Comparison

Glasses vs KnitStitch

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

Head to head
About

Glasses

Magnify small text and objects with your phone's camera, even in low light. Use the front camera as a handy mirror for quick touch-ups. Save and archive images for later viewing.

Highlights
  • Digital magnifier with flashlight
  • Up to 12x magnification
  • Front-facing camera as a cosmetic mirror
  • Quick zoom by double-tapping
  • Continuous zoom by swiping
  • Freeze image with tap and hold
  • Image archiving and saving
Features
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Glasses turns your iPhone into a simple, powerful magnifier you can always have with you. Use it to read labels and menus, check receipts and price tags, examine clothing labels, see fine details, or simply get a closer look at anything that’s hard to see. Glasses is designed to be fast and effortless. Point your iPhone at what you want to see and use the large, simple controls to magnify the image — all easily operated with one hand. • Magnify text, objects and fine details • Illuminate what you’re viewing in low light • Freeze an image so you can examine it comfortably • Keep useful images in your private Image Archive • Quickly return to images you may want to see again • Share or save an image whenever you choose • Use the front camera as a convenient close-up mirror Private by design. Glasses does not require an account, does not contain advertising or analytics, and does not upload your images. Your Image Archive stays on your iPhone unless you choose to share or export something yourself. Whether you’ve forgotten your reading glasses, need to inspect something tiny, or simply want a clearer view, Glasses is ready when you need it.

About

KnitStitch

Features
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This app calculates how to increase or decrease stitches when knitting, so that the change is evenly distributed along the row. Sometimes the number of stitches you need to add or remove does not divide nicely into the number of stitches you already have. KnitStitch will do the math for you. This elegant app is equally beautiful in light and dark modes.

Screenshots

Glasses4 screens
KnitStitch3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KnitStitch at none against Glasses's 3. KnitStitch also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Glasses sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. KnitStitch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Glasses versus KnitStitch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlassesKnitStitch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYodel CodeJoachim Seland Graff

Bugs and requests

Glasses

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes or freezes during use
  • Difficulty returning to live view after taking a snapshot

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save and retrieve magnified images
  • Option to adjust brightness/contrast
  • Support for higher zoom levels
  • Compatibility improvements for newer devices

KnitStitch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Glasses

One-time3
  • Patron$1.99
  • Backer$2.99
  • Hero$4.99
None

KnitStitch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Glasses free?
Glasses is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KnitStitch free?
KnitStitch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Glasses or KnitStitch have ads?
Neither Glasses nor KnitStitch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Glasses or KnitStitch?
Glasses ships an update every 2 months, and KnitStitch every 2 months. Most recently, Glasses was updated on October 31, 2026 and KnitStitch on October 28, 2026.

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