# Knit Row Counter vs Spool

The clearest difference is rating: Spool at 4.7 against Knit Row Counter's 3.5. Spool also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 55%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 15 months). Knit Row Counter's advantage is ratings volume (139 vs 9). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knit Row Counter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Spool sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spool holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knit Row Counter has 139 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Knit Row Counter's written reviews are positive against 86% of Spool's.

Knit Row Counter ships an update every 15 months, Spool every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knit Row Counter | Spool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knit-row-counter/id320641298/reviews) | **[4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spool-for-knitters/id6765723959/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **139** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 10 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lars Bergelt](https://appshunter.io/developer/294176951) | [Spool App LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896050105) |

## What reviewers say

### Knit Row Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knit-row-counter/id320641298)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro – monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro – yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Pro – lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Add reset button
- Implement portrait mode
- Allow multiple project tracking
- Add watch complications


### Spool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spool-for-knitters/id6765723959)

This app helps knitters manage their projects with interactive patterns, row counters, and stash organization. It supports custom charts, size recommendations, and time tracking to streamline the creative process from start to finish.

**Highlights:** Interactive step-by-step patterns, Built-in row counters, Colorwork and cable chart support, Knitworthy size recommendations, Yarn and materials stash organizer, Time tracking for projects, Widgets and Live Activities

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spool Maker | $3.99 | per month |
| Spool Maker | $35.99 | per year |
| Founding Member | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Knit Row Counter free?

Knit Row Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spool free?

Spool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Knit Row Counter or Spool?

Spool is rated higher. Knit Row Counter averages 3.5 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while Spool averages 4.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do Knit Row Counter or Spool have ads?

Neither Knit Row Counter nor Spool shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Knit Row Counter or Spool?

Knit Row Counter ships an update every 15 months, and Spool every 2 days. Most recently, Knit Row Counter was updated on November 1, 2026 and Spool on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*