Comparison

Garnflex vs Pattly

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

Head to head
About

Garnflex

Features
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Use the yarn you like in these knitting and crochet patterns. Wide range of sizes. Simply enter gauge/tension, the size you want and start working. Keep track of rows, rounds, repeats, or whatever you would like to keep track of, in the included Counter. When knitting you can choose between socks, mittens, fingerles mittens, sweaters and a shawl. When crocheting you can chose to make a jar cosy, a coaster, blankets and a poncho. More patterns are on their way. In english and danish.

About

Pattly

Features
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Easily browse, search, and manage your Ravelry patterns, manage projects, queues and favorites โ€” anywhere you go. Key Features: Ravelry pattern search: find knitting and crochet patterns by category, fit, language and more Favorites, Projects & Queue: save your favorite knitting and crochet patterns or add them to your projects or queue. Category filters: sort patterns by craft type, clothing type, season, and style. Account sync : all changes update instantly across Ravelry web and mobile (for projects, queues and favorites in Ravelry). Perfect for: Knitters looking for sweater, hat, or sock patterns. Crocheters searching for amigurumi, blankets, or seasonal designs. And for everything else what the heart desires. Why choose this app? Whether you knit, crochet, or do both, this app makes it easy to find inspiration, manage your projects, and keep your Ravelry favorites just a tap away. No more hunting through browser tabs โ€” everything is organized and ready for your next crafting session. Requirements: Free Ravelry account to access your patterns and projects. Internet connection for browsing and syncing. Start creating today โ€” download now and make your knitting & crochet life simpler, faster, and more inspiring.

Screenshots

Garnflex4 screens
Pattly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pattly at every 3 days against Garnflex's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Garnflex ships an update monthly, Pattly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Garnflex versus Pattly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGarnflexPattly
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.2 โ€” better12.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size78 MB32 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGreenleaf ApSKaren Borner

In-app purchases

None

Garnflex

No in-app purchases

None

Pattly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Garnflex free?
Garnflex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pattly free?
Pattly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Garnflex or Pattly have ads?
Neither Garnflex nor Pattly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Garnflex or Pattly?
Garnflex ships an update monthly, and Pattly every 3 days. Most recently, Garnflex was updated on September 20, 2026 and Pattly on October 1, 2026.

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