# Common Prayer Canada vs Tin Can Knits

The clearest difference is rating: Common Prayer Canada at 5.0 against Tin Can Knits's 4.1. Common Prayer Canada also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). Tin Can Knits's advantage is ratings volume (137 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tin Can Knits sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $16.00 per year. Common Prayer Canada asks for nothing beyond the download.

Common Prayer Canada holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tin Can Knits has 137 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Common Prayer Canada's written reviews are positive against 70% of Tin Can Knits's.

Common Prayer Canada ships an update every 3 weeks, Tin Can Knits every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Common Prayer Canada | Tin Can Knits |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/common-prayer-canada/id1533693577/reviews)** | [4.1 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tin-can-knits/id6444720146/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **137** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 69.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gregory Johnston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502034357) | [Tin Can Knits Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616188959) |

## What reviewers say

### Common Prayer Canada

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/common-prayer-canada/id1533693577)

Access daily prayers and complete services from the Book of Common Prayer. This app generates full daily services, including Psalms and Bible lessons, with customizable options for Bible versions and display settings. It offers a user-friendly experience for both beginners and experienced users.

**Highlights:** Complete daily services, Multiple Bible versions, Customizable display settings, Audio podcast, Notes page, Night reading mode, Reminder notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tin Can Knits

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tin-can-knits/id6444720146)

Access a collection of knitting patterns with clear instructions and inclusive sizing. Easily navigate through patterns with simplified views and find help for techniques with integrated tutorials. Customize your viewing experience with adjustable units, font sizes, and colors.

**Highlights:** Simplified 1-size view, Over 2-dozen free patterns, Integrated technique tutorials, Adjustable units, font size, and colors, Inclusive baby-to-big sizing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited projects + 1 credit | $16.00 | per year |
| Ruffle Socks | $6.00 | one-time |
| Beloved Bonnet | $6.00 | one-time |
| Basic Beanie | $6.00 | one-time |
| Everyday Socks | $6.00 | one-time |
| Besties Hoodie | $9.00 | one-time |
| Classic Cardigan | $9.00 | one-time |
| Simple Sweater | $9.00 | one-time |
| Basics Collection | $20.00 | one-time |
| Unlimited projects | $36.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎯 Size-specific pattern display eliminates confusion
- 💡 Integrated tutorials and technique links within patterns
- 🧮 Automatic row counter and repeat tracking
- 📱 Responsive pattern format adapts to yarn weight and size

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌐 Requires internet connection to function
- 💾 Unreliable progress saving and data loss
- 🔄 Recent update significantly degraded user experience
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and error messages
- ⚠️ Confusing dropdown menus and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to open or displays blank white screen
- Progress on projects lost after update
- Row counter and repeat tracker removed or non-functional
- Tutorial links not working within pattern steps
- Patterns not loading or displaying correctly

**Requested features**

- Offline access and pattern downloads
- Persistent row counter that saves progress reliably
- Ability to check off completed steps
- Chart highlighter for tracking position
- Larger, bolder font for accessibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Common Prayer Canada free?

Common Prayer Canada is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tin Can Knits free?

Tin Can Knits is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Common Prayer Canada or Tin Can Knits?

Common Prayer Canada is rated higher. Common Prayer Canada averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Tin Can Knits averages 4.1 from 137 ratings.

### Do Common Prayer Canada or Tin Can Knits have ads?

Neither Common Prayer Canada nor Tin Can Knits shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Common Prayer Canada or Tin Can Knits?

Common Prayer Canada ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tin Can Knits every 5 weeks. Most recently, Common Prayer Canada was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tin Can Knits on November 3, 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.*