Comparison

Warp Visualizer vs Weave Designer

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

Head to head
About

Warp Visualizer

Design intricate weaving patterns for various techniques like complementary warp pickup and double weave. The app includes a library for organizing charts and a weaving tracker to keep your place during the creation process. It offers robust editing tools and local data storage for offline use.

Highlights
  • Design warp-faced weaving patterns
  • Organize charts with folders and search
  • Weaving tracker for current row
  • Advanced color editing tools
  • Combine and duplicate chart elements
  • Offline data storage
  • Supports Apple Pencil and Dark Mode
Features
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Warp Visualizer is an app for your iPad / iPhone that improves the way you create designs for warp faced weaving including complementary warp pickup, pebble weave, supplementary weft, double weave, inkle bands and simple warp floats. Once you’ve created your design, the Weaving Tracker lets you focus on weaving while Warp Visualizer does all the counting and keeps track of your current row for you. Library features + Organize your chart library using folders. Easily drag and drop to reorganize. + Thumbnail of each chart makes it easy to find a specific chart + Search library easily, finding folders, charts and weaving projects whose name matches the search text + Sort by name, width, height, created date, updated date, number of charts. + Share full sized image of your chart. Great for use on social media like Ravelry or Instagram + Share the actual chart file with other Warp Visualizer users, including a thumbnail when sharing via email + Bulk export backups of your chart files to store elsewhere Editing Features + Change colors by tapping blocks, or use paint mode to change colors anywhere you touch while dragging your finger/stylus/pencil + Fill selection with color + Add columns / rows + Duplicate or flip columns / rows + Duplicate selected motif + Nudge a selection up/down to get perfect placement + Vertical guidelines with custom spacing + Customize colors for the whole chart, or for specific columns. Colors can be selected using HSB sliders or entered using color hex codes. + Combine charts to create new variations quickly + Multiple levels of undo/redo while editing + Lock chart to prevent editing Weaving Tracker + Keep track in one or more charts inside Weaving Projects + Marks & remembers which row you’re currently weaving for each individual chart + Counts blocks of color in your current row + Move to next row by tapping large buttons in toolbar, anywhere on the screen, or using your keyboard + Create a repeat to constrain weaving to a subset of rows in that chart + View a thumbnail of the whole chart while weaving Other features + Stores data locally on device, does not require internet connectivity + Supports Dark Mode + Works with Apple Pencil For more information and support check out our Ravelry user group: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/knit-foundry-user-group

About

Weave Designer

Features
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Weave Designer is an app that allows you to easily create and edit weaving drafts used in hand weaving directly on your smartphone. By setting the shafts, treadles, and tie-up, you can simulate complex weaving patterns (drawdowns) in real time. Because you can visually review and fine-tune your drafts as you work, it becomes much easier to imagine the finished fabric before doing a test weave. The app lets you design while understanding the structure of the weave, making it useful for everyone from beginners to experienced weavers. In addition, its smartphone-friendly interface allows you to quickly turn ideas into designs anytime—whether you’re on the go or taking a short break during your work. [Key Features] - Create Weave Drafts: Intuitively edit threading, tie-ups, and treadling with simple tap operations. - Real-time Preview: Instantly see how changes affect the weave pattern. - Thread Color Settings: Customize individual colors for both warp and weft threads. - Flexible Customization: Freely configure the number of heddles, weaving width, and treadles to match various looms. - PDF Export: Save, share, and print your weave drafts as PDF files. [Basic Usage] 1. Set the number of heddles and weaving width when creating a new design. 2. Tap the grids to input threading and tie-ups. 3. Use the "+" button at the bottom right to add weft rows and select the treadle to use. 4. Use the magnifying glass buttons to zoom in/out and check the overall pattern.

Screenshots

Warp Visualizer4 screens
Weave Designer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Weave Designer at Free against Warp Visualizer's $19.99. Weave Designer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Warp Visualizer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

Weave Designer is free to download; Warp Visualizer costs $19.99 up front. Weave Designer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Warp Visualizer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Warp Visualizer ships an update every 4 months, Weave Designer weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Warp Visualizer versus Weave Designer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWarp VisualizerWeave Designer
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKnit Foundry LLCtakayuki ohyama

In-app purchases

None

Warp Visualizer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Weave Designer

Subscriptions1
  • Ad-Free (Annual Plan)$3.991 Year

Questions

Is Warp Visualizer free?
Warp Visualizer costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Weave Designer free?
Weave Designer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Warp Visualizer or Weave Designer have ads?
Weave Designer shows ads; Warp Visualizer does not.
Which is updated more often, Warp Visualizer or Weave Designer?
Warp Visualizer ships an update every 4 months, and Weave Designer weekly. Most recently, Warp Visualizer was updated on September 21, 2026 and Weave Designer on September 22, 2026.

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