# Moomugs vs Knitandnote

The clearest difference is rating: Moomugs at 5.0 against Knitandnote's 3.8. Moomugs also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Knitandnote's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (166 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Moomugs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Knitandnote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.90 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Moomugs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knitandnote has 166 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Moomugs ships an update monthly, Knitandnote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Moomugs | Knitandnote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moomugs/id1582006435/reviews)** | [3.8 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knitandnote-knitting-app/id1634163608/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **166** |
| Positive reviews | — | 31.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 86 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Katrine Selnes Mikalsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582006437) | [Knitandnote AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634163610) |

## What reviewers say

### Moomugs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moomugs/id1582006435)

Organize and explore your mug collection with detailed information on releases, stamps, and special editions. Track your collection, create wishlists, and share with friends. The free version supports up to 25 mugs.

**Highlights:** Browse all released mug designs, Organize collection with notes and stamps, Track mug release dates and special editions, Create and share wishlists, Filter and search for specific mugs, View friends' collections and wishlists

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Moomugs Plus | $2.99 | one-time |


### Knitandnote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knitandnote-knitting-app/id1634163608)

This app simplifies knitting and crochet by organizing projects, offering a vast pattern library, and providing essential crafting tools. It also features an in-app yarn shop and a community for sharing creations.

**Highlights:** Project organization, Expansive pattern library, In-app yarn shop, Multi-functional pattern viewer, Yarn & needle inventory, Social community, Crafting statistics

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $11.90 | per month |
| Premium | $107.99 | per year |
| Premium | $107.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Aesthetically pleasing design
- 📚 Great for organizing patterns
- 🧵 Useful for tracking projects
- 💡 Potential to replace Ravelry for tracking
- ✅ User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription price
- 🚫 Most features now behind paywall
- 📉 Significant price hike
- ❌ Deceptive advertising (free vs. paid)
- 😕 Limited crochet features/support

**Reported bugs**

- Row counters lose progress/don't save
- App crashes frequently
- App freezes or glitches
- Cannot log in/forgot password issues
- Page closes when scrolling up in pattern view

**Requested features**

- Option to buy patterns individually
- Request patterns in other languages
- Messenger feature to ask designers questions
- Yarn weight in pattern details
- Timer for tracking project time


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Moomugs free?

Moomugs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Knitandnote free?

Knitandnote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Moomugs or Knitandnote?

Moomugs is rated higher. Moomugs averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Knitandnote averages 3.8 from 166 ratings.

### Do Moomugs or Knitandnote have ads?

Knitandnote shows ads; Moomugs does not.

### Which is updated more often, Moomugs or Knitandnote?

Moomugs ships an update monthly, and Knitandnote every 2 weeks. Most recently, Moomugs was updated on June 1, 2026 and Knitandnote on September 21, 2026.

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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.*