Comparison

Knitting Buddy 2 vs Guardio

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

Head to head
About

Knitting Buddy 2

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
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Knitting & Crochet Buddy 2 (Knitting Buddy) is an all-in-one knitting and crochet project tracker. Knitting Buddy 2 syncs all data to the cloud and allows you to share and sync the same data between all of your devices. Knitting Buddy 2 has the following features: ----CREATE PROJECTS---- Within a project, you can track rows and repeats, store your pattern as a PDF or image, store photos of the project, keep a project timer, change project themes, store project notes (e.g. project name, status, yarns and needles used, other notes, etc.). All knitting project data, including photos and patterns, are synced to the cloud and available across all devices. ---- CREATE KNITTING NEEDLES AND CROCHET HOOKS---- Create knitting needles and crochet hooks. For each needle and hook in the list, edit the type, size, length, material, whether it is ‘available,’ it’s color (including a color picker!), and notes about the hook or needle. All needle and hook data is synced to the cloud and available across all devices. ---- CREATE YARN STASH ---- Track your entire yarn stash! The list of fields includes name, weight, color number, dye lot, yardage, color, amount remaining, and notes. Pro users can add a picture of the yarn label! All yarn data is synced to the cloud and available across all devices. ---- GLOBAL SETTINGS ---- Includes features like leaving the screen on while on the project page and vibrating when buttons are pressed. ---- CHARTS AND ABBREVIATIONS---- References material like needle size charts, hook size charts, knitting symbols, crochet symbols, yarn standards, and common knitting and crochet abbreviations for quick reference! ---- TOOLS ----- Knitting Buddy has a full screen flashlight, and row increase and row decrease calculators that supporting both knitting and crochet. Terms of use: http://www.colorworkapps.com/eula.html Privacy Policy: http://www.colorworkapps.com/privacypolicy.html

About

Guardio

This app offers comprehensive digital protection for your devices, identity, and online accounts. It detects and alerts you to threats like phishing, leaked passwords, and identity theft, providing guidance to enhance your online safety.

Highlights
  • Real-time personal info exposure alerts
  • Phishing and scam detection
  • Identity monitoring
  • Suspicious message filtering (iOS)
  • Cross-device security coverage
  • Security status overview
  • Guidance for issue resolution
Features
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Guardio protects every part of your digital life: your devices, identity, accounts, and activity, so you can browse, shop, text, and bank online with confidence. But it’s more than just alerts. Guardio gives you a clear picture of your online security, showing where your personal information is exposed, what’s already protected, and what steps you can take to stay safer. Whether it’s a scam link, leaked password, or a suspicious message, Guardio detects threats early and helps you stop them before they cause harm. What Guardio Protects You From Phishing in emails, texts, fake websites and social media Scam links, AI-generated traps, and personalized attacks Leaked personal information and account monitoring Identity theft, fraud, and financial scams Weak spots like missing 2FA or unmonitored accounts Guardio Features Included in the App Real-time alerts when your personal info is exposed Email protection to scan for phishing and scam attempts Message filtering to catch scammy texts (iOS only) Identity monitoring for up to 5 email addresses An easy-to-understand overview of your security status Guidance to fix issues and stay protected Critical Security Alerts when severe threats are detected Sync across mobile and desktop for full coverage 24/7 customer support via email VIP security specialist support available on select plans Why Guardio Guardio is built for real life, covering the way you actually live and browse. It’s protection that works quietly in the background, keeps you informed, and helps you take control of your digital safety. Guardio doesn’t just block threats, it helps you avoid them. Plans Individual: Protection for 1 person Duo: Full protection for you + 1 other Family: Covers up to 5 people, each with their own device protection VIP: Premium support and one-on-one security guidance All Guardio plans include proactive protection, identity monitoring, scam detection, and full cross-device coverage. You can cancel anytime. Your protection stays active until the end of your billing cycle. Part of Guardio’s Complete Protection Suite This mobile app is part of Guardio’s full security platform. Pair it with the Guardio browser extension on Chrome or Edge for continuous protection across desktop and mobile. Need Help? Email us at support@guard.io Privacy Policy: https://guard.io/privacy Terms of Use: https://guard.io/terms

Screenshots

Knitting Buddy 24 screens
Guardio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Guardio at none against Knitting Buddy 2's shown. Guardio also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Knitting Buddy 2's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 92%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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. Knitting Buddy 2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Guardio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Guardio holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guardio has 49K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Knitting Buddy 2's written reviews are positive against 92% of Guardio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knitting Buddy 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, Guardio weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Knitting Buddy 2 versus Guardio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnitting Buddy 2Guardio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (11 ratings)4.9 (49K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better91.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1149K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#94 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB91 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperColorwork AppsGuardio LTD

Customer experience

Knitting Buddy 2

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Guardio

All ratings46,175 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews6,098 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative7.3%

Bugs and requests

Knitting Buddy 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Guardio

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Authentication issues and inability to log in
  • Subscription cancellation problems
  • Inaccurate data leak notifications

Requested features

4 requests
  • Expand email protection beyond just Gmail
  • Provide more detailed information on data leaks
  • Improve customer support and communication
  • Offer a free tier with basic features

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Knitting Buddy 2

Subscriptions1
  • Knitting Buddy 2 Pro$2.991 Month
2 purchases

Guardio

Subscriptions2
  • Individual (Monthly)3 variants$18.991 Month
  • Individual (Yearly)$143.991 Year

Questions

Is Knitting Buddy 2 free?
Knitting Buddy 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Guardio free?
Guardio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Knitting Buddy 2 or Guardio?
Guardio is rated higher. Knitting Buddy 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Guardio averages 4.9 from 49K ratings.
Do Knitting Buddy 2 or Guardio have ads?
Knitting Buddy 2 shows ads; Guardio does not.
Which is updated more often, Knitting Buddy 2 or Guardio?
Knitting Buddy 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Guardio weekly. Most recently, Knitting Buddy 2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Guardio on November 1, 2026.

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