# Patternum vs kntd

The clearest difference is rating: kntd at 4.8 against Patternum's 3.4. kntd also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 25). Patternum's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. kntd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.29 per month. Patternum asks for nothing beyond the download.

kntd holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: kntd has 5.2K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Patternum's written reviews are positive against 58% of kntd's.

Patternum ships an update every 6 months, kntd every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patternum | kntd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patternum-pattern-creator/id1536002920/reviews) | **[4.8 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kntddiscover-ravelry-aide/id1572271760/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **58.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AnnapurnApp Technologies UG haftungsbeschrankt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227854970) | [Sam Aitch Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/818686753) |

## 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


### kntd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kntddiscover-ravelry-aide/id1572271760)

This app enhances your knitting and crochet experience by providing access to a vast pattern and yarn database. Manage your projects, track your stash, and engage with the community, all from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Browse Ravelry pattern database, Download pattern PDFs, Filter patterns by category, yarn weight, etc., Discover ideal yarn for projects, Manage project photos and notes, View and reply to Ravelry board topics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AdFree Monthly | $2.29 | per month |
| AdFree Annually | $6.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient Ravelry companion
- 🚀 Simplified and easier to use than website
- 💡 Extensive search and pattern options
- 👍 Great for browsing and finding inspiration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g., favorites not loading, iCloud sync issues)
- 💸 Intrusive and frequent ads
- 🔒 Privacy concerns (app accessing device data)
- 🔒 Difficulty contacting support or providing feedback

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to remove purchased patterns from library
- Inconsistent behavior when accessing favorites/projects
- Syncing issues between app and Ravelry website

**Requested features**

- Add ability to remove/delete patterns from library
- Improve organization and filtering of projects/favorites
- Implement full Ravelry functionality (e.g., updating project details, forum interactions)
- Add dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patternum free?

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

### Is kntd free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Patternum or kntd?

kntd is rated higher. Patternum averages 3.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while kntd averages 4.8 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do Patternum or kntd have ads?

kntd shows ads; Patternum does not.

### Which is updated more often, Patternum or kntd?

Patternum ships an update every 6 months, and kntd every 10 days. Most recently, Patternum was updated on October 22, 2026 and kntd on October 30, 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.*