# The New Criterion vs CoKnit

The clearest difference is monetization model: CoKnit at freemium against The New Criterion's subscription. The New Criterion's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (362 vs 37). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The New Criterion sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and CoKnit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The New Criterion holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The New Criterion has 362 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of The New Criterion's written reviews are positive against 50% of CoKnit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | The New Criterion | CoKnit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (362 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-new-criterion/id432428177/reviews)** | [4.4 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coknit-knitting-for-beginner/id6758684768/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **362** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 61 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Foundation for Cultural Review, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471194668) | [PIXELCELL.LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639061354) |

## What reviewers say

### The New Criterion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-new-criterion/id432428177)

This monthly review offers incisive criticism on culture and the arts. It features a wide range of established and emerging critics, engaging with the best of thought and discourse.

**Highlights:** Monthly review of culture and arts, Incisive criticism, Features established and emerging critics, Engages with intellectual discourse, Free sample issue available

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The New Criterion | $3.99 | per month |
| The New Criterion | $29.99 | per year |
| The New Criterion Feb 11 | $4.99 | one-time |
| The New Criterion June 11 | $4.99 | one-time |
| The New Criterion Sept 11 | $4.99 | one-time |
| The New Criterion Jan 12 | $5.99 | one-time |
| June 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| June 2016 | $5.99 | one-time |
| September 2016 | $5.99 | one-time |
| October 2016 | $5.99 | one-time |
| November 2017 | $5.99 | one-time |
| New Criterion Feed 76 | $5.99 | one-time |
| New Criterion Feed 70 | $5.99 | one-time |
| New Criterion Feed 74 | $5.99 | one-time |
| New Criterion Feed 75 | $5.99 | one-time |
| New Criterion Feed 64 | $5.99 | one-time |
| New Criterion Feed 61 | $5.99 | one-time |
| New Criterion Feed 60 | $5.99 | one-time |
| New Criterion Feed 58 | $5.99 | one-time |
| New Criterion Feed 57 | $5.99 | one-time |
| New Criterion Feed 56 | $5.99 | one-time |
| New Criterion Feed 53 | $5.99 | one-time |
| New Criterion Feed 55 | $5.99 | one-time |
| New Criterion Feed 54 | $5.99 | one-time |
| New Criterion Feed 18 | $5.99 | one-time |
| New Criterion Feed 19 | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great publication content
- 👍 Amazing content
- 👍 Good presentation
- 👍 User friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Difficult to use app
- 👎 Hard to read on smaller devices
- 👎 Unintuitive and impossible to navigate
- 👎 Terrible player on phone
- 👎 Terrible subscriber interface

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription not started
- Login information incorrect
- Unable to download owned issues prior to 2019
- App lags on iPhone

**Requested features**

- Alter font size
- Dark mode
- Integration with Apple News
- Save spot in issue
- Contents page


### CoKnit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coknit-knitting-for-beginner/id6758684768)

Learn to knit with guided patterns, stitch videos, and pattern recognition. This app simplifies complex instructions, helping beginners build confidence and complete projects.

**Highlights:** Beginner-friendly stitch videos, Guided knitting patterns, Smart pattern recognition, Learn by doing approach, Stitch and pattern identification

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coknit Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Coknit Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Coknit Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The New Criterion free?

The New Criterion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CoKnit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The New Criterion or CoKnit?

The New Criterion is rated higher. The New Criterion averages 4.7 out of 5 from 362 ratings, while CoKnit averages 4.4 from 37 ratings.

### Do The New Criterion or CoKnit have ads?

Neither The New Criterion nor CoKnit shows ads.

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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.*