Comparison

Pocket Knitting vs MandateOS

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

MandateOS

Features
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MandateOS is the all-in-one field tool for political campaign teams. Plan canvassing routes, track election posters, coordinate tasks, and keep your volunteers motivated - all from one app. Built for grassroots campaigning, MandateOS replaces scattered spreadsheets and group chats with a single, organized workspace for your whole team. POSTERS • Map every election poster with a photo and exact GPS location • Track each poster's condition: new, good, damaged, or removed • Instantly see which posters need a visit or replacement CANVASSING & FLYERING • Record door-to-door and flyering routes with live GPS tracking • Background tracking keeps logging even when the screen is locked • Add co-walkers so every participant gets credit for the distance • Capture voter sentiment street by street TASKS & EVENTS • Create, assign, and complete tasks across your team • Keep upcoming events and appointments in one place • Everyone always knows what to do next TEAM & MOTIVATION • A live leaderboard highlights your most active volunteers • Earn badges for milestones and achievements • Group chat and an activity feed keep everyone in sync • A personalized daily message welcomes each volunteer BUILT FOR THE WHOLE CAMPAIGN • Run multiple campaigns and teams • Roles for leaders, coordinators, and volunteers • Candidate profiles and campaign info at hand PRIVACY BY DESIGN MandateOS follows GDPR principles. Location is used only for route tracking and poster mapping, and you stay in control of your data. Please note: MandateOS is made for political campaigns in Germany, and the app's interface is in German.

Screenshots

Pocket Knitting4 screens
MandateOS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MandateOS at none against Pocket Knitting's 4. Pocket Knitting's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pocket Knitting sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MandateOS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Knitting ships an update every 3 weeks, MandateOS every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pocket Knitting versus MandateOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket KnittingMandateOS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (117 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings117 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB49 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRick FleurenVin Mangelsdorf

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
None

MandateOS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket Knitting free?
Pocket Knitting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MandateOS free?
MandateOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pocket Knitting or MandateOS have ads?
Neither Pocket Knitting nor MandateOS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Knitting or MandateOS?
Pocket Knitting ships an update every 3 weeks, and MandateOS every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pocket Knitting was updated on October 24, 2026 and MandateOS on October 23, 2026.

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