# BraceletBook vs Patternum

The clearest difference is rating: BraceletBook at 4.1 against Patternum's 3.4. BraceletBook also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 55%) and ratings volume (395 vs 25). Patternum's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BraceletBook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Patternum asks for nothing beyond the download.

BraceletBook holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BraceletBook has 395 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of BraceletBook's written reviews are positive against 55% of Patternum's.

BraceletBook ships an update every 3 months, Patternum every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BraceletBook | Patternum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (395 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braceletbook/id390289566/reviews)** | [3.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patternum-pattern-creator/id1536002920/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **395** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sandbox s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/356112270) | [AnnapurnApp Technologies UG haftungsbeschrankt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227854970) |

## What reviewers say

### BraceletBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braceletbook/id390289566)

Discover and create friendship bracelets with a wide variety of patterns, from simple to complex. This app provides tutorials for beginners and a to-do list to keep track of your projects. Perfect for anyone looking to learn or expand their bracelet-making skills.

**Highlights:** Normal & alpha patterns, Easy and hard difficulty levels, Pattern filtering by skill, To-Do list for projects, Friendship bracelet tutorials

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Tons of patterns
- 💡 Great community
- 🚀 Helpful tutorials
- 👍 Convenient mobile app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 👎 Strict moderation
- 👎 Limited mobile features
- 🐛 Login and account issues
- 👎 Outdated app design

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Unable to log in or sign up
- Patterns and photos not loading
- Notifications and challenges not working

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and track completed bracelets
- Color customization for patterns
- Search and filtering improvements
- Offline mode for pattern access
- Ability to create and upload own patterns


### Patternum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patternum-pattern-creator/id1536002920)

Easily create interactive and responsive knitting and crochet patterns. Add detailed information, manage sizes, and generate charts with custom symbols. Share your creations as PDFs or within the app.

**Highlights:** Interactive pattern creation, PDF pattern export, Gauge, glossary, yarn, and needle details generator, Size management system, Customizable chart generator, Add text, images, and videos to patterns, Private and public pattern sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BraceletBook free?

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

### Is Patternum free?

Patternum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BraceletBook or Patternum?

BraceletBook is rated higher. BraceletBook averages 4.1 out of 5 from 395 ratings, while Patternum averages 3.4 from 25 ratings.

### Do BraceletBook or Patternum have ads?

BraceletBook shows ads; Patternum does not.

### Which is updated more often, BraceletBook or Patternum?

BraceletBook ships an update every 3 months, and Patternum every 6 months. Most recently, BraceletBook was updated on September 14, 2026 and Patternum on September 7, 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.*