Comparison

kntd vs Pattern Manager

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

Head to head
About

kntd

This app helps knitters and crocheters manage their projects by importing patterns, tracking progress with customizable counters, and adding notes. It allows for seamless synchronization across devices for an uninterrupted crafting experience.

Highlights
  • Import patterns from Ravelry, PDF, or scan
  • Customizable row and multi-counters
  • Inverted markers for focus
  • Add annotations and notes to patterns
  • Cross-device project synchronization
  • Document scanner for paper patterns
Features
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Take your knitting and crochet to the next level with kntd:create, your ultimate project companion! IMPORT YOUR PATTERN ■ Import patterns directly from your Ravelry library ■ The document scanner lets your easily scan in patterns on paper or from books ■ Import patterns from PDF files on your device NEVER LOSE YOUR PLACE ■ Customizable markers mean you'll never lose your place when working from a chart ■ Turn on inverted markers to dim everything except your current row for extra focus. KEEP TRACK WITH COUNTERS ■ Keep track of your current row, increases or change of color using the built in row counters ■ Add multiple row counters to keep track of multiple pattern parts simultaneously. CUSTOMIZE YOUR PATTERN ■ Add annotations and notes directly to PDF patterns ■ Use annotations to highlight your size, make a note of your row counts and much more. KEEP IN SYNC ■ With ProCreator your projects sync across all your iOS devices. ■ Markers, row counters, page position and zoom will all be synchronized. ■ You might start a project on your iPad then pick up where you left off on your iPhone. kntd:create is not created by, associated with, or endorsed by Ravelry. ---------- If you choose to purchase kntd:create ProCreator, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. You can manage your subscriptions from your App Store Account Settings. If you choose not to purchase kntd:create ProCreator, you can simply continue using kntd:create for free. For more information please see our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Privacy Policy: https://www.kntdapp.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.kntdapp.com/terms/

About

Pattern Manager

Features
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Pattern Manager is our reference app for reading and managing OPAF patterns. With Pattern Manager you can: - Manage your library of OPAF pattern files - Manage your active projects - Configure new projects or import existing project files - Utilise a variety of interactive features such as progress tracking, responsive charts and interactive instructions

Screenshots

kntd4 screens
Pattern Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pattern Manager at none against kntd's 2. Pattern Manager also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). 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. kntd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pattern Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

kntd ships an update every 7 months, Pattern Manager every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and August 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
kntd versus Pattern Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterkntdPattern Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamuel HarrisonScott Ware

In-app purchases

2 purchases

kntd

Subscriptions2
  • ProCreator Monthly$1.991 Month
  • ProCreator Annually7 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

Pattern Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is kntd free?
kntd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pattern Manager free?
Pattern Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do kntd or Pattern Manager have ads?
Neither kntd nor Pattern Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, kntd or Pattern Manager?
kntd ships an update every 7 months, and Pattern Manager every 2 weeks. Most recently, kntd was updated on August 13, 2026 and Pattern Manager on August 2, 2026.

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