitting Chart vs Knitting Counter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
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.
- Count history
- Automatic increase/decrease calculation
- Multiple project tabs
- Home screen widget
- Apple Watch integration (premium)
- Pattern viewer (premium)
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Knitting Chart | Knitting Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (1.3K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Piet Hein van Cleef | Kodai Hiradate |
Customer experience
Knitting Chart
Knitting Counter
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
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- 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
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- 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
Knitting Chart
- Knitting Chart Pro$19.99
Knitting Counter
- プレミアムプラン14 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Premium Plan (Annual)14 Days trial$29.901 Year
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