Comparison

Knitting Magazine vs K'in

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Knitting Magazine

Discover fashionable knitwear with this magazine app, offering contemporary patterns for all skill levels. Each issue includes new designs, home knits, quick knits, news, yarn reviews, and technique guides. Enjoy a free gift or supplement with every issue.

Highlights
  • Fashionable knitwear patterns
  • Patterns for all skill levels
  • Latest knitting news and events
  • Yarn reviews and technique guides
  • Free cover-mounted gift or supplement
  • Purchase current and back issues
  • Subscription options available
Features
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Knitting Magazine is the original and the best magazine devoted to making fashionable knitwear. Whether you are a beginner or experienced knitter, you’ll love the fantastic variety of patterns. Every issue features five or six new fashionable and contemporary knits and patterns, plus a diverse mix of home knits and quick knits to cater for all skill levels. Regular content also includes the latest knitting news, events, yarn reviews, background features, profiles and techniques, and there is a FREE cover mounted gift or supplement with every issue. Knitting is the most trusted magazine in this popular creative sector. ---------------------------------------------- Paid for app downloads include one issue of the user’s choice. Free app downloads do not include a free issue unless otherwise stated. Within the app users can also purchase the current issue and back issues. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase. -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. -If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

About

K'in

Features
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Experience the artworks of Carlos Luna James in a new dimension through augmented reality. These enhanced versions of Magogalaktiko's public space installations offer an immersive journey. Discover large-scale Portals inspired by ancient technologies and new paradigms. Each Portal, uniquely situated in public spaces, serves as a bridge connecting cultures, communities, time, and space.

Screenshots

Knitting Magazine2 screens
K'in4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: K'in at Free against Knitting Magazine's $1.99. K'in also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On 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

K'in is free to download; Knitting Magazine costs $1.99 up front. Knitting Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. K'in asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knitting Magazine ships an update every 5 months, K'in monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Knitting Magazine versus K'in: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnitting MagazineK'in
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB201 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuild of Master Craftsman Publications LtdCarlos Luna

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Knitting Magazine

Subscriptions3
  • Knitting Magazine$3.991 Month
  • Knitting Magazine$23.496 Months
  • Knitting Magazine$49.991 Year
One-time7
  • September 2011 (id:819893)$6.99
  • March 2012 (id:819908)$6.99
  • June 2012 (id:819914)$6.99
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  • Autumn 2012 (id:819922)$6.99
  • December 2012 (id:819928)$6.99
  • January 2013 (id:819930)$6.99
  • March 2013 (id:819934)$6.99
None

K'in

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Knitting Magazine free?
Knitting Magazine costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is K'in free?
K'in is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Knitting Magazine or K'in have ads?
Neither Knitting Magazine nor K'in shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Knitting Magazine or K'in?
Knitting Magazine ships an update every 5 months, and K'in monthly. Most recently, Knitting Magazine was updated on November 1, 2026 and K'in on November 4, 2026.

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