Pocket Crochet vs StitchMagic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pocket Crochet
Manage all your crochet projects on the go with this app. Track project details, add patterns, yarn information, and reference photos. Features multiple row counters and an archive function for completed works.
- Multiple row counters per project
- Import pattern PDFs or images
- Pattern view memory
- Add project pictures and yarn details
- Archive completed projects
- Multi-language support
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Pocket Crochet is an crochet app to keep track of all your projects wherever you go. Add projects and all the important details. Sleek and modern look and feel. We will keep improving the app, so if you have ideas or improvements, drop us a line! - Add multiple rowcounters to a project - Import a pattern pdf or an image - App remembers your last peek at the pattern - Add pictures and reference photos to a project - Add your yarn of choice - Archive projects when needed - Multiple languages supported Special thanks: - Added French language with the help of Clémentine: merci beaucoup - Added German language with the help of Judith: Vielen Dank - Added Spanish language with the help of Josefa: muchas gracias - Added Japanese language with the help of Yoko: どうもありがとうございました - Added Icelandic language with the help of Fanney: þakka þér kærlega fyrir - Added Estonian language with the help of Minu: tänan teid väga Are you missing your language? Send us an email @ pocketcrochet@rickfleuren.nl Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
StitchMagic
Easily create tapestry patterns from text descriptions or images. Transform your creative ideas into visual designs in seconds. Requires a subscription to generate patterns.
- Generate patterns from text descriptions
- Transform images into patterns
- Create simple and beautiful designs
- Subscription-based pattern generation
- Weekly, monthly, and yearly plans
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HOW TO USE STITCHMAGIC: 1) Download the app 2) Describe the pattern you want 3) Get your pattern* Transform your ideas into beautiful tapestry patterns in seconds with StitchMagic. Whether you're inspired by an image or have a specific concept in mind, write a short text about your idea, and our app brings your vision to life with simple and beautiful patterns. *pattern results require subscription. Terms Of Use: https://www.stitchmagic.xyz/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pocket Crochet at 87% against StitchMagic's 0%. Pocket Crochet also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.4) and ratings volume (619 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Pocket Crochet sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and StitchMagic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pocket Crochet holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Crochet has 619 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Pocket Crochet's written reviews are positive against 0% of StitchMagic's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pocket Crochet | StitchMagic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (619 ratings) — better | 1.4 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 619 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rick Fleuren | Boliglag ApS |
Customer experience
Pocket Crochet
StitchMagic
Bugs and requests
Pocket Crochet
Reported bugs
6 issues- App freezing and cycling preventing access to patterns
- Page getting stuck on image upload unable to return to main menu
- App crashing on iPhone with no recovery method
- Pattern data loss after accidental deletion
- Cloud sync issues causing data synchronization failures
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- App becoming frozen and unresponsive
Requested features
14 requests- Archive or completed projects section
- Apple Pencil support for direct pattern annotation
- Automatic cross-device sync with user login
- Filter by hook size and yarn type
- Folder creation for better organization
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- Yarn inventory section with detailed tracking (brand, weight, color, links)
- Zoom functionality for uploaded images
- Customer photo storage for finished projects
- Freeform note option without pattern requirement
- Ability to track time within app (automatic timer)
- Beginner-friendly tutorials and patterns
- More free patterns included
- Integrated notes directly on pattern with highlighting capability
- Visible hook size and yarn type on main pattern list
StitchMagic
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pocket Crochet
- Cloud Monthly$1.991 Month
- Cloud Yearly$19.991 Year
- Pro - Wool$5.99
- Pro - Cashmere$8.99
StitchMagic
- Pro plan (weekly)7 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Pro plan (monthly)$6.991 Month
- Pro plan (yearly)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- 3 StitchMagic Credits$2.99
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