Comparison

WP.Craftsman vs KnitReader

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

Head to head
About

WP.Craftsman

Easily create unique wallpapers that avoid being obscured by app icons. Personalize your device's home and lock screens with custom designs that make your phone more attractive. Transform your device with one-of-a-kind visuals.

Highlights
  • Create unique wallpapers
  • Avoid icon obstruction
  • Personalize home screen
  • Customize lock screen
  • Easy design steps
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This app will help you create your own wallpaper. I think it’s not cool that the favorite wallpaper is hidden by the icon. EX. dog's photo -> dog's eyes often are hidden by App icons. family photo -> family's faces always are hidden by App icons. night photo -> a night scene with beautiful moon are disturbed with App icons. With this application,You can easily create unique wallpapers that no one has ever seen. Moreover, you can create cool wallpapers that are not hidden by icons. By the home screen and Lock screen made with this application, your device will be changed into more attractive one. You can make home(or lock) screen wallpaper by some easy steps.

About

KnitReader

Features
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Load your knitting chart image and easily keep track of which row you're on. 【How to use】 1. Import a chart image from your photo library 2. Set up row positions with drag & pinch 3. Tap + to advance, − to go back 【Features】 · Row markers: highlights your current row in yellow · Check count: tracks your total row progress · Handwriting: write notes while viewing your chart · Project saving: save and resume your work anytime · iCloud sync is now supported [Premium Plan] · One-time purchase, no subscription · Row settings support not only squares but also circles and ovals · Vertical row settings are now available. · After configuring square and vertical settings, you can fill with dot mode. · Expand save slots from 1 to 50 · Simple Counter: Add standalone counters or linked counters · Notifications: Set notifications for each counter — change row color or display a custom message via dialog 【Starter Plan】 ・All features are the same as the Premium Plan ・Project save slots expanded from 1 to 5

Screenshots

WP.Craftsman4 screens
KnitReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: KnitReader at none against WP.Craftsman's shown. KnitReader also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). WP.Craftsman's advantage is iOS requirement (13.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. WP.Craftsman sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and KnitReader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WP.Craftsman ships an update every 2 months, KnitReader weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
WP.Craftsman versus KnitReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWP.CraftsmanKnitReader
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHisanori YamashitaYui Akiba

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WP.Craftsman

One-time2
  • Remove Logo(~iOS15)$2.99
  • Remove Ads.(~iOS14)$5.99
2 purchases

KnitReader

One-time2
  • Starter Plan$0.99
  • Premium Plan$2.99

Questions

Is WP.Craftsman free?
WP.Craftsman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KnitReader free?
KnitReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WP.Craftsman or KnitReader have ads?
WP.Craftsman shows ads; KnitReader does not.
Which is updated more often, WP.Craftsman or KnitReader?
WP.Craftsman ships an update every 2 months, and KnitReader weekly. Most recently, WP.Craftsman was updated on September 17, 2026 and KnitReader on August 23, 2026.

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