Homewerks vs Sock Pattern Architect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Homewerks
Control your Homewerks SmartVent Ventilation Fan using voice commands with Amazon Alexa and Google Voice Assistant. This app allows for seamless integration and hands-free operation of your ventilation system.
- Voice control integration
- Works with Amazon Alexa
- Works with Google Voice Assistant
- SmartVent Ventilation Fan control
- Hands-free operation
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Designed to work with Amazon Alexa and Google Voice Assistant to control Homewerks SmartVent Ventilation Fan
Sock Pattern Architect
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Knit socks to your measurements Whether you’re knitting for yourself, family or friends, Sockenrechner creates personalised knitting instructions based on your measurements and your own stitch and row gauge. Plan your next pair to suit the wearer’s feet and your chosen stitch pattern. From gauge swatch to finished toe Enter your stitch and row gauge along with the leg and foot measurements. Choose your stitch pattern, cuff style, heel and toe. The app calculates the stitch and row counts and guides you through each part of your sock: cuff, leg, heel, foot and toe. Not sure which heel or toe to choose? Sockenrechner suggests suitable styles based on your measurements and the selected foot shape. Accept a recommendation or choose another style yourself. As much detail as you need Choose the level of detail that suits your knitting experience: • Detailed: Full explanations of the individual steps. • Normal: Concise instructions with the essential information. • Brief: Abbreviated instructions for experienced knitters. Keep measurements ready for the next pair Create profiles for the people you knit for and reuse their measurements for a new calculation. Simply enter the gauge for your new project. You can edit saved measurements at any time. Find your favourite instructions again Save completed knitting instructions in your archive under a name of your choice. Open them later, rename them, replace them or delete them. Saved instructions retain their original values, even if you change the person’s measurements later. Create a PDF of your instructions to print or share. Plan on your iPhone, knit from your iPad With iCloud, your saved measurement profiles and knitting instructions are available on your devices signed in to the same iCloud account. Changes also appear while the app is open. Practical help while you knit • Choose to keep the screen awake so your instructions stay visible while knitting. • Apply an additional adjustment for your personal knitting tension, whether you tend to knit loosely or tightly. • Consult the built-in user guide for help with taking measurements and using the app. • Use the app and knitting instructions in English or German. Plan your next pair with your own gauge, your measurements and instructions tailored to your knitting experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Homewerks at Free against Sock Pattern Architect's $3.99. Homewerks also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). Sock Pattern Architect's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Homewerks is free to download; Sock Pattern Architect costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Homewerks ships an update every 12 months, Sock Pattern Architect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Homewerks | Sock Pattern Architect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 1.3 (43 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 43 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 214 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Homewerks | Stefan Neumann |
In-app purchases
Homewerks
No in-app purchases
Sock Pattern Architect
No in-app purchases
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