Comparison

Knitting Buddy 2 vs Knitting Counter

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
Read full description

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

Knitting Counter

This app helps knitters track their progress with intuitive row and stitch counting. It features automatic calculation for increases and decreases, project management tools, and handy utilities like widgets and dark mode. A premium plan unlocks advanced features like Apple Watch integration and AI pattern analysis.

Highlights
  • Row and stitch counting
  • Automatic increase/decrease calculation
  • Project management with multiple tabs
  • Home screen widget
  • Apple Watch integration (Premium)
  • AI pattern analysis (Premium)
Features
Read full description

The intuitive, feature-rich counter app made for knitters. Never lose track again — your count history shows every tap. Automatic stitch increase/decrease calculations keep even complex patterns moving smoothly. ■ Counter Features ・Count History — see your recent actions at a glance. No more "did I press that?" ・Rows / Stitches mode — switch freely to match what you're tracking ・Step setting — count by 1, 2, or 10 rows at a time ・Full-screen mode — landscape view for bigger buttons ・Sound feedback — satisfying click on every tap ・Long-press bulk count — quickly jump ahead multiple rows ■ Automatic Increase / Decrease Calculation Just set "increase X stitches every Y rows, repeat Z times" — the app calculates the stitch count for each row automatically. Perfect for raglan sleeves, sock gussets, necklines, and any shaping that requires increases or decreases. ■ Project Management ・Multiple tabs — manage front body, back body, and sleeves separately within one project ・Cover photo & notes — attach photos and memos to each project ・Progress display — set a target row count and track progress as a percentage ・Archive & duplicate — organize finished works, or reuse as a template ■ Handy Features ・Home screen widget — check your row count without opening the app ・Dark mode — perfect for late-night knitting sessions ・Backup — export / import to keep your data safe ・Social sharing — share your progress with friends ■ Premium Plan ・Apple Watch — count on your wrist without putting down your work. Real-time sync ・Pattern Viewer — floating mini counter over your PDF or image pattern ・Activity Log — visualize your daily knitting with a GitHub-style contribution graph ・AI Analysis — automatically suggests counter settings from your pattern (free users: 1 use) For knitting needles, crochet hooks, and amigurumi — everything you make. Metadata localized for 50 App Store locales. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Knitting Buddy 24 screens
Knitting Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Knitting Buddy 2 at 100% against Knitting Counter's 50%. Knitting Buddy 2 also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 3). Knitting Counter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Knitting Buddy 2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Knitting Counter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Knitting Counter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Knitting Buddy 2's written reviews are positive against 50% of Knitting Counter'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, Knitting Counter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Knitting Buddy 2 versus Knitting Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnitting Buddy 2Knitting Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (11 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB52 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperColorwork AppsKodai Hiradate

Customer experience

Knitting Buddy 2

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

Knitting Counter

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral21.4%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Knitting Buddy 2

Subscriptions1
  • Knitting Buddy 2 Pro$2.991 Month
2 purchases

Knitting Counter

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Plan14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Plan (Annual)14 Days trial$29.901 Year

Questions

Is Knitting Buddy 2 free?
Knitting Buddy 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Knitting Counter free?
Knitting Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Knitting Buddy 2 or Knitting Counter?
Knitting Counter is rated higher. Knitting Buddy 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Knitting Counter averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Knitting Buddy 2 or Knitting Counter have ads?
Knitting Buddy 2 shows ads; Knitting Counter does not.
Which is updated more often, Knitting Buddy 2 or Knitting Counter?
Knitting Buddy 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Knitting Counter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Knitting Buddy 2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Knitting Counter on November 4, 2026.

Other comparisons