# Patternum vs Crochet row & stitch counter

The clearest difference is rating: Crochet row & stitch counter at 4.7 against Patternum's 3.4. Crochet row & stitch counter also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 25). Patternum's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crochet row & stitch counter sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Patternum asks for nothing beyond the download.

Crochet row & stitch counter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crochet row & stitch counter has 1.2K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Patternum's written reviews are positive against 53% of Crochet row & stitch counter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Patternum ships an update every 6 months, Crochet row & stitch counter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patternum | Crochet row & stitch counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patternum-pattern-creator/id1536002920/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crochet-row-and-stitch-counter/id1545599414/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **54.5% of reviews** | 53.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AnnapurnApp Technologies UG haftungsbeschrankt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227854970) | [Crochet App SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585720994) |

## What reviewers say

### Patternum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patternum-pattern-creator/id1536002920)

Easily create interactive and responsive knitting and crochet patterns. Add detailed information, manage sizes, and generate charts with custom symbols. Share your creations as PDFs or within the app.

**Highlights:** Interactive pattern creation, PDF pattern export, Gauge, glossary, yarn, and needle details generator, Size management system, Customizable chart generator, Add text, images, and videos to patterns, Private and public pattern sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Crochet row & stitch counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crochet-row-and-stitch-counter/id1545599414)

This app helps crafters manage crochet and knitting projects. It allows PDF pattern uploads, includes a row counter, and organizes yarn and tool stashes. Discover new patterns and track your progress with this comprehensive crafting companion.

**Highlights:** PDF pattern import and preview, Row and stitch counter, Yarn stash manager, Project progress tracking, Amigurumi patterns, Crochet and knitting tutorials

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crochet Monthly Premium | $1.49 | per month |
| Crochet Monthly Premium | $1.49 | per month |
| Crochet Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Crochet Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Crochet Monthly Premium | $2.49 | per month |
| Crochet Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Crochet Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Crochet Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Three months Crochet Premium | $5.49 | per 3 months |
| Three months Crochet Premium | $5.49 | per 3 months |
| Crochet One Year Premium | $8.99 | per year |
| Three months Crochet Premium | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Three months Crochet Premium | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Crochet One Year Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Crochet One Year Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Crochet One Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Crochet One Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🧶 Helpful for crocheters
- ⏱️ Useful row/stitch counter
- 📚 Good pattern selection
- 🔍 Detailed pattern instructions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Limited pattern selection
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔌 Requires internet connection
- 📚 Lack of video tutorials

**Reported bugs**

- Sync issues with Apple Watch
- PDF notes formatting problems
- Counters resetting after updates

**Requested features**

- More pattern variety
- Ability to upload own patterns
- Offline mode for counters
- Dark mode option
- Better organization for PDFs and counters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patternum free?

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

### Is Crochet row & stitch counter free?

Crochet row & stitch counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Patternum or Crochet row & stitch counter?

Crochet row & stitch counter is rated higher. Patternum averages 3.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Crochet row & stitch counter averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Patternum or Crochet row & stitch counter have ads?

Crochet row & stitch counter shows ads; Patternum does not.

### Which is updated more often, Patternum or Crochet row & stitch counter?

Patternum ships an update every 6 months, and Crochet row & stitch counter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Patternum was updated on September 7, 2026 and Crochet row & stitch counter on September 24, 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.*