Crochet Patterns-Row Counter vs Grower Diary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Crochet Patterns-Row Counter
This app helps crafters manage their yarn stash, store PDF patterns, and track project progress with a built-in row counter. It offers modern amigurumi recipes and tutorials, simplifying the crafting process for mobile users.
- PDF pattern import and storage
- Row and stitch counter
- Yarn stash manager
- Project progress tracking
- Amigurumi recipes and tutorials
- Cloud synchronization for patterns
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SIMPLE CROCHET APP WITH A ROW COUNTER PDF upload and stuffed amigurumi animals.Preview and store PDF patterns, count rows, track progress, upload patterns from other apps or marketplaces like Etsy, ravelry app, etc. Use row counters with + and -, check timer and track your knitting or crochet DIY patterns PATTERNS CRAFTED SPECIALLY FOR MOBILE The new way patterns are crafted and optimised specially for mobile devices. Lowers the bar on users who can craft projects, increasing an audience that can be reached. Crochet app team finds best amigurumi patterns and makes crafts with the best crocheters, adds them to yarn free app. YARN APP, STASH MANAGER AND SHOPPING LIST Gathered best yarn collections from best manufacturers: YarnArt, Drops, Alize, Schachenmayr, DMC, etc. Allows to control stock of items for crocheting, yarn stash, crochet hooks and other tools. Helps creators to make sure stash and yarns are always full and ready. NEW STANDARDS FOR EASY CROCHET PATTERNS PDF’s that are currently published by creators are not optimised for mobile devices. Not user friendly on mobile devices, no search, no progress, no interaction. New format solves it all, as well as expands the possibilities for crocheters on what they can create. Easy crafts and amigurumi, clothes and accessories, instructions, even bought from other stores, like etsy, stashes, row counter and stitches counts are synchronised with cloud and will be present on the account with premium features. FEATURES & TOOLS: - Project preview & instructions - Row counter & counting app - Yarn list & existing yarns - Rows, project & part timer - Modern amigurumi recipes - Video / Photo in patterns app - Project completion time planner - Basic Crochet & knitting tutorials - Hook size chart - Knitting needles size charts - Completed projects - PDF import & notes - Free multiple row counter - Yarn marketplace EASY TO GET PATTERN No need to trust each seller individually. Guarantee of a purchase, refund and quality assurance from the Crochetapp platform. Users don’t need to adjust to payment methods provided by creators, just purchase with their Apple pay. Also, there are more than 15 free crochet & knitting projects in the app already available, for the apps craft. PDF INSTRUCTIONS IN CLOUD Many instructions are stored in different places, devices and ways. As payments happen from various sources and creators, it will allow users to keep their instructions forever. SINGLE FORMAT FOR CRAFTED PROJECTS Every creator has their own style and format of crafted toys or items, product is built to give the best possible experience and format for the end user. It is a completely new approach to visual information, abbreviations and style of description. Explanations, tips and instructions available, as well as needed materials and yarn warehouse Privacy policy: https://crochetappdev-e8fb0.web.app/#/privacy-policy Terms and conditions: https://crochetappdev-e8fb0.web.app/#/terms
Grower Diary
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GrowerDiary is a practical grow journal for tracking plants from the first day to harvest. Log daily grow data such as watering, pH, EC, temperature, humidity, plant height, photos, notes, trimming, nutrients and feeding plans. Keep every plant organized in one clean timeline and review how your grow changes over time. The app also includes useful grow tools such as DLI, VPD, airflow, electricity, pot watering, light unit conversion, hydro analysis and visual diagnosis. Built-in tutorials help you understand pH, EC, watering, climate, hydro reservoirs, common problems and harvest basics. GrowerDiary supports light and dark mode, color themes, metric and imperial units, reminders, plant archives and harvest summaries. The free version lets you try the app with basic limits. A one-time full version unlock removes the limits and gives access to all plants, longer grow histories and premium tools.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Grower Diary at none against Crochet Patterns-Row Counter's shown. Crochet Patterns-Row Counter's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Crochet Patterns-Row Counter sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Grower Diary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Crochet Patterns-Row Counter ships an update every 2 weeks, Grower Diary every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Crochet Patterns-Row Counter | Grower Diary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 133 MB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Crochet App SIA | Ondrej Prochazka |
Bugs and requests
Crochet Patterns-Row Counter
Reported bugs
3 issues- Sync issues with Apple Watch
- PDF notes formatting problems
- Counters resetting after updates
Requested features
5 requests- More pattern variety
- Ability to upload own patterns
- Offline mode for counters
- Dark mode option
- Better organization for PDFs and counters
Grower Diary
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Crochet Patterns-Row Counter
- Crochet Monthly Premium$1.491 Month
- Crochet Monthly Premium7 Days trial$1.491 Month
- Crochet Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
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- Crochet Monthly Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Crochet Monthly Premium2 variants$2.491 Month
- Crochet Monthly Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Crochet Monthly Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Crochet Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
- Three months Crochet Premium7 Days trial$5.493 Months
- Three months Crochet Premium$5.493 Months
- Crochet One Year Premium$8.991 Year
- Three months Crochet Premium7 Days trial$12.993 Months
- Three months Crochet Premium$12.993 Months
- Crochet One Year Premium7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Crochet One Year Premium$17.991 Year
- Crochet One Year Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Crochet One Year Premium$29.991 Year
- Lifetime$39.99
Grower Diary
- Full Version Unlock$4.99
Questions
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