WP.Craftsman vs KnitReader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
KnitReader
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Load your knitting or crochet chart as an image or PDF and easily keep track of which row you're on. [How to use] 1. Import a chart (image or PDF) from your photo library or Files 2. Set up row positions with drag & pinch, or let Auto Fit find the rows in your image 3. Tap + to advance, − to go back [Features] · Row marker: highlights your current row · Auto Fit: detects the rows in your chart image and fits them one by one · Check count: tracks your total row progress · Handwriting: write notes while viewing your chart · Project saving: save and resume your work anytime · iCloud sync: continue your progress on iPhone and iPad · KnitStock: open charts you registered in KnitStock [Paid plans (one-time purchase, no subscription)] · Circle, oval and column settings: works with round yokes and charts knitted in the round · Simple counters: up to 5 custom counters for rows, stitches and more · Alerts: get notified when you reach a set row or count · Dot Mode: color the grid like pixel art Starter Plan: all features + save up to 5 projects Premium Plan: all features + save up to 50 projects (Free: save 1 project)
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Verdict
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
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.
WP.Craftsman ships an update every 2 months, KnitReader weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WP.Craftsman | KnitReader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hisanori Yamashita | Yui Akiba |
In-app purchases
WP.Craftsman
- Remove Logo(~iOS15)$2.99
- Remove Ads.(~iOS14)$5.99
KnitReader
- Starter Plan$0.99
- Premium Plan$2.99









