Comparison

Knitting Genius vs Knit It

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

Knit It

Features
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Turn inspiration into a pattern. KnitIt helps you recreate knitted items you love. Upload a photo and get a structured knitting plan: what it is, how it’s constructed, what you’ll need, and the step-by-step instructions to make it. Features • Photo → step-by-step knitting instructions • Item detection (hat, mittens, socks, sweater, scarf, and more) • Materials: yarn weight + yardage note, needles, notions • Abbreviations explained (only what’s used) • Clean “one step per screen” reading experience • Save projects and come back anytime Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Knitting Genius4 screens
Knit It4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Knit It at none against Knitting Genius's shown. Knit It also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Knitting Genius's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases 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

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 Knit It sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knitting Genius ships an update every 6 weeks, Knit It every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Knitting Genius versus Knit It: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnitting GeniusKnit It
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (52 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings52 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnnapurnApp Technologies UG haftungsbeschranktKristina Makhianova

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

Knit It

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
2 purchases

Knit It

Subscriptions2
  • KnitIt Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • KnitIt Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Knitting Genius free?
Knitting Genius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Knit It free?
Knit It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Knitting Genius or Knit It have ads?
Knitting Genius shows ads; Knit It does not.
Which is updated more often, Knitting Genius or Knit It?
Knitting Genius ships an update every 6 weeks, and Knit It every 2 weeks. Most recently, Knitting Genius was updated on October 24, 2026 and Knit It on October 13, 2026.

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