# Crochet Chart vs Knitting Buddy 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Knitting Buddy 2 at 100% against Crochet Chart's 26%. Knitting Buddy 2 also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7). Crochet Chart's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (76 vs 11). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crochet Chart sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Knitting Buddy 2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Knitting Buddy 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crochet Chart has 76 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Crochet Chart's written reviews are positive against 100% of Knitting Buddy 2's.

Crochet Chart ships an update every 2 months, Knitting Buddy 2 every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crochet Chart | Knitting Buddy 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crochet-chart/id1473051046/reviews) | **[4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knitting-buddy-2/id1510616471/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 26.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Piet Hein van Cleef](https://appshunter.io/developer/466256711) | [Colorwork Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/954158676) |

## What reviewers say

### Crochet Chart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crochet-chart/id1473051046)

Design custom crochet patterns with a variety of shapes and over 70 symbols, including Brioche and Tunisian stitches. Create your own colors, add custom symbols, and import images to trace or convert. Organize projects with files and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Design freeform charts in various shapes, 70+ crochet symbols (Brioche, Tunisian), Create custom colors and symbols, Import images to trace or convert, Organize projects with files, Sync projects via iCloud/Google Drive, Generate PDF charts and high-res images

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crochet Chart Pro | $8.99 | one-time |


### Knitting Buddy 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knitting-buddy-2/id1510616471)

This app helps knitters and crocheters track their projects, yarn stash, and tools. It allows you to store patterns, photos, and notes for each project, and manage your needles and hooks. Cloud sync ensures your data is available across all your devices.

**Highlights:** Project tracking (rows, repeats, timer), Pattern and photo storage, Needle and hook management, Yarn stash inventory, Cloud data synchronization, Reference charts and abbreviations, Flashlight and calculator tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Knitting Buddy 2 Pro | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crochet Chart free?

Crochet Chart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Knitting Buddy 2 free?

Knitting Buddy 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Crochet Chart or Knitting Buddy 2?

Knitting Buddy 2 is rated higher. Crochet Chart averages 3.7 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Knitting Buddy 2 averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do Crochet Chart or Knitting Buddy 2 have ads?

Knitting Buddy 2 shows ads; Crochet Chart does not.

### Which is updated more often, Crochet Chart or Knitting Buddy 2?

Crochet Chart ships an update every 2 months, and Knitting Buddy 2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Crochet Chart was updated on November 3, 2026 and Knitting Buddy 2 on November 3, 2026.

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