# Knitandnote vs KnitPicky

The clearest difference is rating: KnitPicky at 5.0 against Knitandnote's 3.9. KnitPicky also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Knitandnote's advantage is ratings volume (187 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.2). On price 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. KnitPicky asks for nothing beyond the download.

KnitPicky holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knitandnote has 187 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knitandnote | KnitPicky |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knitandnote-knitting-app/id1634163608/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knitpicky/id6780629904/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **187** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 34.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 143 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Knitandnote AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634163610) | [Eve Tanios](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780629906) |

## 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 pattern library, and providing essential crafting tools. It also features an in-app shop for yarn and a community to connect with other crafters.

**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


### KnitPicky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knitpicky/id6780629904)

Discover and import knitting patterns from a vast library. Track your progress with customizable stitch counters and utilize hands-free voice control for row updates. Access essential knitting tools within the app.

**Highlights:** Thousands of Ravelry patterns, Seamless pattern import, Customizable stitch counters, Voice-controlled row counter, Integrated knitting tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Knitandnote free?

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

### Is KnitPicky free?

KnitPicky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

KnitPicky is rated higher. Knitandnote averages 3.9 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while KnitPicky averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Knitandnote or KnitPicky have ads?

Knitandnote shows ads; KnitPicky does not.

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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.*