# Knitandnote vs Cabled

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cabled at 100% against Knitandnote's 34%. Cabled also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). Knitandnote's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (166 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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 and Cabled sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cabled holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knitandnote has 166 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Knitandnote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cabled's.

Knitandnote ships an update every 2 weeks, Cabled weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knitandnote | Cabled |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knitandnote-knitting-app/id1634163608/reviews) | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cabled-craft-tracker/id6779964215/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **166** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 108 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Knitandnote AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634163610) | [Liane Abrams](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779964217) |

## 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

**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


### Cabled

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cabled-craft-tracker/id6779964215)

This app helps you track your crafting time and progress. Log sessions, count rows, manage projects, and view your stats. Earn achievements and share your milestones with your community.

**Highlights:** Session tracking with timers, Multiple craft support, Color-coded row counters, Project lifecycle management, Crafting statistics, Achievement system, Social sharing of milestones

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cabled Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Cabled Pro - Annual | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Knitandnote free?

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

### Is Cabled free?

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

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

Cabled is rated higher. Knitandnote averages 3.8 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while Cabled averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Knitandnote or Cabled have ads?

Knitandnote shows ads; Cabled does not.

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

Knitandnote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cabled weekly. Most recently, Knitandnote was updated on October 18, 2026 and Cabled on October 12, 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.*