Knit Row Counter vs Pocket Knitting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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/
Pocket Knitting
Manage all your knitting projects on the go with this app. Track project details, add reference photos, and import patterns. Supports multiple languages and offers cloud storage options.
- Multiple row counters per project
- Import pattern PDFs or images
- Pattern view memory
- Add project pictures and yarn details
- Archive completed projects
- Multi-language support
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Pocket Knitting is an knitting app to keep track of all your projects wherever you go. Add projects and all the important details. Sleek and modern look and feel. We will keep improving the app, so if you have ideas or improvements, drop us a line! - Add multiple rowcounters to a project - Import a pattern pdf or an image - App remembers your last peek at the pattern - Add pictures and reference photos to a project - Add your yarn of choice - Archive projects when needed - Multiple languages supported Special thanks: - Added French language with the help of Clémentine: merci beaucoup - Added German language with the help of Judith: Vielen Dank - Added Spanish language with the help of Josefa: muchas gracias - Added Japanese language with the help of Yoko: どうもありがとうございました Are you missing your language? Send us an email @ pocketknitting@rickfleuren.nl Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Knitting at 4.9 against Knit Row Counter's 3.5. Pocket Knitting also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 55%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 15 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Knit Row Counter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Pocket Knitting sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pocket Knitting holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 139 and 118 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Knit Row Counter's written reviews are positive against 92% of Pocket Knitting's.
Knit Row Counter ships an update every 15 months, Pocket Knitting every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Knit Row Counter | Pocket Knitting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (139 ratings) | 4.9 (118 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | 92.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 139 — better | 118 |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Lars Bergelt | Rick Fleuren |
Customer experience
Knit Row Counter
Pocket Knitting
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
Pocket Knitting
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Knit Row Counter
- Pro – monthly$0.991 Month
- Pro – yearly7 Days trial$6.991 Year
- Pro – lifetime$14.99
Pocket Knitting
- Cloud storage$1.991 Month
- Cloud storage$19.991 Year
- Pro - Wool$5.99
- Pro - Cashmere$8.99





