Lomi vs Tin Can Knits
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lomi
Transform food waste into rewards with this app. Connect your device, run cycles, refer friends, and subscribe to earn points. Track your progress and impact, and access helpful information about your device.
- Earn rewards points
- Connect device
- Track Lomi cycle status
- Monitor environmental impact
- Access FAQs
- Redeem points for essentials
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Food waste is gross. We can do better. Lomi takes care of your food waste so you can spend time on things you actually enjoy. Turn your food waste into rewards. Earn points by connecting your device, running a Lomi cycle, referring friends, and subscribing. Use your Lomi points towards Lomi essentials and the everyday brands you love. Check your Lomi status at any time and track your impact every time you run a Lomi cycle. Want to understand your Lomi even more? The new app gives you easy access to any questions that you have.
Tin Can Knits
Access a collection of knitting patterns with clear instructions and inclusive sizing. Easily navigate through patterns with simplified views and find help for techniques with integrated tutorials. Customize your viewing experience with adjustable units, font sizes, and colors.
- Simplified 1-size view
- Over 2-dozen free patterns
- Integrated technique tutorials
- Adjustable units, font size, and colors
- Inclusive baby-to-big sizing
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Get everything you love about Tin Can Knits (clear pattern writing, inclusive baby-to-big sizing, and fun to knit designs) in an EVEN BETTER format. - Simplified 1-size view (or view all size numbers if you prefer!) - Over 30 free patterns included - Help is just a tap away: not sure about a technique? Just tap and you’ll be taken to the Tin Can Knits tutorial - As you like it: use your preferred units, adjust font size and colours Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Lomi at 4.8 against Tin Can Knits's 4.1. Lomi also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (1K vs 137). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Tin Can Knits sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $16.00 per year. Lomi asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lomi holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lomi has 1K ratings behind it against 137, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Lomi's written reviews are positive against 70% of Tin Can Knits's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Lomi | Tin Can Knits |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1K ratings) — better | 4.1 (137 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | 69.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | 137 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Open Mind Developments Corporation | Tin Can Knits Inc. |
Customer experience
Lomi
Tin Can Knits
User reviews
Lomi
From 1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Efficient composting
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🌱 Helps reduce food waste
- 💡 Rewards program
- 👍 Sleek and modern design
Room to improve
- 🐛 App issues (crashes, bugs, updates)
- 🔍 Limited app functionality
- 🤔 Concerns about using Lomi soil in gardens
- 🤔 Inconsistent performance
- 🤔 Difficulty changing app settings
Tin Can Knits
From 137 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎯 Size-specific pattern display eliminates confusion
- 💡 Integrated tutorials and technique links within patterns
- 🧮 Automatic row counter and repeat tracking
- 📱 Responsive pattern format adapts to yarn weight and size
Room to improve
- 🌐 Requires internet connection to function
- 💾 Unreliable progress saving and data loss
- 🔄 Recent update significantly degraded user experience
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and error messages
- ⚠️ Confusing dropdown menus and navigation
Bugs and requests
Lomi
Reported bugs
3 issues- App not compatible with latest OS updates
- Sync issues between app and device
- Inaccurate cycle time estimates
Requested features
4 requests- Remote control and device settings in the app
- More detailed instructions and troubleshooting guides
- Improved app design and user experience
- Expanded app features (e.g., cycle scheduling, notifications)
Tin Can Knits
Reported bugs
10 issues- App fails to open or displays blank white screen
- Progress on projects lost after update
- Row counter and repeat tracker removed or non-functional
- Tutorial links not working within pattern steps
- Patterns not loading or displaying correctly
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- Inconsistent stitch counts between app and PDF versions
- Notes and progress not saving without strong internet
- Legacy projects inaccessible after update
- Free pattern links broken or non-functional
- App crashes when opening or navigating between sections
Requested features
11 requests- Offline access and pattern downloads
- Persistent row counter that saves progress reliably
- Ability to check off completed steps
- Chart highlighter for tracking position
- Larger, bolder font for accessibility
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- Keep user signed in between sessions
- Access to previously purchased patterns from Ravelry
- Print functionality for patterns
- View all sizes in PDF format for gauge adjustments
- Prevent screen timeout during knitting sessions
- More patterns added to library
In-app purchases
Lomi
No in-app purchases
Tin Can Knits
- Unlimited projects + 1 credit$16.001 Year
- Ruffle Socks$6.00
- Beloved Bonnet$6.00
- Basic Beanie$6.00
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- Everyday Socks$6.00
- Besties Hoodie$9.00
- Classic Cardigan$9.00
- Simple Sweater$9.00
- Basics Collection$20.00
- Unlimited projects$36.00
