Comparison

Inkle Visualizer vs Yarn Stasher

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Inkle Visualizer

This app helps you design intricate patterns for inkle looms. It offers tools for organizing charts, quickly painting colors, and tracking your warping process. Share your creations easily with others.

Highlights
  • Organize charts with folders
  • Quickly paint colors with palettes
  • Real-time color updates
  • Mirror mode for symmetrical design
  • Warping thread tracker
  • Offline data storage
  • Apple Pencil support
Features
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Inkle Visualizer is an app for your iPad / iPhone that improves the way you create designs for plain weave, warp faced bands, typically woven on an Inkle loom. Library features + Organize your chart library using folders. Easily drag and drop to reorganize. + Thumbnail of each chart makes it easy to find a specific chart + Search library easily, finding folders and charts whose name matches the search text + Sort by name, width, created date, updated date + Share full sized image of your chart. Great for use on social media like Ravelry or Instagram + Share Inkle Visualizer chart files to other users of Inkle Visualizer via email, Air Drop or to the File app. Editing Features + Quickly paint colors on your band by tapping the draw-down + Each chart has a Color Palette you build to use in designing your chart + Update a color in the Palette and the chart reflects the change immediately + Swap colors used in your chart quickly from those available in your Color Palette + Import colors from other charts in your library + Use Mirror mode to keep both halves of your band in sync + Add threads + Duplicate or flip selected threads + Multiple levels of undo/redo while editing + Lock chart to prevent editing + Share full size image or thumbnail image + Reorder your colors inside the Palette using drag and drop Warping Tracker + Easily keep track of which thread you're currently warping + Tap screen or keyboard to move forward to the next thread, and mark off previous thread Other features + Stores data locally on device, does not require internet connectivity + Supports Dark Mode + Works with Apple Pencil For more information and support check out our Ravelry user group: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/knit-foundry-user-group

About

Yarn Stasher

Features
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Stop digging through bins and start crafting! Yarn Stasher is the ultimate companion for knitters and crocheters who want to spend less time managing inventory and more time with their needles. Whether you have a modest basket or a dedicated yarn room, Yarn Stasher helps you keep track of every skein with ease. WHY YOU’LL LOVE YARN STASHER SMART LABEL SCANNING (AI-POWERED) Forget manual typing. Just snap a photo of your yarn label. The AI-powered scanner automatically identifies the brand, yarn name, weight, and fiber content, filling in your stash details instantly. SEAMLESS RAVELRY INTEGRATION Your stash, everywhere. Link your Ravelry account to keep your inventory perfectly in sync. The Ravelry-First sync engine ensures your data updates quickly, with zero redundancy and maximum reliability. FIND THE PERFECT SKEIN Never buy a duplicate again. Search your entire stash by colorway, weight, fiber, or brand. Check your inventory while at the yarn shop to see if you already have the yardage you need for your next project. WORKS OFFLINE Don’t let a no-service zone stop you. Yarn Stasher works offline, allowing you to browse your inventory anywhere. Once you’re back online, your data syncs securely to the cloud. KEY FEATURES • Detailed Tracking – Log dye lots, purchase locations, yardage, and remaining quantities • Photo Gallery – Add high-quality photos to every entry to remember exactly what your yarn looks like • Cloud Backup – Your stash stays safe and accessible across devices • Modern UI – A clean, beautiful interface designed by crafters, for crafters Download Yarn Stasher today and give your yarn the home it deserves.

Screenshots

Inkle Visualizer4 screens
Yarn Stasher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Yarn Stasher at Free against Inkle Visualizer's $5.99. Yarn Stasher also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). Inkle Visualizer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Yarn Stasher is free to download; Inkle Visualizer costs $5.99 up front. Yarn Stasher sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Inkle Visualizer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inkle Visualizer ships an update every 2 months, Yarn Stasher every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Inkle Visualizer versus Yarn Stasher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInkle VisualizerYarn Stasher
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKnit Foundry LLCCameron Clarke

In-app purchases

None

Inkle Visualizer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Yarn Stasher

One-time4
  • 10 Scan Credits$0.99
  • 50 Scan Credits$3.99
  • 200 Scan Credits$9.99
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  • 500 Scan Credits$19.99

Questions

Is Inkle Visualizer free?
Inkle Visualizer costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Yarn Stasher free?
Yarn Stasher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Inkle Visualizer or Yarn Stasher have ads?
Neither Inkle Visualizer nor Yarn Stasher shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Inkle Visualizer or Yarn Stasher?
Inkle Visualizer ships an update every 2 months, and Yarn Stasher every 3 months. Most recently, Inkle Visualizer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Yarn Stasher on September 30, 2026.

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