Comparison

Knitting Buddy 2 vs Knitting diary

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, manage their yarn stash, and organize their tools. It syncs data across devices, offers reference materials, and includes helpful calculators for common tasks.

Highlights
  • Project tracking (rows, repeats, patterns, photos, timer)
  • Needle and hook inventory management
  • Yarn stash management
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • 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

Knitting diary

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Lap counter and notebook. Keep track of your stitches and log your daily knitting experiences in this project-based diary. Knitting Diary is the ultimate companion for knitters of all levels. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced knitter, this app helps you organize your projects, track your progress, and document your creative journey. With Knitting Diary, you can: Log Your Progress: Easily input and track your progress. Project-Based Journals: Create dedicated dairy for each of your knitting projects. Daily Entries: Capture your knitting experiences and thoughts on a daily basis to reflect on your creative journey. Stay Organized: Keep all your knitting projects and notes in one place, making it easy to pick up where you left off. Perfect for knitters who want to stay organized, track their progress, and cherish their knitting memories. Download Knitting Diary today and make your knitting experience even more enjoyable!

Screenshots

Knitting Buddy 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Knitting Buddy 2 at Free against Knitting diary's $1.99. Knitting diary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On ads, device support 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

Knitting Buddy 2 is free to download; Knitting diary costs $1.99 up front. Knitting Buddy 2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Knitting diary asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knitting Buddy 2 ships an update monthly, Knitting diary weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 13, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Knitting Buddy 2 versus Knitting diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnitting Buddy 2Knitting diary
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperColorwork AppsBo Kalvslund

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Knitting Buddy 2

Subscriptions1
  • Knitting Buddy 2 Pro$2.991 Month
None

Knitting diary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Knitting Buddy 2 free?
Knitting Buddy 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Knitting diary free?
Knitting diary costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Knitting Buddy 2 or Knitting diary have ads?
Neither Knitting Buddy 2 nor Knitting diary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Knitting Buddy 2 or Knitting diary?
Knitting Buddy 2 ships an update monthly, and Knitting diary weekly. Most recently, Knitting Buddy 2 was updated on June 13, 2026 and Knitting diary on July 17, 2026.

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