Comparison

Knitting Patterns Lite vs Knitting Assistant

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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!

About

Knitting Assistant

Organize your knitting projects with this app. Store patterns, track yarn, plan rows, and manage ideas. Enjoy a calm workspace with iCloud sync and warm visuals to focus on your stitches.

Highlights
  • Pattern PDF and notes storage
  • Yarn stash tracking
  • Row counter
  • Idea tagging
  • iCloud sync
  • Warm visual design
Features
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Knitting Companion is your calm workspace for every project. Capture pattern PDFs and notes in tidy cards, track yarn stash with colors and weights, plan rows with counters, and keep tags to find ideas fast. Enjoy iCloud sync, warm visuals, and quick access to the details that matter - so you can focus on the stitches.

Screenshots

Knitting Patterns Lite4 screens
Knitting Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Knitting Patterns Lite at 15.6 against Knitting Assistant's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Knitting Patterns Lite versus Knitting Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnitting Patterns LiteKnitting Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClaus Krogholm PedersenMartin Dissing

In-app purchases

None

Knitting Patterns Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Knitting Assistant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Knitting Patterns Lite free?
Knitting Patterns Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Knitting Assistant free?
Knitting Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Knitting Patterns Lite or Knitting Assistant have ads?
Neither Knitting Patterns Lite nor Knitting Assistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Knitting Patterns Lite or Knitting Assistant?
Knitting Patterns Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Knitting Assistant every 2 months. Most recently, Knitting Patterns Lite was updated on September 15, 2026 and Knitting Assistant on September 11, 2026.

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