Comparison

Knit vs Knitting Patterns Lite

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

Head to head
About

Knit

This free knitting support app helps you track your progress on multiple projects. Easily count rows and stitches, save your progress for each work, and view your advancement at a glance. Enjoy knitting with a simple, efficient counter.

Highlights
  • Count rows and stitches
  • Save and manage counts per project
  • View progress ratio for each work
  • Screen sleep invalid ON/OFF
  • Automatic saving of values and setups
  • Customizable count increments (1, 2, 10)
Features
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[Notice] The new "Knit2" is now available. This app is no longer planned to receive updates. Knit2 will keep supporting the latest iOS and iPhone models. Tap "Move to Knit2" on the home screen to bring all your projects over. Requires iOS 15.0 or later (iPhone / iPad). Knit is a free knitting support app. Count rows and stitches, and save the counts for each project. Because counts are saved per project, you can see the progress of several projects at a glance. Launch Knit in a moment, keep counting, and enjoy your knitting! A simple knitting counter - the one you always wanted. It's free, so please download it and give it a try. Main features - Count rows and stitches *1 - Save and manage counts for each project *2 - Progress rate for each project - Button to keep the screen from sleeping (ON/OFF) - Move your projects to the new Knit2 *1: You can choose to count by 1, 2 or 10. *2: Counts and settings are saved automatically whenever you count or change an option, so you can start counting with the same settings next time. Thank you very much for your reviews and ratings! We appreciate your support and kind advice. To keep this app free, ads (AdMob) are displayed where possible. Thank you for your understanding.

About

Knitting Patterns Lite

Features
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(NOTE: This free trial version is fully functional, but has a maximum of 10 Patterns) Have you ever tried going on a shopping spree for new yarn (in physical stores or online), only to feel completely lost by not knowing exactly how you would use that nice-looking skein of yarn, and end up purchasing the wrong thing - or purchasing the right thing, but in the wrong quantity - or worse, still: Leaving empty-handed? If your answer is "yes", then Knitting Patterns will be your indispensable companion in the future. The inspiration in the form of your pattern library is right at your fingertips, wherever you go, and you can easily make sure that you purchase the right yarn in the right quantity - and with the right accessories. The app also helps you find inspiration on how to best make use of your current stash of yarn. The app lets you gain the perfect overview in a single place, whether your patterns are purchased, found in magazines, or your own creations entirely. You can categorize your patterns based from standard garment types, or create as many of your own categories as you like. You can have your patterns sorted alphabetically, by most recent usage, or in any particular order you like. Each pattern can be associated with as many categories as you wish. It is entirely up to you how many details you want to register for your individual patterns, but the more details you supply, the more help you will find in the built-in filtering function. When browsing your patterns, only the filled-in information is shown, so you won't have to deal with lots of empty fields. Using the camera, you can supply your pattern details with pictures or PDF files of the model, the instructions, or perhaps of the finalized garments. You can add as many attachments as you like, both for your categories, your patterns, and your yarns. Use the Filter function if you need to search for a specific pattern in your pattern library, or just need inspiration for your next project, based on a specific yarn. In all aspects, Knitting Patterns is an indispensable app, for the experienced knitter/crocheter and the newcomer alike!

Screenshots

Knit3 screens
Knitting Patterns Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Knitting Patterns Lite at every 2 months against Knit's every 12 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knit ships an update every 12 months, Knitting Patterns Lite every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Knit versus Knitting Patterns Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnitKnitting Patterns Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKAZE ApplicationClaus Krogholm Pedersen

Bugs and requests

Knit

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Display too small on iPhone 11 and newer models
  • App incompatible with iPhone X
  • App won't open on some devices
  • Data loss after updates
  • Stitch count and notes not saving
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  • App incompatible with iPad Pro
  • Cannot update on iOS 10+
  • App won't close without phone restart
  • Settings not persisting after exit
  • Glitching and crashing on older devices
  • Navigation issues (can't return to main screen)
  • Incompatible with iPad 4 and older
  • Icons not displaying correctly on iOS 9

Requested features

14 requests
  • iCloud sync between devices
  • Pattern repeat tracking
  • Apple Watch app
  • Ad-free paid version
  • Timer for project duration
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  • Multiple counters per project
  • Pattern calculation tools
  • English language help videos
  • Alternative counter characters (not just cat)
  • Automatic pattern repeat reminders
  • Section tracking for multi-part projects
  • YouTube/video streaming integration
  • Project deletion functionality
  • Custom counter sounds

Knitting Patterns Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Knit

No in-app purchases

None

Knitting Patterns Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Knit free?
Knit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Knitting Patterns Lite free?
Knitting Patterns Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Knit or Knitting Patterns Lite have ads?
Neither Knit nor Knitting Patterns Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Knit or Knitting Patterns Lite?
Knit ships an update every 12 months, and Knitting Patterns Lite every 2 months. Most recently, Knit was updated on October 16, 2026 and Knitting Patterns Lite on October 3, 2026.

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