Comparison

Knit Row Counter vs Crochet Patterns-Row Counter

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

Head to head
About

Knit Row Counter

This app helps knitters track their progress with a simple row counter. It offers basic counting functions in its free version, with advanced features like multiple projects, pattern attachments, and yarn management available through a Pro subscription.

Highlights
  • Tap to increment row count
  • Swipe down to decrement
  • Lock against accidental touches
  • Undo last action
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Unlimited projects (Pro)
Features
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The simple row counter for knitters – around since 2009, now completely rebuilt. COUNTING, THE WAY YOU KNOW IT • Tap the counter: +1 • Swipe down: −1 • Long press: reset (now asks first) • Or use the new, clearly visible −/+ buttons • Lock against accidental touches • Undo, in case something still goes wrong • Portrait and landscape, dark mode ALWAYS WITH YOU • Apple Watch: count right on your wrist, Digital Crown included • Complications and widgets for your Home and Lock Screen • Shortcuts and Siri: "Count a row" • iPad and iPhone Duo: counter and pattern side by side PRO – WHEN ONE PROJECT BECOMES MANY The free version stays fully usable – one counter, just like always. Pro (subscription or one-time purchase) adds: • Unlimited projects with names and notes • Multiple counters per project: rows, repeats, decreases • Targets and repeat counters that roll over automatically • Pattern documents attached to projects: PDF, photo or scan – with a movable reading ruler • Yarn stash: weight, yardage, needle size, color, dye lot, fiber and photo No ads. No account. All data stays on your device. Pro is available as a yearly or monthly subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. The yearly plan starts with a free trial week. Subscriptions renew automatically and can be cancelled anytime in your App Store settings. Questions and ideas: support@lbergelt.de Privacy Policy: https://lbergelt.com/apps/knitrow_privacy.php#en Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Crochet Patterns-Row Counter

This app helps crafters manage their yarn stash, store PDF patterns, and track project progress with a built-in row counter. It offers modern amigurumi recipes and tutorials, simplifying the crafting process for mobile users.

Highlights
  • PDF pattern import and storage
  • Row and stitch counter
  • Yarn stash manager
  • Project progress tracking
  • Amigurumi recipes and tutorials
  • Cloud synchronization for patterns
Features
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SIMPLE CROCHET APP WITH A ROW COUNTER PDF upload and stuffed amigurumi animals.Preview and store PDF patterns, count rows, track progress, upload patterns from other apps or marketplaces like Etsy, ravelry app, etc. Use row counters with + and -, check timer and track your knitting or crochet DIY patterns PATTERNS CRAFTED SPECIALLY FOR MOBILE The new way patterns are crafted and optimised specially for mobile devices. Lowers the bar on users who can craft projects, increasing an audience that can be reached. Crochet app team finds best amigurumi patterns and makes crafts with the best crocheters, adds them to yarn free app. YARN APP, STASH MANAGER AND SHOPPING LIST Gathered best yarn collections from best manufacturers: YarnArt, Drops, Alize, Schachenmayr, DMC, etc. Allows to control stock of items for crocheting, yarn stash, crochet hooks and other tools. Helps creators to make sure stash and yarns are always full and ready. NEW STANDARDS FOR EASY CROCHET PATTERNS PDF’s that are currently published by creators are not optimised for mobile devices. Not user friendly on mobile devices, no search, no progress, no interaction. New format solves it all, as well as expands the possibilities for crocheters on what they can create. Easy crafts and amigurumi, clothes and accessories, instructions, even bought from other stores, like etsy, stashes, row counter and stitches counts are synchronised with cloud and will be present on the account with premium features. FEATURES & TOOLS: - Project preview & instructions - Row counter & counting app - Yarn list & existing yarns - Rows, project & part timer - Modern amigurumi recipes - Video / Photo in patterns app - Project completion time planner - Basic Crochet & knitting tutorials - Hook size chart - Knitting needles size charts - Completed projects - PDF import & notes - Free multiple row counter - Yarn marketplace EASY TO GET PATTERN No need to trust each seller individually. Guarantee of a purchase, refund and quality assurance from the Crochetapp platform. Users don’t need to adjust to payment methods provided by creators, just purchase with their Apple pay. Also, there are more than 15 free crochet & knitting projects in the app already available, for the apps craft. PDF INSTRUCTIONS IN CLOUD Many instructions are stored in different places, devices and ways. As payments happen from various sources and creators, it will allow users to keep their instructions forever. SINGLE FORMAT FOR CRAFTED PROJECTS Every creator has their own style and format of crafted toys or items, product is built to give the best possible experience and format for the end user. It is a completely new approach to visual information, abbreviations and style of description. Explanations, tips and instructions available, as well as needed materials and yarn warehouse Privacy policy: https://crochetappdev-e8fb0.web.app/#/privacy-policy Terms and conditions: https://crochetappdev-e8fb0.web.app/#/terms

Screenshots

Knit Row Counter4 screens
Crochet Patterns-Row Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Crochet Patterns-Row Counter at 4.7 against Knit Row Counter's 3.5. Crochet Patterns-Row Counter also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 139). Knit Row Counter's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Knit Row Counter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Crochet Patterns-Row Counter sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crochet Patterns-Row Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crochet Patterns-Row Counter has 1.2K ratings behind it against 139, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Knit Row Counter's written reviews are positive against 53% of Crochet Patterns-Row Counter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knit Row Counter ships an update every 15 months, Crochet Patterns-Row Counter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Knit Row Counter versus Crochet Patterns-Row Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnit Row CounterCrochet Patterns-Row Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (139 ratings)4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.4% of reviews — better53.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1391.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB133 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperLars BergeltCrochet App SIA

Customer experience

Knit Row Counter

All ratings139 ratings
Positive56.1%
Neutral17.3%
Negative26.6%
Written reviews175 reviews
Positive55.4%
Neutral16.6%
Negative28.0%

Crochet Patterns-Row Counter

All ratings1,210 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive53.2%
Neutral16.5%
Negative30.3%

User reviews

Knit Row Counter

From 139 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient for Apple Watch
  • 💡 Useful for knitting/crocheting
  • 🤩 Minimal and straightforward

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Difficulty resetting or decreasing count
  • 🤔 Lack of instructions or help
  • 💤 Landscape-only orientation on iPhone
  • 🤯 Accidental taps increase count

Crochet Patterns-Row Counter

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🧶 Helpful for crocheters
  • ⏱️ Useful row/stitch counter
  • 📚 Good pattern selection
  • 🔍 Detailed pattern instructions

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔍 Limited pattern selection
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔌 Requires internet connection
  • 📚 Lack of video tutorials

Bugs and requests

Knit Row Counter

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent row counting
  • Difficulty closing the app
  • Syncing issues between watch and phone

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add reset button
  • Implement portrait mode
  • Allow multiple project tracking
  • Add watch complications

Crochet Patterns-Row Counter

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sync issues with Apple Watch
  • PDF notes formatting problems
  • Counters resetting after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • More pattern variety
  • Ability to upload own patterns
  • Offline mode for counters
  • Dark mode option
  • Better organization for PDFs and counters

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Knit Row Counter

Subscriptions2
  • Pro – monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro – yearly7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro – lifetime$14.99
9 purchases

Crochet Patterns-Row Counter

Subscriptions8
  • Crochet Monthly Premium7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Crochet Monthly Premium2 variants$2.491 Month
  • Crochet Monthly Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
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  • Crochet Monthly Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Crochet Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Three months Crochet Premium7 Days trial$5.493 Months
  • Crochet One Year Premium7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Crochet One Year Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Knit Row Counter free?
Knit Row Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crochet Patterns-Row Counter free?
Crochet Patterns-Row Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Knit Row Counter or Crochet Patterns-Row Counter?
Crochet Patterns-Row Counter is rated higher. Knit Row Counter averages 3.5 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while Crochet Patterns-Row Counter averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Knit Row Counter or Crochet Patterns-Row Counter have ads?
Crochet Patterns-Row Counter shows ads; Knit Row Counter does not.
Which is updated more often, Knit Row Counter or Crochet Patterns-Row Counter?
Knit Row Counter ships an update every 15 months, and Crochet Patterns-Row Counter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Knit Row Counter was updated on November 6, 2026 and Crochet Patterns-Row Counter on November 7, 2026.

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