Comparison

Knitting Genius vs Mnemosina knitting patterns

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

Head to head
About

Knitting Genius

Learn to knit with step-by-step tutorials and over 40 free patterns for various accessories. Personalize designs and sizes, track your progress with row counters, and access helpful knitting tools. Sync projects across devices with a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • 40+ free knitting patterns
  • Personalize design and size
  • Step-by-step tutorials
  • Progress tracking with badges
  • Multiple row counters
  • Import patterns (PDF/web)
  • Knitting tools (converter, gauge adaptor)
Features
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Knitting Genius is the perfect app to guide you while learning and knitting amazing accessories : ___ +40 Free Patterns ___ Choose what you want to knit : Scarf, mittens, baby shoes, pullover, bag and more... All patterns are available for free ! ___ Knit Unique Items ___ Personalize the design and size of your project. The pattern will adapt ! ___ Learn Knitting in 1 Hour ___ Follow the step by step instructions, with the related tutorial video always available in one click if you need it. You will learn fast and knit your first project within just a couple of hours! ___ Follow your Progress ___ Earn badges and keep track of your progress. You can see at any time how many stitches and rows you knitted ! ___ Rows counters ___ Have your own Pattern? Use our multiple row counters to keep track of your progress, decrease, designs... Import your pattern in PDF or from a web page to the Row Counter. Do you find most of them on Ravelry? The app let you go in 2 clicks to your library in order to import them easily. ___ Tools ___ All the knitting tools you need are in the app: unit converter, gauge adaptor... PRICE AND TERMS: The app does not require you to pay, but to be able to synchronise your projects on other devices, the app offers a premium subscription option $7.99 (USD) for a year. This price apply to United States residents. Prices may vary in other countries respecting your local currency exchange rate. Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account. At the end of the term, unless auto-renewables subscriptions are disabled, your subscription will automatically renew in your iTunes account. You will be charged for the regular price of your subscription within 24 hours prior to the end of the current term. You can turn off automatic renewal in your iTunes account settings at any time, but you must do so at least 24 hours before the end of the current term. Refunds will not be provided for the unused portion of any term. Privacy policy: http://tricoton2.pingou.fr/privacy.html terms, and conditions: http://tricoton2.pingou.fr/tos.html

About

Mnemosina knitting patterns

Easily adapt knitting patterns to your specific size and yarn thickness. Select from a variety of designs for men, women, and children, then input your measurements for custom calculations.

Highlights
  • Adjust patterns to your size
  • Men's, women's, and children's patterns
  • Calculate knitting gauge
  • Input personal measurements
  • Save customized patterns
Features
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Forget manual calculations. Mnemosina creates perfect patterns based on your measurements and knitting gauge. You just knit — the math is done for you. How it works? Choose a model from the catalog (sweater, cardigan, hat, etc.). Enter your measurements and knitting gauge. The app instantly generates a pattern and calculates the number of stitches and rows. What you get: - Perfect fit – The garment fits perfectly because the pattern is made for you. - Clear construction – Easy-to-read schematics and calculations you don't need to double-check. - Saves time – No calculators or drafts. Focus on your knitting. Everything for convenient knitting: Automatic calculations for hand knitting and knitting machines. A large library of free patterns: from sweaters and pullovers to hats, socks, and mittens. Access to an extended collection of premium patterns (purchased separately inside the app).

Screenshots

Knitting Genius4 screens
Mnemosina knitting patterns3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Knitting Genius at 4.2 against Mnemosina knitting patterns's 3.0. Knitting Genius also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 43%) and ratings volume (52 vs 6). Mnemosina knitting patterns's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Genius sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Mnemosina knitting patterns sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Knitting Genius holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knitting Genius has 52 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Knitting Genius's written reviews are positive against 43% of Mnemosina knitting patterns's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knitting Genius ships an update every 6 weeks, Mnemosina knitting patterns every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Knitting Genius versus Mnemosina knitting patterns: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnitting GeniusMnemosina knitting patterns
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (52 ratings) — better3.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews82.8% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings52 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnnapurnApp Technologies UG haftungsbeschranktYagzhova Anna

Customer experience

Knitting Genius

All ratings52 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive82.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative13.4%

Mnemosina knitting patterns

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

Bugs and requests

Knitting Genius

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Tutorial videos don't load
  • App crashes or closes unexpectedly
  • Update wiped user data/patterns
  • Zoom slider on PDFs is intrusive and difficult to manage
  • Voice control/input not working
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  • Synchronization between devices is slow
  • App doesn't open for some users
  • Pattern display not linked to row counter
  • Progression bar not updating
  • Freezing when a comment is on a PDF row
  • Marking projects as finished when they are not
  • No sound in tutorial videos
  • Voiceover accessibility issues (lack of labels)
  • Incorrect pattern sizing (e.g., sleeves too short)
  • Difficulty loading patterns from online sources
  • Inconsistent behavior with comments on PDF rows

Requested features

25 requests
  • Allow upgrading from a previous subscription
  • Make backup restoration free or cheaper
  • More free patterns/content
  • Ability to switch highlighter from horizontal to vertical
  • Add more advice for beginners (e.g., yarn size)
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  • Improve explanation of functions (e.g., hourglass, microphone icons)
  • Option to create own patterns
  • Solution for counting stitches in increasing shawls
  • Ability to connect with other users
  • Add sound to tutorial videos
  • Improve accessibility for voiceover users
  • Option to turn off the zoom slider for PDFs
  • More crochet-specific content
  • Improve voice control accuracy
  • Make row counters automatically count in the main counter
  • Allow adjusting needle size in patterns
  • Add an index at the beginning to see all steps
  • Allow tapping anywhere on the screen to add to the counter
  • Improve loading of patterns from online sources other than Ravelry
  • Expand app to Android tablets (Kindle)
  • Allow users to upload their own patterns more easily
  • Improve handling of comments on PDF rows
  • Make the app faster and more intuitive
  • Better display of patterns before starting
  • Option to start counters at 0 instead of 1

Mnemosina knitting patterns

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Knitting Genius

Subscriptions2
  • Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Premium$9.991 Year
One-time8
  • Socks pattern$2.99
  • Beanie$2.99
  • Pullover$2.99
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  • Cardigan$2.99
  • Baby Hoodie$2.99
  • Shawl$2.99
  • All patterns$4.99
  • Restore backup$9.99
11 purchases

Mnemosina knitting patterns

One-time11
  • Oversize$5.99
  • Pantyhose$5.99
  • Racerback$5.99
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  • Leggings$5.99
  • Oversize + pantyhose$9.99
  • Leggings + pantyhose$9.99
  • Racerback + oversize$9.99
  • Racerback + leggings$9.99
  • Racerback + pantyhose$9.99
  • Oversize+Leggings+Pantyhose$12.99
  • Racerback+oversize+leggings$12.99

Questions

Is Knitting Genius free?
Knitting Genius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mnemosina knitting patterns free?
Mnemosina knitting patterns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Knitting Genius or Mnemosina knitting patterns?
Knitting Genius is rated higher. Knitting Genius averages 4.2 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Mnemosina knitting patterns averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Knitting Genius or Mnemosina knitting patterns have ads?
Knitting Genius shows ads; Mnemosina knitting patterns does not.
Which is updated more often, Knitting Genius or Mnemosina knitting patterns?
Knitting Genius ships an update every 6 weeks, and Mnemosina knitting patterns every 2 months. Most recently, Knitting Genius was updated on September 23, 2026 and Mnemosina knitting patterns on August 19, 2026.

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