Comparison

Knit Row Counter vs Stitch Creator

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

Easily track your knitting progress with this simple row counter. Utilize intuitive iPhone gestures like tapping to increment, swiping to decrement, and a long press to reset. A convenient companion for any knitting project.

Highlights
  • Increment counter with a tap
  • Decrement counter with swipe
  • Reset counter with long touch
  • Watch gesture support
  • Simple and intuitive interface
Features
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Knit Row Counter is a small app to count the rows of knitting. iPhone Gestures: • One tip increases the counter by 1 • Swipe left / right decrements the counter by 1 • Long touch (2 seconds) resets the counter to 0 Watch Gesture • Long touch resets the counter to 0

About

Stitch Creator

Transform your photos into intricate cross-stitch patterns with ease. This application guides you through a simple three-step process to convert any image into a stitchable chart. You can then print or share your custom patterns to begin your next creative project.

Highlights
  • Photo to cross-stitch pattern conversion
  • Load images from Photo Library or camera
  • Specify pattern size and floss colors
  • Optimized cross-stitch chart generation
  • Print or share patterns
Features
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Turn your photos and ideas into beautiful stitch patterns with Stitch Creator. Whether you are designing for cross-stitch, needlepoint, or pixel-style projects, Stitch Creator helps you create clean, customizable patterns right from your iPhone or iPad. Import an image, adjust colors and details, and preview your design before you start stitching. Features: - Convert photos into stitch-friendly patterns - Edit and refine pattern details with intuitive tools - Adjust colors and simplify palettes for cleaner results - Zoom and pan for precise editing and pattern checking - Save and organize your patterns in your personal library - Designed for both beginners and experienced stitchers From quick inspiration to detailed projects, Stitch Creator gives you the control you need to craft patterns you will love to stitch.

Screenshots

Knit Row Counter1 screens
Stitch Creator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stitch Creator at 100% against Knit Row Counter's 54%. Stitch Creator also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 14 months). Knit Row Counter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (138 vs 17). On price, 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. Stitch Creator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. Knit Row Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stitch Creator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knit Row Counter has 138 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Knit Row Counter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stitch Creator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knit Row Counter ships an update every 14 months, Stitch Creator monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Knit Row Counter versus Stitch Creator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnit Row CounterStitch Creator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (138 ratings)4.8 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings138 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLars BergeltMikhail Kuznetsov

Customer experience

Knit Row Counter

All ratings138 ratings
Positive55.8%
Neutral17.4%
Negative26.8%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive54.4%
Neutral17.0%
Negative28.7%

Stitch Creator

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Stitch Creator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Knit Row Counter

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Stitch Creator

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription7 Days trial$1.993 Months

Questions

Is Knit Row Counter free?
Knit Row Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stitch Creator free?
Stitch Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Knit Row Counter or Stitch Creator?
Stitch Creator is rated higher. Knit Row Counter averages 3.5 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while Stitch Creator averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.
Do Knit Row Counter or Stitch Creator have ads?
Neither Knit Row Counter nor Stitch Creator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Knit Row Counter or Stitch Creator?
Knit Row Counter ships an update every 14 months, and Stitch Creator monthly. Most recently, Knit Row Counter was updated on October 20, 2026 and Stitch Creator on October 24, 2026.

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