Comparison

Stitchout vs Knit Rows

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

Head to head
About

Stitchout

Monitor your BERNINA embroidery machine's progress remotely. Receive real-time updates on stitchout status, thread colors, and notifications for task completion or machine attention. Plan your embroidery sessions with ease and flexibility.

Highlights
  • Real-time embroidery progress monitoring
  • Thread color preview and checklist
  • In-app notifications for completion and alerts
  • Design view with stitchout status
  • Mobile convenience for embroidery
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The BERNINA Stitchout App allows you to monitor the embroidery progress of compatible BERNINA Embroidery Machines conveniently on your mobile device. Make your embroidery journey more convenient and flexible with in-app notifications and real-time status updates without having to be right at your machine. View Thread Colors Preview the thread colors in the design and use the checklist to ensure all threads are ready to go. The current color and next thread colors are displayed along with how many stitches and the time for each color. Design View The Design View shows you the current state of your embroidery stitchout in real-time. Preview the design, the size and percentage of time left in your stitchout. Receive Notifications Get notified when your embroidery is finished, when you need to change the thread or when the machine needs your attention.

About

Knit Rows

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Welcome to KnitRows, your ultimate knitting companion! Simplify your knitting projects with intuitive features and seamless organization. Perfect for knitters of all levels, KnitRows brings your knitting patterns to life with ease and precision. Project Management: *Organize your knitting projects with ease. *Create and manage multiple projects simultaneously. *Automatically sync across devices if you use iCloud. *Backup and restore projects to/from iCloud for peace of mind. Detailed Piece Tracking: *Add and track individual pieces within each project. *View and edit pieces with a user-friendly interface. *Copy pieces between projects effortlessly. Step-by-Step Guidance: *Add detailed steps for each piece to guide your knitting process. *Customize steps with stitch counts, sections, and repeats. *Visualize your progress with an intuitive row-by-row guide. Advanced Options: *Enable advanced options for more control and customization. *Export and import projects for seamless sharing and collaboration.

Screenshots

Stitchout4 screens
Knit Rows1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Knit Rows at every 3 days against Stitchout's every 17 months. Knit Rows also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Stitchout's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stitchout ships an update every 17 months, Knit Rows every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stitchout versus Knit Rows: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStitchoutKnit Rows
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBERNINAJeremy Bakken

In-app purchases

None

Stitchout

No in-app purchases

None

Knit Rows

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stitchout free?
Stitchout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Knit Rows free?
Knit Rows is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stitchout or Knit Rows have ads?
Neither Stitchout nor Knit Rows shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stitchout or Knit Rows?
Stitchout ships an update every 17 months, and Knit Rows every 3 days. Most recently, Stitchout was updated on June 3, 2026 and Knit Rows on September 23, 2026.

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