Comparison

Knitting Patterns Lite vs KnittingCalc

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

Head to head
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!

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KnittingCalc

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Calculate how much yarn you need for your current knitting project! Simply add the pattern requirements, then add the details of the yarn you want to use, and KnittingCalc will do the conversions for you.

Screenshots

Knitting Patterns Lite4 screens
KnittingCalc3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Knitting Patterns Lite at Free against KnittingCalc's $2.99. Knitting Patterns Lite also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 38 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Knitting Patterns Lite is free to download; KnittingCalc costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knitting Patterns Lite ships an update every 2 months, KnittingCalc every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
Knitting Patterns Lite versus KnittingCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnitting Patterns LiteKnittingCalc
PriceFree โ€” better$2.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 months โ€” betterEvery 38 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size9 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClaus Krogholm PedersenMindbeach Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Knitting Patterns Lite

No in-app purchases

None

KnittingCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Knitting Patterns Lite free?
Knitting Patterns Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KnittingCalc free?
KnittingCalc costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Knitting Patterns Lite or KnittingCalc have ads?
Neither Knitting Patterns Lite nor KnittingCalc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Knitting Patterns Lite or KnittingCalc?
Knitting Patterns Lite ships an update every 2 months, and KnittingCalc every 38 months. Most recently, Knitting Patterns Lite was updated on October 3, 2026 and KnittingCalc on October 12, 2026.

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