# Woolit vs Knitandnote

The clearest difference is rating: Woolit at 5.0 against Knitandnote's 3.8. Woolit also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Knitandnote's advantage is ratings volume (166 vs 1). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knitandnote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.90 per month. Woolit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Woolit 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.

Woolit ships an update monthly, Knitandnote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Woolit | Knitandnote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woolit/id1590823328/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 | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 64 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Woolit AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590823330) | [Knitandnote AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634163610) |

## What reviewers say

### Woolit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woolit/id1590823328)

Experience knitting and patterns in a new way. Customize patterns to show only needed information as you knit. Save projects with chosen colors and sizes for a personalized pattern. Includes a knitting calculator and color combination selection.

**Highlights:** Customizable knitting patterns, Project saving, Knitting calculator, Color combination selection, Interactive diagrams, Design tools for creators

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Woolit free?

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

### Is Knitandnote free?

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

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

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

### Do Woolit or Knitandnote have ads?

Knitandnote shows ads; Woolit does not.

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

Woolit ships an update monthly, and Knitandnote every 2 weeks. Most recently, Woolit was updated on July 8, 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.*