# Yarnventory vs YarnCat

The clearest difference is rating: YarnCat at 5.0 against Yarnventory's 2.6. YarnCat also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). Yarnventory's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yarnventory sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. YarnCat asks for nothing beyond the download.

YarnCat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yarnventory has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Yarnventory ships an update every 14 months, YarnCat every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yarnventory | YarnCat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarnventory/id1524386017/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarncat/id6443817341/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 11 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 25 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Claudia Maciel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352756285) | [Ciara Ammie Beatrice Kyles-Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649575159) |

## What reviewers say

### Yarnventory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarnventory/id1524386017)

Organize your yarn stash and track your knitting or crochet projects. Catalog yarn with details like brand and color, and manage ongoing creations with notes and photos. Simplify your fiber art process.

**Highlights:** Yarn inventory management, Project tracking, Catalog yarn by brand, color, weight, Organize ongoing projects, Attach photos to projects, Set project status

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yarnventory | $19.99 | one-time |


### YarnCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarncat/id6443817341)

Catalog your yarn stash, discover matching patterns, and plan your knitting or crochet projects. This app helps you organize your materials and find inspiration for your next creation.

**Highlights:** Yarn stash cataloging, Pattern matching algorithm, Extensive pattern library, Project planning and tracking, Photo gallery for finished projects

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yarnventory free?

Yarnventory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is YarnCat free?

YarnCat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Yarnventory or YarnCat?

YarnCat is rated higher. Yarnventory averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while YarnCat averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Yarnventory or YarnCat have ads?

YarnCat shows ads; Yarnventory does not.

### Which is updated more often, Yarnventory or YarnCat?

Yarnventory ships an update every 14 months, and YarnCat every 11 months. Most recently, Yarnventory was updated on October 24, 2026 and YarnCat on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*