Comparison

Knitandnote vs Sheep Knit Timer

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

Head to head
About

Knitandnote

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
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Everything you need for your knitting in one place. Bring out your creative potential with Knit&Note – an app designed to make your knitting and crochet journey as easy, inspiring and enjoyable as possible. We're here to simplify every aspect of your crafting, allowing you to focus on unleashing your creativity and create beautiful, handmade items. Key Features: - Organize your projects effortlessly with detailed pages for patterns, yarn details, and more. - Experience an expansive pattern library and dive into a wide range of high-quality knitting and crochet patterns, presented in a convenient and intuitive style, similar to popular streaming services. Ideal for crafters at any skill level. - Buy the yarn and stash you need for your projects in our in-app yarn shop, and get it delivered to your doorstep - Enhance your knitting with tools that helps you progress. Multi-functional pattern-viewer, featuring color highlighters, integrated row counters, increase/ decrease calculator, yarn calculator, ruler, video tutorials and more. - Stay motivated and keep track of your progress with fun statistics that showcase your crafting achievements and growth. - Efficient Yarn & Needle Inventory: Keep track of your crafting materials with ease, ensuring you're always prepared for your next project. -Social Community where you can share, inspire, and connect with fellow crafters in a supportive and creative environment. - Eco-Conscious Crafting: Embrace sustainability with our eco-friendly app, powered by 100% renewable energy. Knit&Note isn't just an app; it's a catalyst for your creativity. It's designed to remove the hurdles in your crafting journey, leaving you free to explore, create, and share in a more organized, sustainable, and enjoyable way. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Sheep Knit Timer

Features
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A knitting companion that helps you count rows and stitches, track your work time, and stay motivated until your project is finished. Have you ever wondered: • Did I already count that row? • How long has it been since I last worked on this project? • How close am I to finishing? Sheep Knit Timer helps you keep track of your knitting progress in a simple and enjoyable way. ◯ Features ◯ ■Row Counter Easily count rows with +1 and +10 buttons. ■Stitch Counter Track stitch counts separately from rows. ■Automatic Row Advance Set the number of stitches per row and let the app automatically increase the row count and reset stitches when a row is completed. ■Time Since Last Count See exactly how many seconds, minutes, or hours have passed since your last count. ■Work Time Tracking Track your current session time and total knitting time. ■Project Photos Save photos of your knitting projects and view them when your work is complete. ■Notes Keep notes about patterns, measurements, or reminders for your next session. ■Completion Celebration When your project reaches 100%, the app displays a special completion screen with your project photo and statistics. ■Share Your Finished Project Share your completed work with friends and family. ◯ A Little Sheep Is Cheering You On ◯ As your project progresses, the sheep gradually uses its own wool to knit a sweater. Watch your sheep change as you move closer to completion, then celebrate together when your project is finished. Enjoy knitting with your new woolly companion.

Screenshots

Knitandnote4 screens
Sheep Knit Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Knitandnote and Sheep Knit Timer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Knitandnote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $11.90 per month and Sheep Knit Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Knitandnote versus Sheep Knit Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnitandnoteSheep Knit Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (166 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings166 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKnitandnote ASTam Works

Bugs and requests

Knitandnote

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • 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
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  • Stash tracking not accurate (doesn't deduct used yarn)
  • App doesn't work on iPad
  • Cannot upload certain pattern PDFs due to size
  • Photos reorder randomly after saving
  • Row counter drops a row randomly
  • App doesn't work offline
  • Row counter doesn't transfer between web and app
  • App is slow to load
  • Stitch counter doesn't save new rows
  • App keeps asking to upgrade to premium
  • Measurement ruler is incorrect

Requested features

21 requests
  • 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
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  • Add free patterns
  • More categories for toys/stuffed animals
  • Ability to link to Ravelry patterns
  • Option to take a picture with notes
  • Ability to create crochet project charts
  • Grams in Imperial setting for yarn
  • Yards/meters in stash instead of grams
  • Widget for stitch counter
  • Offline mode
  • Dark mode option
  • More crochet patterns and tutorials
  • Add crochet hooks to stash
  • Reset button for row counter
  • Option to set row counter to reset after certain rows
  • Left-handed learning option
  • Typing feature for notes

Sheep Knit Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Knitandnote

Subscriptions4
  • Premium$11.901 Month
  • Premium$14.991 Month
  • Premium1 Month trial$107.991 Year
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  • Premium14 Days trial$107.991 Year
1 purchases

Sheep Knit Timer

One-time1
  • Feed the Sheep (Remove Ads)$2.99

Questions

Is Knitandnote free?
Knitandnote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sheep Knit Timer free?
Sheep Knit Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Knitandnote or Sheep Knit Timer have ads?
Both Knitandnote and Sheep Knit Timer show ads.

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