# Knitandnote vs Live by BCC Connect

The clearest difference is rating: Live by BCC Connect at 5.0 against Knitandnote's 3.9. Live by BCC Connect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Knitandnote's advantage is ratings volume (184 vs 6). On price, update cadence, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knitandnote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $11.90 per month. Live by BCC Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Live by BCC Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knitandnote has 184 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Knitandnote ships an update every 2 weeks, Live by BCC Connect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knitandnote | Live by BCC Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (184 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knitandnote-knitting-app/id1634163608/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-by-bcc-connect/id6476551025/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **184** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 34.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 126 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Knitandnote AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634163610) | [BCC Connect](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727098070) |

## What reviewers say

### 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $11.90 | per month |
| Premium | $14.99 | 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


### Live by BCC Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-by-bcc-connect/id6476551025)

Stream live events and camp broadcasts directly from Brunstad. Access transmissions conveniently on your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Live event streaming, Camp broadcasts, Brunstad transmissions, Apple TV support, iPhone and iPad compatible

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Knitandnote free?

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

### Is Live by BCC Connect free?

Live by BCC Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Knitandnote or Live by BCC Connect?

Live by BCC Connect is rated higher. Knitandnote averages 3.9 out of 5 from 184 ratings, while Live by BCC Connect averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Knitandnote or Live by BCC Connect have ads?

Knitandnote shows ads; Live by BCC Connect does not.

### Which is updated more often, Knitandnote or Live by BCC Connect?

Knitandnote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Live by BCC Connect fortnightly. Most recently, Knitandnote was updated on November 3, 2026 and Live by BCC Connect on November 4, 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.*