Comparison

Stash2Go II vs Needle Stash Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Stash2Go II

This app is a comprehensive mobile companion for Ravelry users, offering access to patterns, yarn stash management, project tracking, and community features. It provides an offline-first experience and seamless integration with your Ravelry account.

Highlights
  • Access Ravelry account on iOS
  • Browse millions of patterns
  • Manage yarn stash with photos
  • Track knitting/crochet projects
  • Multiple customizable row counters
  • Offline access to data
  • Community forums and friend activity
Features
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Stash2Go II is the complete Ravelry companion app for iPhone and iPad, rebuilt from the ground up to deliver a fast, modern, and reliable mobile experience for knitters and crocheters. YOUR RAVELRY, ON iOS Access your entire Ravelry account on iPhone and iPad. Browse millions of patterns, manage your yarn stash, track projects, connect with friends, and participate in the world’s largest knitting and crochet community — at home or on the go. DISCOVER & EXPLORE PATTERNS Search and browse millions of knitting and crochet patterns on Ravelry. Use advanced filters for craft type, difficulty, yarn weight, and category. Discover trending patterns and designers, save favorites, and build your personal pattern library with detailed information, ratings, photos, and designer profiles. SMART STASH MANAGEMENT Organize your complete yarn collection with detailed information. Add photos, notes, and specifications for each yarn. Filter by brand, weight, color, and fiber content. Track yarn usage and link yarn directly to your projects for better planning and progress tracking. PROJECT TRACKING Plan, manage, and complete your knitting and crochet projects with ease. Track project status, add multiple photos, record notes and pattern modifications, and link projects to patterns and yarn from your stash. All changes sync seamlessly with Ravelry. ROW COUNTERS & TOOLS Use multiple row counters at the same time for complex patterns. Counters can be customized for different pattern sections and persist across app sessions, so you never lose your place. Designed for comfortable use on iPhone and iPad. PERSONAL FEED (Optional, Beta) Discover patterns and projects tailored to your interests. The personal feed shows recommendations based on your favorites, stash, and activity. You can mark items as seen or not interested, and enable or disable the feed at any time in settings. COMMUNITY & FORUMS Browse Ravelry forums, follow friend activity, view project updates, and participate in discussions. Discover inspiration from the community and stay connected to fellow knitters and crocheters. OFFLINE-FIRST EXPERIENCE Access patterns, stash, projects, PDFs, and row counters even without an internet connection. Your actions are saved locally and automatically synced with Ravelry when you’re back online, ensuring a smooth and reliable iOS experience. SEAMLESS RAVELRY INTEGRATION Sign in securely using Ravelry OAuth and enjoy full two-way synchronization. Access your projects, stash, patterns, queue, library, and friends — always up to date across devices. FREE & PREMIUM OPTIONS Stash2Go II is free to download and use with ads. You can remove ads with a monthly or yearly subscription, or choose a one-time purchase for permanent ad removal. All features are available in both free and premium versions. Whether you’re organizing your yarn stash, tracking rows, browsing patterns offline, or planning your next project, Stash2Go II delivers a smooth, reliable, and enjoyable Ravelry experience on iPhone and iPad. Note: Stash2Go II is an unofficial third-party app and is not affiliated with Ravelry.com. A Ravelry account is required. Support & community: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/stash2go Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://api.stash2go.com/privacy-policy-appstore

About

Needle Stash Tracker

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Needle Stash Tracker is an iOS app for knitters and crocheters who want to stay on top of their tool collection. Add your knitting needles and crochet hooks with details like size, style, brand, quantity, and length — then filter, search, and browse your full stash at a glance. Items sync automatically across your devices via iCloud, so your inventory is always up to date. You can also track which items are on loan to friends, export your stash as a backup, and customize the reference lists to match your collection.

Screenshots

Stash2Go II4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Needle Stash Tracker at none against Stash2Go II's 3. Stash2Go II's advantage is device support and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.2). On price 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. Stash2Go II sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Needle Stash Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stash2Go II versus Needle Stash Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStash2Go IINeedle Stash Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (34 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better—
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuxx GmbHWILLIAM C CROSS

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Stash2Go II

Subscriptions2
  • ad removal / month$1.991 Month
  • ad removal/ yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Stash2Go Premium$29.99
None

Needle Stash Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stash2Go II free?
Stash2Go II is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Needle Stash Tracker free?
Needle Stash Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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