Comparison

Knit Row Counter vs Knitandnote

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

Knitandnote

This app simplifies knitting and crochet by organizing projects, offering a vast pattern library, and providing essential crafting tools. It also features an in-app yarn shop and a community for sharing creations.

Highlights
  • Project organization
  • Expansive pattern library
  • In-app yarn shop
  • Multi-functional pattern viewer
  • Yarn & needle inventory
  • Social community
  • Crafting statistics
Features
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Everything you need for your knitting in one place. Bring out your creative potential with Knit&Note – an app designed to make your knitting and crochet journey as easy, inspiring and enjoyable as possible. We're here to simplify every aspect of your crafting, allowing you to focus on unleashing your creativity and create beautiful, handmade items. Key Features: - Organize your projects effortlessly with detailed pages for patterns, yarn details, and more. - Experience an expansive pattern library and dive into a wide range of high-quality knitting and crochet patterns, presented in a convenient and intuitive style, similar to popular streaming services. Ideal for crafters at any skill level. - Buy the yarn and stash you need for your projects in our in-app yarn shop, and get it delivered to your doorstep - Enhance your knitting with tools that helps you progress. Multi-functional pattern-viewer, featuring color highlighters, integrated row counters, increase/ decrease calculator, yarn calculator, ruler, video tutorials and more. - Stay motivated and keep track of your progress with fun statistics that showcase your crafting achievements and growth. - Efficient Yarn & Needle Inventory: Keep track of your crafting materials with ease, ensuring you're always prepared for your next project. -Social Community where you can share, inspire, and connect with fellow crafters in a supportive and creative environment. - Eco-Conscious Crafting: Embrace sustainability with our eco-friendly app, powered by 100% renewable energy. Knit&Note isn't just an app; it's a catalyst for your creativity. It's designed to remove the hurdles in your crafting journey, leaving you free to explore, create, and share in a more organized, sustainable, and enjoyable way. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Knit Row Counter4 screens
Knitandnote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Knit Row Counter at none against Knitandnote's shown. Knit Row Counter also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 34%). Knitandnote's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 15 months) and rating (3.9 vs 3.5). On price, ratings volume, 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

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 Knitandnote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $11.90 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Knitandnote holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 139 and 184 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Knit Row Counter's written reviews are positive against 34% of Knitandnote'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, Knitandnote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Knit Row Counter versus Knitandnote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnit Row CounterKnitandnote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (139 ratings)3.9 (184 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.4% of reviews — better34.2% of reviews
Number of ratings139184 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB126 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperLars BergeltKnitandnote AS

Customer experience

Knit Row Counter

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

Knitandnote

All ratings182 ratings
Positive70.9%
Neutral6.6%
Negative22.5%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive34.2%
Neutral16.7%
Negative49.2%

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

Knitandnote

From 184 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Aesthetically pleasing design
  • 📚 Great for organizing patterns
  • 🧵 Useful for tracking projects
  • 💡 Potential to replace Ravelry for tracking
  • ✅ User-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 💸 Expensive subscription price
  • 🚫 Most features now behind paywall
  • 📉 Significant price hike
  • ❌ Deceptive advertising (free vs. paid)
  • 😕 Limited crochet features/support

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

Knitandnote

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Row counters lose progress/don't save
  • App crashes frequently
  • App freezes or glitches
  • Cannot log in/forgot password issues
  • Page closes when scrolling up in pattern view
Show 11 more
  • Stash tracking not accurate (doesn't deduct used yarn)
  • App doesn't work on iPad
  • Cannot upload certain pattern PDFs due to size
  • Photos reorder randomly after saving
  • Row counter drops a row randomly
  • App doesn't work offline
  • Row counter doesn't transfer between web and app
  • App is slow to load
  • Stitch counter doesn't save new rows
  • App keeps asking to upgrade to premium
  • Measurement ruler is incorrect

Requested features

21 requests
  • Option to buy patterns individually
  • Request patterns in other languages
  • Messenger feature to ask designers questions
  • Yarn weight in pattern details
  • Timer for tracking project time
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  • Add free patterns
  • More categories for toys/stuffed animals
  • Ability to link to Ravelry patterns
  • Option to take a picture with notes
  • Ability to create crochet project charts
  • Grams in Imperial setting for yarn
  • Yards/meters in stash instead of grams
  • Widget for stitch counter
  • Offline mode
  • Dark mode option
  • More crochet patterns and tutorials
  • Add crochet hooks to stash
  • Reset button for row counter
  • Option to set row counter to reset after certain rows
  • Left-handed learning option
  • Typing feature for notes

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
4 purchases

Knitandnote

Subscriptions4
  • Premium$11.901 Month
  • Premium$14.991 Month
  • Premium1 Month trial$107.991 Year
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  • Premium14 Days trial$107.991 Year

Questions

Is Knit Row Counter free?
Knit Row Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Knitandnote free?
Knitandnote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Knit Row Counter or Knitandnote?
Knitandnote is rated higher. Knit Row Counter averages 3.5 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while Knitandnote averages 3.9 from 184 ratings.
Do Knit Row Counter or Knitandnote have ads?
Knitandnote shows ads; Knit Row Counter does not.
Which is updated more often, Knit Row Counter or Knitandnote?
Knit Row Counter ships an update every 15 months, and Knitandnote every 2 weeks. Most recently, Knit Row Counter was updated on November 1, 2026 and Knitandnote on November 3, 2026.

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