# Crochet Genius vs HookSnap

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.

Both are free to download. Crochet Genius sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year and HookSnap sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crochet Genius | HookSnap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crochet-genius-crocheting/id1358651644/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hooksnap-crochet-patterns/id6818313643/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 98 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AnnapurnApp Technologies UG haftungsbeschrankt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227854970) | [YLIT VENTURES (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866859957) |

## What reviewers say

### Crochet Genius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crochet-genius-crocheting/id1358651644)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | per year |
| Premium no trial | $9.99 | per year |
| Bear pattern | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mitten Pattern | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shawl Pattern | $1.99 | one-time |
| Deer Pattern | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Patterns. No Ads. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Restore backup | $9.99 | one-time |


### HookSnap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hooksnap-crochet-patterns/id6818313643)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HookSnap Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| HookSnap Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| HookSnap Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| HookSnap Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| HookSnap Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*