Comparison

FOWL vs JiKnit

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

Head to head
About

FOWL

Access and manage your video surveillance cameras remotely. Monitor live feeds, record footage, take snapshots, and review past recordings using your device's UID. Ideal for home security, store management, and area surveillance.

Highlights
  • Remote real-time monitoring
  • Video recording
  • Photographing/snapshotting
  • Playback of recordings
  • Cloud login via device UID
  • Intelligent management operations
Features
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FOWL is an intelligent and convenient mobile video surveillance software. It can log in through the device UID in the cloud, and remotely perform intelligent management operations such as real-time monitoring, recording, photographing, and playback of the camera. It is a good helper for your home life, store management, and regional monitoring!

About

JiKnit

Features
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JiKnit-Weaving counters chart — Make your weaving easier. JiKnit is an all-in-one row counter designed for crochet and knitting enthusiasts. It not only precisely tracks every row and stitch, but also supports smart OCR pattern recognition, multi-part independent counting, cloud sync, and other powerful features — making your crafting process more efficient and focused. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced maker, JiKnit is your perfect companion through every stitch. We love crafting, and we know the frustration of losing count mid-project or having to unravel because of a single missed stitch. JiKnit was born to free you from these worries, so you can fully immerse yourself in the joy of handmade creation. Download and start with 3 free projects, browse your projects by date, look up stitch abbreviations anytime, and back up your crafting data. It's everything you need for small to medium projects, giving you a true taste of JiKnit's core convenience. Pro Features • Smart OCR Pattern Recognition Upload digital patterns or pattern text, and the AI automatically identifies row counts, pre-building counters so each row matches your pattern perfectly. Say goodbye to tedious manual setup. • Unlimited Projects & Multi-Part Independent Counters No matter how many projects you're juggling, or whether you need separate counts for an amigurumi's head, arms, and body — Pro gives every part its own dedicated counter, keeping your progress clear at a glance. • Cross-Platform iCloud Sync All your projects, counting progress, and notes are securely encrypted and synced to iCloud. Switch devices and keep crafting — your data is never lost. • Crafting Time & Annual Report Pro records every crafting session and generates a personalized annual report, leaving a beautiful trail of every moment you've poured into your work. • More Pro Benefits We will continue to bring more refined benefits to our Pro users. Subscription & Pricing JiKnit offers flexible payment options — subscribe monthly, annually, or unlock a lifetime membership with a single purchase: Monthly Pro: $1.99 / month Yearly Pro: $9.99 / year (Best Value) Lifetime Pro: $19.99 one-time purchase, lifetime access Prices may vary by region or promotion. Please refer to in-app pricing for the final amount. JiKnit — your trusted companion through every stitch. Download now and start your focused, freeing crafting journey! By using this app, you agree to our Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FOWL4 screens
JiKnit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: JiKnit at none against FOWL's shown. FOWL's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, 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. FOWL sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and JiKnit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FOWL ships an update monthly, JiKnit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 10, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FOWL versus JiKnit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFOWLJiKnit
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (60 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews24.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings60 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer维龙 何亚波 王

In-app purchases

18 purchases

FOWL

One-time18
  • FOWL monthly card-7$1.99
  • 月卡-7$2.99
  • FOWL monthly card(EU)-7$4.99
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  • FOWL monthly card(JP)-7$4.99
  • monthly card- 30$5.99
  • FOWL monthly card(AE)-7$6.99
  • FOWL monthly card(US)- 30$12.99
  • FOWL monthly card(EU)- 30$12.99
  • FOWL yearly card - 7$18.99
  • FOWL half year card(US)-7$28.99
  • FOWL half year card(EU)- 7$28.99
  • half year card - 30$31.99
  • FOWL yearly card(JP) - 30$38.99
  • FOWL yearly card(US)-7$49.99
  • FOWL yearly card(EU)- 7$49.99
  • yearly card - 30$59.99
  • FOWL half year card(US)-30$74.99
  • FOWL yearly card (US)- 30$129.99
3 purchases

JiKnit

Subscriptions2
  • MonthlyPro3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • YearlyPro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • PermanentPro$19.99

Questions

Is FOWL free?
FOWL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JiKnit free?
JiKnit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FOWL or JiKnit have ads?
FOWL shows ads; JiKnit does not.
Which is updated more often, FOWL or JiKnit?
FOWL ships an update monthly, and JiKnit every 2 months. Most recently, FOWL was updated on August 10, 2026 and JiKnit on September 11, 2026.

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