Comparison

Pocket Knitting vs Stitch Creator

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Knitting

Manage all your knitting projects on the go with this app. Track project details, add reference photos, and import patterns. Supports multiple languages and offers cloud storage options.

Highlights
  • Multiple row counters per project
  • Import pattern PDFs or images
  • Pattern view memory
  • Add project pictures and yarn details
  • Archive completed projects
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Pocket Knitting is an knitting app to keep track of all your projects wherever you go. Add projects and all the important details. Sleek and modern look and feel. We will keep improving the app, so if you have ideas or improvements, drop us a line! - Add multiple rowcounters to a project - Import a pattern pdf or an image - App remembers your last peek at the pattern - Add pictures and reference photos to a project - Add your yarn of choice - Archive projects when needed - Multiple languages supported Special thanks: - Added French language with the help of Clémentine: merci beaucoup - Added German language with the help of Judith: Vielen Dank - Added Spanish language with the help of Josefa: muchas gracias - Added Japanese language with the help of Yoko: どうもありがとうございました Are you missing your language? Send us an email @ pocketknitting@rickfleuren.nl Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Stitch Creator

Transform your photos into intricate cross-stitch patterns with ease. This application guides you through a simple three-step process to convert any image into a stitchable chart. You can then print or share your custom patterns to begin your next creative project.

Highlights
  • Photo to cross-stitch pattern conversion
  • Load images from Photo Library or camera
  • Specify pattern size and floss colors
  • Optimized cross-stitch chart generation
  • Print or share patterns
Features
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Turn your photos and ideas into beautiful stitch patterns with Stitch Creator. Whether you are designing for cross-stitch, needlepoint, or pixel-style projects, Stitch Creator helps you create clean, customizable patterns right from your iPhone or iPad. Import an image, adjust colors and details, and preview your design before you start stitching. Features: - Convert photos into stitch-friendly patterns - Edit and refine pattern details with intuitive tools - Adjust colors and simplify palettes for cleaner results - Zoom and pan for precise editing and pattern checking - Save and organize your patterns in your personal library - Designed for both beginners and experienced stitchers From quick inspiration to detailed projects, Stitch Creator gives you the control you need to craft patterns you will love to stitch.

Screenshots

Pocket Knitting4 screens
Stitch Creator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pocket Knitting at 117 against Stitch Creator's 17. Pocket Knitting also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Pocket Knitting sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Stitch Creator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pocket Knitting against 4.8 for Stitch Creator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Knitting has 117 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Pocket Knitting's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stitch Creator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Knitting ships an update every 3 weeks, Stitch Creator monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pocket Knitting versus Stitch Creator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket KnittingStitch Creator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (117 ratings) — better4.8 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings117 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRick FleurenMikhail Kuznetsov

Customer experience

Pocket Knitting

All ratings113 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%

Stitch Creator

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pocket Knitting

Subscriptions2
  • Cloud storage$1.991 Month
  • Cloud storage$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro - Wool$5.99
  • Pro - Cashmere$8.99
1 purchases

Stitch Creator

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription7 Days trial$1.993 Months

Questions

Is Pocket Knitting free?
Pocket Knitting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stitch Creator free?
Stitch Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Knitting or Stitch Creator?
Pocket Knitting is rated higher. Pocket Knitting averages 4.9 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Stitch Creator averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.
Do Pocket Knitting or Stitch Creator have ads?
Neither Pocket Knitting nor Stitch Creator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Knitting or Stitch Creator?
Pocket Knitting ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stitch Creator monthly. Most recently, Pocket Knitting was updated on October 22, 2026 and Stitch Creator on October 7, 2026.

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