Comparison

Knit Row Counter vs Audiobrary

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

Audiobrary

Access a curated collection of audio content, including audiobooks, podcasts, and interviews, all performed by human storytellers. Enjoy a variety of audio formats for entertainment and enrichment.

Highlights
  • Audiobook collection
  • Podcast library
  • Interview recordings
  • Human storytellers
  • Membership bonuses
Features
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All projects, whether audiobooks, podcasts, interviews, series, or membership benefits and bonuses are written and read by human storytellers.

Screenshots

Knit Row Counter4 screens
Audiobrary4 screens

Verdict

The call

Knit Row Counter and Audiobrary both sit at 3.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of Knit Row Counter's written reviews are positive against 0% of Audiobrary's. Knit Row Counter also leads on ratings volume (139 vs 10). Audiobrary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 15 months). On price, rating, 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. Knit Row Counter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Audiobrary asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.5 for Knit Row Counter against 3.6 for Audiobrary. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knit Row Counter has 139 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Knit Row Counter's written reviews are positive against 0% of Audiobrary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knit Row Counter ships an update every 15 months, Audiobrary every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Knit Row Counter versus Audiobrary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnit Row CounterAudiobrary
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (139 ratings)3.6 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings139 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB50 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperLars BergeltAudiobrary

Customer experience

Knit Row Counter

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

Audiobrary

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral75.0%
Negative25.0%

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

Audiobrary

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Audiobrary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Knit Row Counter free?
Knit Row Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audiobrary free?
Audiobrary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Knit Row Counter or Audiobrary?
Audiobrary is rated higher. Knit Row Counter averages 3.5 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while Audiobrary averages 3.6 from 10 ratings.
Do Knit Row Counter or Audiobrary have ads?
Neither Knit Row Counter nor Audiobrary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Knit Row Counter or Audiobrary?
Knit Row Counter ships an update every 15 months, and Audiobrary every 4 months. Most recently, Knit Row Counter was updated on November 6, 2026 and Audiobrary on November 8, 2026.

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