# Knitandnote vs YarnWiz

The clearest difference is rating: YarnWiz at 5.0 against Knitandnote's 3.9. YarnWiz also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). Knitandnote's advantage is ratings volume (190 vs 5) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knitandnote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $11.90 per month and YarnWiz sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

YarnWiz holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knitandnote has 190 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Knitandnote ships an update every 9 days, YarnWiz every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knitandnote | YarnWiz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knitandnote-knitting-app/id1634163608/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarnwiz/id6761729256/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **190** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 33.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 143 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Knitandnote AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634163610) | [Gabrielle Gryko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891137539) |

## What reviewers say

### Knitandnote

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

This app helps knitters and crocheters organize projects, access patterns, and manage materials. It offers tools for progress tracking, a yarn shop, and a community forum. Designed to simplify crafting and inspire creativity.

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

**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


### YarnWiz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarnwiz/id6761729256)

Effortlessly manage your yarn stash by scanning labels to instantly log details. Discover patterns that match your available yarn and track your knitting projects from start to finish. Spend less time organizing and more time creating.

**Highlights:** Instant yarn label scanning, Full stash management, Yardage tracking, Stash-based pattern matching, Ravelry integration, Project tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YarnWiz Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| YarnWiz Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| YarnWiz Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Knitandnote free?

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

### Is YarnWiz free?

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

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

YarnWiz is rated higher. Knitandnote averages 3.9 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while YarnWiz averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Knitandnote or YarnWiz have ads?

Knitandnote shows ads; YarnWiz does not.

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

Knitandnote ships an update every 9 days, and YarnWiz every 4 days. Most recently, Knitandnote was updated on November 12, 2026 and YarnWiz on October 31, 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.*