Comparison

Knit2 vs KnittingCount

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

Head to head
About

Knit2

This app helps knitters track rows and stitches with easy-to-use buttons. It allows you to store patterns and notes directly on the same screen, eliminating the need to switch between applications. Customize your counting experience with various designs and background colors.

Highlights
  • Row and stitch counting
  • Auto row count
  • Customizable counters
  • Pattern image and notes storage
  • Picture-in-picture display
  • Adaptive layouts for iPad and iPhone Duo
  • Project management
Features
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Knit2 is a row and stitch counter made for knitting. Just tap the big buttons to count, so you can keep your eyes on your work. Your pattern and notes can sit on the same screen, so there is no need to switch apps. Easy row and stitch counting • Count rows and stitches separately, up or down by 1, 2, 5 or 10. • Auto row count: set the number of stitches in a row, and the row count goes up by one when you reach it. • Enter the total number of rows to see your progress, and get a message when you finish the last row. • Two custom counters. Give them names and use them for pattern repeats, increases, decreases and more. Your pattern and notes, always at hand • Save a pattern image for each project from the camera, your photo library or a screenshot. View it in full screen and pinch to zoom in on the details. • Write notes for each project, such as the yarn, needles and stitch instructions. • Picture-in-picture: show the image or note in a small window on the counter screen. Move and resize it with your finger. Made for iPad • In portrait, the counter and your pattern and notes sit top and bottom; in landscape, side by side. • The layout adapts to Split View, Slide Over and any window size. Open two windows to work on two projects side by side. Made for iPhone Duo • The layout adapts when closed, opened in portrait or landscape, half-open, and in Split View. • Open it in portrait to see the counter on top and your image and notes below. When half-open, count with the big buttons on the lower half. Bring your projects from the original Knit app • Import projects from the original "Knit" app, one by one or all at once. Your Knit2 projects are kept. Make it yours • Choose a count button design, or use your favorite photo as the button. • Five background colors, with adjustable depth. • Turn the count sound on or off. • Keep the screen awake while you knit. Manage several projects • Counts, images, notes and settings are saved for each project. Switch between them from the list. Available in English and Japanese. We'd love to hear from you. Please leave your thoughts in an App Store review; they help shape future updates.

About

KnittingCount

This app helps knitters manage multiple projects, track session times, and view project statistics. It features an elegant and user-friendly design for a seamless crafting experience.

Highlights
  • Manage multiple counters per project
  • Track knitting session times
  • Clear project statistics
  • Progress indicators
  • User-friendly design
Features
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• Manage multiple counters per project • Track your knitting session times • Clear project statistics and progress indicators • Elegant, user-friendly design Subscriptions are subject to Apple's Standard Terms and Conditions. (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/).

Screenshots

Knit24 screens
KnittingCount4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Knit2 at 3.7 against KnittingCount's 1.0. Knit2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (15 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. KnittingCount sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Knit2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Knit2 holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knit2 has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knit2 ships an update every 2 weeks, KnittingCount fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Knit2 versus KnittingCount: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnit2KnittingCount
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (15 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKAZE ApplicationNina Kosarz

In-app purchases

None

Knit2

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

KnittingCount

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock all$0.991 Month
One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$3.99
  • Large Tip$8.99

Questions

Is Knit2 free?
Knit2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KnittingCount free?
KnittingCount is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Knit2 or KnittingCount?
Knit2 is rated higher. Knit2 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while KnittingCount averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Knit2 or KnittingCount have ads?
Neither Knit2 nor KnittingCount shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Knit2 or KnittingCount?
Knit2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and KnittingCount fortnightly. Most recently, Knit2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and KnittingCount on October 30, 2026.

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