# Knitting vs Knitwise

The clearest difference is price: Knitwise at Free against Knitting's $4.99. Knitwise also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 60%). Knitting's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Knitwise is free to download; Knitting costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Knitwise holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knitting has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Knitting's written reviews are positive against 100% of Knitwise's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knitting | Knitwise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.8 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knitting-crochet-row-counter/id1562015706/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knitwise/id6467653603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sylvain Huon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552904209) | [Tortuga Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/907951629) |

## What reviewers say

### Knitting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knitting-crochet-row-counter/id1562015706)

This app helps knitters and crocheters track rows, stitches, and pattern repeats with two customizable counters. Manage multiple projects easily with a minimalist interface, freeing you from paper tracking.

**Highlights:** Two customizable counters, Project management (add, edit, delete), Minimalist and user-friendly interface, No sound notifications, Dark mode and color themes, Ad-free experience

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### Knitwise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knitwise/id6467653603)

This knitting companion helps you track rows and stitches without ads or login. It keeps the screen active while dimming to save battery, allowing one-tap counting and swipe-to-reset functionality. Future updates will include pattern input and side indicators.

**Highlights:** Ad-free tracking, No login required, Automatic screen dimming, One-tap row/stitch increase, Swipe to reset counter, Pattern input (coming soon), Right/Wrong side indicators (coming soon)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Knitting free?

Knitting costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Knitwise free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Knitting or Knitwise?

Knitwise is rated higher. Knitting averages 2.8 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Knitwise averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Knitting or Knitwise have ads?

Neither Knitting nor Knitwise shows ads.

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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.*