Comparison

Knit Bucket vs Knitting Patterns Lite

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

Head to head
About

Knit Bucket

Manage your knitting and crochet tools and projects with this app. Log your needles and hooks, track project progress with photos and notes, and easily search your inventory. Designed for crafters of all levels to stay organized and inspired.

Highlights
  • Organize knitting needles and crochet hooks
  • Log and categorize tools with custom tags
  • Create and track knitting/crochet projects
  • Add photos and notes to projects
  • Search and sort tools and projects
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Knit Bucket is the ultimate mobile app designed specifically for knitting and crochet enthusiasts. With an intuitive interface and powerful features, it's your personalized space for managing all your tools and projects. Organize Your Tools: Easily log and categorize your knitting needles and crochet hooks in your virtual "bucket." Sort and search based on size, length, material, or any custom tags you prefer. With this feature, you'll always know exactly what tools you have at your disposal. Project Management Made Easy: Create, track, and manage your knitting or crochet projects in the designated project bucket. From the initial concept to the finishing touches, keep all your project details, patterns, and progress in one place. With the ability to add photos and notes, you can capture every step of your creative journey. Effortless Sorting and Searching: Find items quickly by utilizing the search and sorting functions. Whether you need a specific needle size or want to locate all your longest hooks, Knit Bucket's sorting capabilities make it a breeze. User-Friendly Interface: The app boasts a clean, user-friendly interface that's both visually appealing and easy to navigate. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just starting, Knit Bucket's simplicity makes it accessible to all skill levels. Knit Bucket is more than an app; it's a companion that simplifies and enhances your knitting and crochet experience, helping you stay organized and inspired throughout your creative process.

About

Knitting Patterns Lite

Features
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(NOTE: This free trial version is fully functional, but has a maximum of 10 Patterns) Have you ever tried going on a shopping spree for new yarn (in physical stores or online), only to feel completely lost by not knowing exactly how you would use that nice-looking skein of yarn, and end up purchasing the wrong thing - or purchasing the right thing, but in the wrong quantity - or worse, still: Leaving empty-handed? If your answer is "yes", then Knitting Patterns will be your indispensable companion in the future. The inspiration in the form of your pattern library is right at your fingertips, wherever you go, and you can easily make sure that you purchase the right yarn in the right quantity - and with the right accessories. The app also helps you find inspiration on how to best make use of your current stash of yarn. The app lets you gain the perfect overview in a single place, whether your patterns are purchased, found in magazines, or your own creations entirely. You can categorize your patterns based from standard garment types, or create as many of your own categories as you like. You can have your patterns sorted alphabetically, by most recent usage, or in any particular order you like. Each pattern can be associated with as many categories as you wish. It is entirely up to you how many details you want to register for your individual patterns, but the more details you supply, the more help you will find in the built-in filtering function. When browsing your patterns, only the filled-in information is shown, so you won't have to deal with lots of empty fields. Using the camera, you can supply your pattern details with pictures or PDF files of the model, the instructions, or perhaps of the finalized garments. You can add as many attachments as you like, both for your categories, your patterns, and your yarns. Use the Filter function if you need to search for a specific pattern in your pattern library, or just need inspiration for your next project, based on a specific yarn. In all aspects, Knitting Patterns is an indispensable app, for the experienced knitter/crocheter and the newcomer alike!

Screenshots

Knit Bucket4 screens
Knitting Patterns Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Knitting Patterns Lite at none against Knit Bucket's shown. Knit Bucket's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knit Bucket ships an update every 9 days, Knitting Patterns Lite every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Knit Bucket versus Knitting Patterns Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnit BucketKnitting Patterns Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSean BartlettClaus Krogholm Pedersen

In-app purchases

None

Knit Bucket

No in-app purchases

None

Knitting Patterns Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Knit Bucket free?
Knit Bucket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Knitting Patterns Lite free?
Knitting Patterns Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Knit Bucket or Knitting Patterns Lite have ads?
Knit Bucket shows ads; Knitting Patterns Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Knit Bucket or Knitting Patterns Lite?
Knit Bucket ships an update every 9 days, and Knitting Patterns Lite every 2 months. Most recently, Knit Bucket was updated on June 10, 2026 and Knitting Patterns Lite on September 15, 2026.

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