Comparison

Crochet Genius vs HookSnap

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

Head to head
About

Crochet Genius

Learn to crochet cute amigurumis and accessories with video tutorials. Track your progress with row counters, import patterns, and utilize free crocheting tools. Personalize designs and earn badges as you stitch.

Highlights
  • Video tutorials for crocheting
  • Amigurumi and accessory patterns
  • Multiple row counters
  • PDF and web pattern import
  • Free crocheting tools (gauge, unit, yarn converters)
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Progress tracking and badges
Features
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Crochet Genius is the best crocheting app to guide you while learning and crocheting very cute amigurumis and useful accessories : Cat amigurumi, bears, bunny... But also tablet clutch or trendy pillow are available in the app. Several crocheting tools will also help you crochet faster ! *** 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. *** Need inspiration? Amigurumi, mittens, pillow... All patterns are available for free in the app *** Just tell the app when you want to go to the next step. Your hands stay free for crocheting. *** You want to adapt a pattern with your own yarn ? There is all crocheting tools you need for it! a gauge adaptator, a unit converter and a yarn ball converter, for free! *** Personalize the design and size of your project. The pattern will adapt! *** Follow the step by step instructions, with the related tutorial video always available in one click if you need it *** Earn badges and keep track of your progress. You can see at any time how many stitches and rows you crocheted! 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

HookSnap

Transform crochet photos into step-by-step patterns with stitch counts and material suggestions. Features a 'Make Mode' for guided crafting and tools to adjust patterns for your specific yarn and hook. Organize your projects and track finished makes.

Highlights
  • Photo to pattern conversion
  • Round-by-round stitch counts
  • Material and yarn weight suggestions
  • Guided 'Make Mode'
  • Built-in row and stitch counter
  • Gauge and size adjustment tools
  • Project organization ('My Makes')
Features
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Snap a photo of any crochet piece and get the pattern, round by round. Saw a cute amigurumi, a granny square cardigan or a baby blanket you want to make? Take a photo, upload a screenshot or paste a link from your saved pins. HookSnap reads the stitches and writes out a step-by-step pattern you can follow, even as a beginner. FROM PHOTO TO PATTERN IN SECONDS - Snap a photo or pick one from your camera roll - Share a pin straight into HookSnap, or paste a link - Get materials, yarn weight, hook size and gauge - Every round written out with stitch counts in bold MAKE IT ONE ROUND AT A TIME - Make mode shows one round at a time in big, easy-to-read type - A built-in row and stitch counter remembers where you stopped - Tap any abbreviation (sc, hdc, inc, sc2tog) to see how to work it - Switch between US and UK crochet terms FITS YOUR YARN AND HOOK - Gauge tool resizes the whole pattern to your swatch - Hook and yarn converter for US, UK and metric sizes KEEP EVERY MAKE IN ONE PLACE - My Makes keeps every pattern you snap, sorted into making and finished - Snap your finished piece and see it side by side with the original GOOD TO KNOW Patterns are estimated from your photo. A photo has no scale, so sizes and counts are a starting point, not an exact copy of the original. Make a swatch first and use the gauge tool to fit the pattern to your yarn and hook. If you can see who designed a piece, please credit and support them. SUBSCRIPTION HookSnap Pro unlocks unlimited pattern snaps, make mode and the pattern tools. Choose a monthly or yearly plan. Some plans include a free trial; if you don't cancel before the trial ends, the subscription starts automatically. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14AN9lwxuWQN6YUPhaMmft_38anR5o3_knBWoCQKpNyo/edit?tab=t.0 Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14AN9lwxuWQN6YUPhaMmft_38anR5o3_knBWoCQKpNyo/edit?tab=t.xv3fkfoxzrfg

Screenshots

Crochet Genius4 screens
HookSnap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HookSnap at 5.0 against Crochet Genius's 4.3. HookSnap also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 12 months). Crochet Genius's advantage is ratings volume (64 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, 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. Crochet Genius sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year and HookSnap sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HookSnap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crochet Genius has 64 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crochet Genius ships an update every 12 months, HookSnap every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Crochet Genius versus HookSnap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrochet GeniusHookSnap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (64 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings64 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.4 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB78 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAnnapurnApp Technologies UG haftungsbeschranktYLIT VENTURES (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED

Customer experience

Crochet Genius

All ratings63 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral13.6%
Negative18.2%

HookSnap

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Crochet Genius

Subscriptions2
  • Premium7 Days trial$6.991 Year
  • Premium no trial$9.991 Year
One-time6
  • Bear pattern$1.99
  • Mitten Pattern$1.99
  • Shawl Pattern$1.99
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  • Deer Pattern$1.99
  • All Patterns. No Ads.$4.99
  • Restore backup$9.99
4 purchases

HookSnap

Subscriptions4
  • HookSnap Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • HookSnap Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • HookSnap Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • HookSnap Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Crochet Genius free?
Crochet Genius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HookSnap free?
HookSnap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Crochet Genius or HookSnap?
HookSnap is rated higher. Crochet Genius averages 4.3 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while HookSnap averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Crochet Genius or HookSnap have ads?
Crochet Genius shows ads; HookSnap does not.
Which is updated more often, Crochet Genius or HookSnap?
Crochet Genius ships an update every 12 months, and HookSnap every 10 days. Most recently, Crochet Genius was updated on November 2, 2026 and HookSnap on November 6, 2026.

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